Category Archives: Patient Stories

Garry B., Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery

Date: April 12, 1996 | Tags: 30-39, female, Ohio, Pituitary tumor, Pregnancy, recurrence, Transsphenoidal surgery, USA

In May of 1991, I had a tumor removed by transspenoidal pituitary surgery, with excellent results. Most of my Cushing’s symptoms were gone within several months. In the fall of 1992, my symptoms began to recur, although testing didn’t show abnormal cortisol levels. After many tests, in November of 1994, a new tumor was located on the other side of the pituitary.… Continue Reading

Karen C., Bilateral Adrenalectomy

Date: October 12, 1995 | Tags: 30-39, Arizona, Bilateral Adrenal Disease, Bilateral Adrenalectomy surgery, female, USA

I had Cushing’’s Syndrome due to non-pituitary-dependent bilateral adrenal hyperplasia. Rather than immediately recommend a bilateral adrenalectomy, my doctor put me on ketoconazole, a drug that inhibits steroid synthesis. I did very well on ketoconazole, and all of my Cushing”s symptoms dramatically improved.… Continue Reading

Louise P., Adrenalectomy

Date: April 14, 1995 | Tags: 40-49, Adrenalectomy, female, Massachusetts, USA

Many of you are aware that it has been 3 years since my surgery to remove one adrenal gland. I thought I would wake up and be myself in a few weeks. How wrong I was. I was a recluse in my home for almost a year. I had a puffy face, extended abdomen, and thinning hair. I was (and am still) on replacement hydrocortisone… Continue Reading