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Christina P

July 21, 2018 MaryO

I found it 11 years ago quite by accident and it not only changed my life but saved my life! Thank you, Mary Kelly O’Connor! 🥂 make mine a Dr. Pepper 😁

~ On Facebook, in response to our 18th birthday

🖤 In Memory: Millie Niss ~ November 29, 2009
Millie is the first Cushing’s patient that I know of to have died from complications from Swine Flu. She was only 36. Millie developed a confirmed case of the H1N1 virus. She spent 29 days in the ICU of Millard Suburban Hospital before dying of complications of the flu, compounded by Behcet’s Disease and Cushings Disease.
🖤 In Memory: Hermina Dala ~ November 29, 2002
Hermina had Cushing’s Disease. She passed away November 29, 2002.
💉 Dr. Friedman: COVID-19 November 2020 update
As mentioned in the March update, patients with endocrine problems such as Cushing’s syndrome, Addison’s Disease, hypopituitarism and diabetes have slightly impaired immune systems, making them potentially susceptible for a more severe infection by COVID-19. He would recommend those patients to be especially vigilant about mask-wearing/social distancing and […]
📞 Pituitary Support Meeting
From group leader Sharmyn McGraw: Hi All, I hope you can join us on Zoom this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 starting at 9:00 a.m. (PST). For those that can't make it, I will record the meeting and post it later on our Facebook page. I look forward to seeing you!
⭐️ Top PIcks on the Message Boards updated November 7, 2020
Top content from across the message boards, hand-picked by MaryO and the Cushing's community.
✍️ Comment on Kelsey G (kelcann44), Undiagnosed Bio
I have been struggling for years with blood and urine tests coming back just under the threshold for a definitive diagnosis of Cushings. And when I ask for a repeat test I get hit with questions like “what makes you think you have cushings?” when the original idea came from a rheumatologist. Very frustrating!
📞 Cushing's Disease Study
We have an opportunity for you to take part in a Cushing's Disease study (IPS_4636) for Patients. Our project number for this study is IPS_4636.
📰 Earwax may reveal how stressed you are
A new method of collecting and analyzing earwax for levels of the stress hormone cortisol may be a simple and cheap way to track the mental health of people with depression and anxiety. Cortisol is a crucial hormone that spikes when a person is stressed and declines when they're relaxed. In the short-term, the hormone is responsible for the "fight […]
‼️ Message Board Upgrade (and new features!) November 7, 2020
It's going to look a little different but please let me know if anything is not working properly.
🖤 In Memory: Erin Lee Rechel Pugh
Erin was from Canton, Ohio and several other Cushies met her at local meetings. She was 35 when she died.

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