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Tag Archives: Pituitary tumor

Rachel W., Pituitary Tumor

My journey with Cushing’s Disease started in high school, though I didn’t know what it was at the time. From my junior to senior year, I gained over 100 pounds and didn’t know why. My doctors and parents attributed it to depression caused by my parents’ divorce.… Continue Reading

Nicole R., Medication Induced Cushing’s, Pituitary Tumor

I have always been an active, slim and healthy person, but about 2 years ago that changed. I woke up with horrible shoulder pain that progressively got worse. I eventually went to my GP and got a cortisone shot in my shoulder. It worked for a bit but 3 months later, I needed another.… Continue Reading

Dennis O., Pituitary Tumor

In February 2013 I was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease. Over the past 6 years, I have suffered from a variety of problems including Deep Vein Thrombosis and a Pulmonary Embolism, compressed fracture of the spine (probably due to osteoporosis)… Continue Reading

Christine W., Pituitary Transsphenoidal Surgery

I have always been a busy person. I had two children in the 1970s, and I was a very active mother and wife. After I divorced my first husband, I worked part-time as a florist delivery driver. A short time later, I re-married and went to college for 2 years to train as a medical secretary, after which time I worked full-time, looked after my family,… Continue Reading

Sandra B., Pituitary Transsphenoidal Surgery, Recurrence, Radiation

I was incorrectly diagnosed for many years, but almost 20 years from my 1st pituitary surgery of 3, pituitary radiation, follicular lymphoma, chemotherapy and radiation to the duodenum, I am happy to report that I am finally better than I have been in years. The journey has not been easy or predictable; however,… Continue Reading

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