My diagnosis of Cushing’s Disease came in May of 2012, at the age of 57. I believe, however, that I had Cushing’s for years, even decades, before my diagnosis. Starting in my 30s, I was routinely covered with bruises from minor bumps. Neither my primary care physician nor my hematologist had an explanation for this.… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Patient Stories
Lauren S., Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery
Date: February 1, 2020 | Tags: female, South Burlington, Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery, Vermont
Helen J.
Date: March 1, 2019 | Tags:
“The way to the unknown” I never considered myself vain enough to pursue beauty regimens with the aim of improving my physical appearance. I’m 28 years old, single, without kids. However, a number of physical things led me to a dermatologist in August 2018: stitches from injuries sustained in falls that did not heal, I… Continue Reading
Mona L., Exogenous Cushing’s, Sleep Apnea
Date: February 1, 2019 | Tags: Exogenous Cushing's, female, Mona L, SC, Sleep apnea
High Cortisol is Not Always Cushing’s Editor’s Note: This patient story originally appeared in our Summer 2016 issue. We contacted Mona recently to see how she is doing now; her update follows her original story. In 2004, I decided it was time to lose weight. I lost 100 pounds in a year on a low-carb… Continue Reading
Laura S., Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery
Date: October 1, 2018 | Tags: female, GA, Marietta, Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery
I hate alligators. Alligators are terrifying and rather vicious animals. These large and menacing reptiles are fairly easy to spot in my native Louisiana. They are glorified in every way, on every restaurant menu and tourist attraction from Bourbon Street to Jefferson Square. If you go to the Audubon Aquarium, you can even see the… Continue Reading
Danielle L., Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery
Date: June 1, 2018 | Tags: AZ, female, Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery, Tucson
I started having serious health issues after my freshman year of college. I was 18 years old and extremely active with two jobs and in college with upper division courses. Physically, emotionally, and mentally I was working overtime. My symptoms started with a 20 lb weight gain and a significant case of acne. I was… Continue Reading
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