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September 30, 2017 MaryO

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✈️ Adventures with Human Growth Hormone: Travelling (Flying)
I had the gel pack from the iCool frozen solid and put that in a small Rubbermaid lunch bag with 2 thin ice packs, 1 on top and 1 on the bottom. If you don't want to read all the way to the end, this system kept the growth hormone cold for the 20 hours going and returning but the 2 thin blocks had completely thawed. The inner iCool was mostly frozen […]
🖤 In Memory: Martha, October 14, 2008
StaceyH wrote: Dr. F had wanted to give Martha an IPSS, but she had a problem with an EKG two weeks ago so the doctor would not release her for surgery. She went for a cardio stress test last week and was to get her results tomorrow. She was feeling “ok” but when I arrived home this evening, I found her in the bathroom. I tried to give her CPR but I really k […]
📰 Low-dose Steroids Relieve Sore Throat Pain
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A single low dose of corticosteroids speeds pain relief in patients who have sore throat, without serious adverse effects, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in The BMJ along with parallel clinical practice guidelines. “The relative effects were similar across severities, though patients with less severe […]
⁉️ Would *You* Do This?
The case report described a woman who was admitted to a specialist clinic after two endocrinologists had failed to diagnose what they suspected was cyclic Cushing’s syndrome. The woman had complained of fatigue and weight gain over the past four years despite weight loss banding surgery, and declined taking steroid medications. The examination did not reveal […]
📰 Increase in Glucose Uptake by Cushing’s Disease-associated Tumors Could Improve Early Detection
Microadenomas – tumors in the pituitary gland measuring less than 10 mm in diameter – that release corticotropin, or corticotropinomas, can lead to Cushing’s disease. The presurgical detection of these microadenomas could improve surgical outcomes in patients with Cushing’s.
‼️Pituitary Post-Op
After Your Transsphenoidal (Pituitary) Surgery After your physicians have determined that it is reasonably safe to discharge you from the hospital following transsphenoidal pituitary surgery there are a number of important situations that may arise. Most people feel well after discharge. However, you should be aware of these possible problems, just in case. […]
📰 Addison's Disease: Periods at 4 years, Menopause at 5
In addition to Addison’s disease, Emily has been diagnosed with congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Central Precocious Puberty, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing disorder and Anxiety Disorder. The 5-year-old’s adrenal glands don’t produce enough steroid hormones.
🖤 In Memory: Bonny Hamm, October 12, 2009
Bonny was only 45 at the time of her death October 12, 2009. She had had her left Adrenal Gland and its tumor removed in June 2007.
✍️ Comment added to Alex C (Alex C), Undiagnosed Bio
Hi Alex I am a specialist in rare disease and you need to find yourself a good endocrinologist that will take screening for Cushing’s seriously. Demand an overnight Dexamethasone suppression test to start. Ask to get both a cortisol level in addition to the Dexamethasone level...
🖤 In Memory: Barbara "Cookie" Rothenberg, October 11, 2003
Cookie died October 11, 2003. She had a pituitary tumor, recurrence, BLA, PCOS, radiation... Cookie touched a lot of lives. I would get these perky, cheerful and witty emails. It is terrible to lose her. She has left such a legacy, though, that she will go on touching lives for many years to come. She loved people and wanted to make a difference in the lives […]

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