MaryO

MaryO

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It's not always about Cushing's...I'm a kidney cancer survivor, e-patient, piano teacher, web designer, handbell ringer, book lover, former Sweet Adeline...and
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Cushing's
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Cushing's / Cushing's syndrome, also known as hypercortisolism or hyperadrenocorticism, is an endocrine disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol (in the blood) from a variety of causes, including primary pituitary adenoma (known as Cushing's disease), primary adrenal hyperplasia or neoplasia, ectopic ACTH production (e.g., from a small cell lung cancer), and iatrogenic (steroid use). It is relatively rare and most commonly affects adults.
Books Worth Reading
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Books Worth Reading / Good books for and about Cushing's and other endocrine issues.
Pituitary
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Pituitary / The pituitary gland is a small gland, located below the brain and connected to the hypothalamus. The pituitary gland regulates the secretions of hormones in the body, and hormones impact metabolism, growth and development, reproduction and urine production. It is important to note that the hypothalamus and pituitary gland are connected by blood vessels and nerves. When the body experiences changes, perhaps in temperature, the hypothalamus responds to restore our body’s balance (homeostasis).
Meetings and Conferences
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Meetings and Conferences / Cushies love to travel to different places to meet others and trade stories. To learn where the latest meetings will be, check out the calendar on http://www.cushie.info
Adrenal
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Adrenal / The body has two adrenal glands, one near the top of each kidney. The inner part (medulla) of the adrenal glands secretes hormones such as adrenaline (epinephrine) that affect blood pressure, heart rate, sweating, and other activities also regulated by the sympathetic nervous system. The outer part (cortex) secretes many different hormones, including corticosteroids (cortisone-like hormones), androgens (male hormones), and mineralocorticoids.
Videos
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Videos / Watch and learn from fellow Cushies, doctors, e-patients and other folks.
E-Patients
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E-Patients / I think we all have an opportunity to be Cushie Crusaders every time we tell others about our illness, share our story on or offline, post about our struggles – and triumphs – on the message boards, post on Pinterest…
Symptoms
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Symptoms / Some basic symptoms (there are LOTS!): Progressive obesity and skin changes Weight gain and fatty tissue deposits, particularly around the midsection and upper back, in the face (moon face) and between the shoulders (buffalo hump). Loss of muscle mass. Some areas of the body, such as the arms and legs, will remain thin. Pink or purple stretch marks (striae) on the skin of the abdomen, thighs, breasts and arms. Thinning, fragile skin that bruises easily. Slow healing of cuts, insect bites...
Testing
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Testing / Diagnosis is based on a review of the patient's medical history, physical examination and laboratory tests. Often x-ray exams of the adrenal or pituitary glands are useful for locating tumors. No single lab test is perfect, and usually, several are needed. The three most common tests used to diagnose Cushing's syndrome are the 24-hour urinary free cortisol test, the measurement of midnight plasma cortisol or late-night salivary cortisol, and the low-dose dexamethasone suppression test (LDDST).
The Lighter Side
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The Lighter Side / We need a little fun every now and again :)
Quotes
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Quotes
Treatments
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Treatments / The main treatments for Cushings have traditionally been surgery to remove pituitary tumors or adrenal glands. Radiation has been offered when surgeries have failed Recently, some medications have been added to help sufferers.
Theories
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Theories / So much isn't yet known about Cushing's.
Books Worth Reading
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Books Worth Reading
My Style
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My Style
Techie Products I Love
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Techie Products I Love
Apple Watch
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Apple Watch / Duh!
For the Home
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For the Home
Favorite Places I've Been
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Favorite Places I've Been
Food and Drink
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Food and Drink
Quotes
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Quotes
Places I'd like to see
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Places I'd like to see
From Long Ago
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From Long Ago
Ideas to Try
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Ideas to Try
Oh My!
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Oh My!
Cushings
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Cushings
Done!
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Done!
Composers
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Composers
Favorite Music
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Favorite Music
Music History
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Music History
Music Teaching
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Music Teaching
Music Quotes
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Music Quotes / Quotes about music :)
Music Videos
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Music Videos / Mostly classical music :)
Piano
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Piano
Piano Recital Ideas
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Piano Recital Ideas
Sheet Music
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Sheet Music
Other Health Stuff
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Other Health Stuff
Kidney cancer
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Kidney cancer
Heart Healthy Recipes
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Heart Healthy Recipes
Heart Healthy
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Heart Healthy
Heart Healthy
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Heart Healthy
Crockpot
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Crockpot
InstantPot
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InstantPot
Railroads
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Railroads
Scotland
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Scotland / Travel to Scotland, places I'd like to see in Scotland, pipes and drums, castles...
Favorite Places & Spaces
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Favorite Places & Spaces
Neat Stuff
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Neat Stuff
Train Depots / Stations
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Train Depots / Stations
Other Transportation
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Other Transportation
Video
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Video
Railroad History
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Railroad History
Railroad Logos
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Railroad Logos
Quotes
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Quotes
Holidays
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Holidays
Cruising!
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Cruising!
Household
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Household
Other Musical Instruments
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Other Musical Instruments
Little Free Library
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Little Free Library / Ideas for our new Little Free Library #33664 in Fairfax, VA
Geocache
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Geocache
Chinese Traditions
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Chinese Traditions
Emoji
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Emoji
21 Day Fix Ideas
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21 Day Fix Ideas
Spiralizer
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Spiralizer
Little Free Library Steward Crafts & Ideas!
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Little Free Library Steward Crafts & Ideas! / Share your favorite bookmark designs, guest books, creative ways to decorate your Library, DIY ideas and more - only for registered stewards!
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These instant pot Chinese recipes are 25 ways your Instant Pot can make tonight’s dinner super easy. These recipes are better and fast than Chinese takeout! HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT CHINESE RECIPES AT HOME Chinese food takeout menus may be your go-to on bu

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This is one of my all-time favorite Instant Pot recipes! These Thai Chicken Rice Bowls are so flavorful and loaded with spicy goodness!
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