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July 20, 2016 MaryO

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📰 Vision Loss May Herald Brain Tumor
Tumors arising in the pituitary gland show symptoms either due to excessive hormone secretion or due to excessive growth and compression and spread to the surrounding tissues. Adenomas that do not secrete hormones usually grow slowly and can remain asymptomatic for years. Those who secrete hormones show early symptoms due to the effects of hormones in the bo […]
⭐️ Top PIcks on the Message Boards updated May 8, 2021
Top content from across the message boards, hand-picked by MaryO and the Cushing's community.
📰 Acromegaly: Chronic disease root of young man's abnormally gray hair and facial changes
A chronic, progressive disease was discovered to be the reason why a man in his 20s experienced a sudden increase of gray hair and facial changes, local doctors said… Doctors suspected he suffered from acromegaly, a chronic disease characterized by enlargement of head bones, soft parts of the feet and hands and sometimes other parts of the body due to excess […]
📰 Chronic Insomnia Can Be Sign of Cushing’s
Tumors arising in the pituitary gland show symptoms either due to excessive hormone secretion or due to excessive growth and compression and spread to the surrounding tissues. Adenomas that do not secrete hormones usually grow slowly and can remain asymptomatic for years. Those who secrete hormones show early symptoms due to the effects of hormones in the bo […]
📰 Chronic Insomnia Can Be Sign of Cushing’s
Chronic insomnia can be a sign of Cushing’s syndrome, and doctors need be aware of this possibility, according to a case report of a woman diagnosed with Cushing’s shortly after seeking help for her insomnia. This case also emphasized the usefulness of the dexamethasone suppression test in identifying the specific cause of Cushing’s.
🖤 In Memory of Gregory J. Bart Jr. ~ May 7, 2016
He died of a presumed heart attack. September 19, 2015 he said ''I was diagnosed hypertensive way back when I was 20. The condition remained for years, and became more acute with my cushings pit tumor. I still have high blood pressure, partially teated with three meds. I'll have to consult my doc and see if this may also be an issue.'
🖤 In Memory of Patti ~ May 2, 2002
From the Message Boards: ” I loved her, she was a great friend. She died of adrenal cortical carcinoma.”
🦓 Day 30, Cushing’s Awareness Challenge 2021
Today is the final day of the Cushing’s Awareness Challenge and I wanted to leave you with this word of advice… To that end, I’m saving some of what I know for future blog posts, maybe even another Cushing’s Awareness Challenge next year.
✍️ Hannah B, Pituitary Bio
After countless doctors appointments and misdiagnoses, Hannah was diagnosed with Cushing syndrome. She has a tumor on her pituitary glad [sic] which causes it to release too much cortisol into her body, affecting her metabolism and growth hormones. It also affects her energy levels and her ability to recover from workouts. “Labs are normal, this is normal an […]
🧪 Home cortisol tests: 3 of the best
There are several home cortisol tests available to purchase over the counter or online. These allow a person to take a sample of blood, urine, or saliva before sending it off for analysis. After taking a home cortisol test, people can usually receive their results within 2–5 days online or via a telephone call with a healthcare professional. However, there a […]

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