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Danielle R., Pituitary Transphenoidal Surgery, Recurrence, Bilateral Adrenalectomy

When I first knew I had Cushing’s Disease, I was 19 years old and just beginning my sophomore year of college at UVM. After having pneumonia, gaining 50lbs my freshman year, and having my first kidney stone, the diagnosis was solidified in my head. I had researched online and finally found out what was wrong with me.Continue Reading

Rita B., Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery, Gamma Knife

Hi there. I have been a member I guess since 1995. I am Rita. I have written 2 stories about my journey with Cushing’s for the newsletter. I have been in remission for 8 years since my second session with this disease. I had the Gamma KnifeContinue Reading

Marlene B., Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery, Bilateral Adrenalectomy

My battle with Cushing’s follows the basic pattern. My problems began long before I had ever heard of Cushing’s. I had a pretty good life…no, it was a GREAT life – married with 4 healthy active children. I wasn’t exactly a stay at home mom but my work always involved my children.Continue Reading

Mark N., Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery, Radiation

Are you misunderstood? Have you been told, it is all in your head? You are fat, get over it. You are depressed; anti depression, medications will help you. Do people look at you differently? These misconceptions are associated with Cushing’s Disease. Living with Cushing’s Disease affects your self- esteem, and injects self-doubt into your daily life routine.Continue Reading

Kandis M., Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery, Bilateral Adrenalectomy

Never in a million years would I have dreamed I’d be writing a letter like this. All of my life I’d been an active, athletic girl who loved sports, working out, and being physically active. I was a big runner all throughout high school and never had a problem with my weight. In fact, if anything, I was probably too small and people would comment on how “tiny” I was. I was almost 5’4″ and weighed between 110-115 pounds at most. I could eat anything I wanted, never had to worry about dieting, and exercised only because I wanted to, not because I had to.Continue Reading

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