I am 3 years past successful pituitary surgery and almost a year off cortisone. Yet even with all of the continuing symptoms, lack of strength, and days of chronic hurt and depression, I’m considered “cured!!”… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Patient Stories
Lane W., Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery
Date: April 14, 1996 | Tags: 60+, California, female, Pituitary tumor, Transsphenoidal surgery, USA
Kathy R., Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery
Date: April 14, 1996 | Tags: 40-49, California, female, Pituitary tumor, Transsphenoidal surgery, USA
I had transsphenoidal surgery in 1994 to remove a 5mm pituitary tumor. So far, the results have been very successful. I had surgery on a Friday, was out of the hospital on Sunday, and back to work in 2.5 months. After the surgery, I had headaches for quite some time. I saw an osteopath who performed cranial osteopathic manipulation, which was very, very helpful. … Continue Reading
Cindy R., Adrenalectomy
Date: April 12, 1996 | Tags: 30-39, Adrenalectomy, Bilateral Adrenalectomy surgery, California, USA
I too am a Cushing’s survivor, and this is my story. Looking back, I think my symptoms started shortly after I was married in 1986 at the age of 29. I had been skinny all my life and suddenly started gaining weight. Given the change in lifestyle, I was told that this was normal.… Continue Reading
Carol M., Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery
In 1986, I had to have my pituitary gland completely removed. My MRI showed a “tumor”, but during surgery, they found a vacuum pocket, so the whole gland needed to come out. Presently, my physical state is “OK to good”. I have good days and lots of bad days with arthritis. … Continue Reading
Norina G., Andrenalectomy
Date: April 12, 1996 | Tags: 60+, Addison's, Adrenalectomy, female, mental health
I had surgery to remove my right adrenal gland in November of 1992. At 65, I am 3 years old in my second life! My GP physician was aware of the tumor, but shrugged off my complaints as a neurotic female. After a sudden onset of Addison’s, I was finally diagnosed by my psychiatrist… Continue Reading
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