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Laura S., 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

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

Wendy M., Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery, MEN-1

My name is Wendy Moses and I was diagnosed with Cushing’s Disease at the age of 10 in 2009. I had been dealing with weight gain, growth suppression, headaches, muscle weakness, and insomnia since 2007. A couple of nurses at our church said the weight gain would be solved with a growth spurt and we should… Continue Reading

Lila S, Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery

Skin Deep My story begins about three years ago, two years before I was diagnosed with Cushing’s Disease. The difficult thing about Cushing’s for me is that the symptoms are mostly based on physical appearance. I first noticed acne, weight gain, and irregular periods. When you try to explain these symptoms, they’re written off as… Continue Reading

Teri H., Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery

Battle with a Brain Tumor / Cushing’s Disease My name is Teri Hudson. I am one-year postop and in recovery from endoscopic transsphenoidal resection of pituitary adenoma. Here’s my story… My long journey with Cushing’s began almost 13 years ago before I knew I had the disease. I was a 39-year-old female, living life in… Continue Reading

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