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Zoann M., Medication Induced Cushing’s

My Life with Asthma: Medication Induced Cushing’s Syndrome: My journey to Cushing’s began in gym class. I was 12 years old and was assigned to run the 400-meter sprint in a track meet. This wasn’t a great fit for someone with coughing fits when I ran. While practicing, I collapsed from coughing and passed out. My mother and doctor suspected a heart issue because I didn’t have wheezing, a classic asthma symptom.… Continue Reading

Shianne L., Adrenal tumor, Bilateral Adrenalectomy

A personal trainer with Cushing’s. How ironic is that? Everything happens for a reason and I truly hope that my years of knowledge combined with my own personal struggles will keep others from suffering as so many of us have. So, here is my story.… Continue Reading

Mona L., Sleep apnea

In 2004, I decided it was time to lose weight. I lost 100 pounds in a year on a low-carb diet. I felt fantastic. Then, I started feeling sick. My doctor recommended adding more carbs to my diet. I added mostly vegetables and fruit, but the weight began creeping back up.… Continue Reading

Sabrina W., Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery

Archery, dancing, high-jumping, volleyball… growing up I was always on the move, looking for my next adventure, and without many disappointments. I have a rare perspective: a doctor who is a Cushie.… Continue Reading

Simrita K., Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery, Recurrence

My name is Simrita. I had frequent fractures, suffered severe depression, severe anxiety, and was on antidepressants. I developed amenorrhoea, was on medication for that and I bruised easily. I kept gaining weight and kept trying to lose it. I saw doctors from almost all of the departments in the hospital. Finally, after 2 years, … Continue Reading

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