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Myth: YOU are the problem and the reason…
Myth: YOU are the problem and the reason for your cortisol levels. Having issues with…
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Day 13, Cushing’s Awareness Challenge
Cushing’s Conventions have always been special times for me – we learn a lot, get…
Day 12, Cushing’s Awareness Challenge
In March of 1987, after the endo finally confirmed that I had Cushing’s, I was…
Myth: Even Though You Are Chronically Ill, You Should Have The Same Amount Of Energy Every Day…
Myth: Even though you are chronically ill, you should have the same amount of energy…
Cushing’s Disease Basics
Cushing’s Disease is a rare condition caused by excessive production of cortisol, a hormone essential…
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Myths and Facts about Cushing’s: UFC’s are the Gold Standard for Cushing’s testing
Myth: “UFC’s are the Gold Standard for Cushing’s testing” Fact: UFC stands for Urinary Free…
Understanding Cortisol: The Stress Hormone Explained
The Double-Edged Sword of Cortisol Cortisol often receives negative attention, typically branded as the “stress…
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Adrenal Insufficiency May Be Misdiagnosed as Anxiety
The hormone cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands, so adrenal insufficiency (also called Addison’s disease) is…
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Myths and Facts about Cushing’s: “Men1 and Men2 are the only genetic causes of Cushing’s”
Myth: “Men1 and Men2 are the only genetic causes of Cushing’s” Fact: This is a…
Tips from Message Board Members
Things I’ve learned and wanted to share From Cushing’s Message Board members. This is a…