I was a patient under the care of various endocrinologists being treated for “Subclinical Cushing Syndrome” since Oct 2010. In October 2010 while having an abdominal CT scan completed by a hospital emergency room for abdominal pain (unrelated to the “Subclinical Cushing Syndrome”), the CT showed several left adrenal gland adenomas. … Continue Reading
Category Archives: Patient Stories
Susan S., Adrenalectomy
Date: January 28, 2014 | Tags: 40-49, Adrenalectomy, female, New Jersey, Subclinical Cushing's, USA
Dennis O., Pituitary Tumor
Date: January 23, 2014 | Tags: 50-59, Australia, ketoconazole, male, Pituitary tumor
In February 2013 I was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease. Over the past 6 years, I have suffered from a variety of problems including Deep Vein Thrombosis and a Pulmonary Embolism, compressed fracture of the spine (probably due to osteoporosis)… Continue Reading
Christine W., Pituitary Transsphenoidal Surgery
Date: September 6, 2013 | Tags: 40-49, England, female, Pituitary tumor, Transsphenoidal surgery
I have always been a busy person. I had two children in the 1970s, and I was a very active mother and wife. After I divorced my first husband, I worked part-time as a florist delivery driver. A short time later, I re-married and went to college for 2 years to train as a medical secretary, after which time I worked full-time, looked after my family,… Continue Reading
Sandra B., Pituitary Transsphenoidal Surgery, Recurrence, Radiation
Date: September 5, 2013 | Tags: 30-39, female, Pituitary Radiation, Pituitary tumor, recurrence, Texas, Transsphenoidal surgery
I was incorrectly diagnosed for many years, but almost 20 years from my 1st pituitary surgery of 3, pituitary radiation, follicular lymphoma, chemotherapy and radiation to the duodenum, I am happy to report that I am finally better than I have been in years. The journey has not been easy or predictable; however,… Continue Reading
Barb G., Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery
Date: April 12, 2013 | Tags: 60+, female, Ilinois, Petrosal Sinus Sampling, Pituitary tumor, Transsphenoidal surgery
On a Monday in early 2011 I took prednisone to relieve pain in my knees. Tuesday, I went to get my haircut, and Wednesday I looked in the mirror to check out my new style. I could not believe what I saw. One side of my face was normal, and the other side was puffy. What was that all about? The puffiness was very slight, but nevertheless it was a change from my normal appearance.… Continue Reading
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