tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89422896356878938732024-03-06T12:02:37.639-08:00Cushing's DiseaseAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-16395821861882297522017-06-24T18:15:00.000-07:002017-06-24T18:15:16.756-07:00New Video Up!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #333333; font-family: 'YouTube Noto', Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 22px;">This channel will be dedicated on videos about my experience with Cushing's Syndrome, My health journey and what i've learned. I've been getting a variety of questions concerning Cushing's, health, diet, and skincare routine so I would like to share it with you. I hope that talking about my experience will help others who are struggling know that there is a life after suffering from an illness and you are not alone. I was never confident enough to put out videos but if it can help someone why not!! Please feel free to comment below about anything :)</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-18308129684778907802016-03-28T15:14:00.001-07:002016-09-10T22:06:36.691-07:00Cushing's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Happy Spring! Hope you guys are doing well, and if you are not.. You've come to the right place to read and connect with my struggles and experience with Cushing's. Remember to check my 2013-2014 blog archive here: <a href="http://onedelicateheart.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2013-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2014-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=30" target="_blank">My surgery and recovery experiences</a> to read posts I made during my sickness about diagnosis-recovery.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So this year I've been so busy with moving on from all things Cushing's now that I have recovered, I finally finished school and I also have a job now. It's quite nice to push myself out of my comfort zone and seeing myself grow and living a fuller life than when I was sick. I still have low days and working long hours can be very tiring to the point I will sleep all day on my off days but so far I have tried my best to balance it all. I have also been pushing myself to socialize and try new experiences and it feels great. Let's get <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">i</span>nto the main point of this entry..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">E</span>ver since I have made my Cushing's story available online, I have been getting a lot of people contacting me whether cushies or people who think they might have Cushing's asking me questions about my experience. And as<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> my s<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">chedule is<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">more deman<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ding these days,</span></span></span></span></span> I don't get back to my emails, direct messages etc as quickly as I use to and often I don't give in depth answers when I am busy or I forget so I will make a frequently asked questions (FAQs) here. I hope this answers most of your questions and if I am missing something you want to ask, feel free to email me at yumnguyen07@yahoo.com</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Q<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">) <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">H<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">o<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">w <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">l<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ong have you been sick with Cushing<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">'s Disease<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">/</span>Syndrome</span>?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>A</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>)</b> My doctor told me he thinks <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">'ve been sick with Cushing's <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Syndrome for about 4-5 years. I can almost pin point the t<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ime was when I was around 1<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">8 years old was when I started having ir<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">regular absent <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">periods. </span></span>and started to feel the mood changes like de<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">pression and bouts of crying o<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ver little things in life. I started to feel <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">withdr<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">awn and socially awkward and had a<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> lot of racing anxious thoughts. Every year<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> symptoms gr<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">w st<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ronger</span></span></span></span> and I <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">gre<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">w more con<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">fused about myself and my life til the breaking point of the year I got diagnosed which I was 2<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4 a<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">t the time. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Q)</b> <b>What were your symptoms?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>A)</b> my symptoms were depression, anxiety, rapid heart beat, high blood pressure, weight gain, moonface, severe acne, no menstrual cycle, orange hands, muscle loss, fatigue, heavy eyes, suppressed allergies, weakness, hirsutism, bruising, poor wound healing, hairloss, short term memory loss, belly fat, small buffalo hump,insomnia, restless, PCOS, frequent debilitating panic attacks.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Q) What doctor did you see?</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>A)</b> Before getting diagnosed, I went to see several family doctors who ignored my complaints and told me I had depression and needed antidepressants and some told me I had PCOS and needed to get on birth control pills. Overall, most tried to treat my symptom but not the root cause. Some just told me I looked fine and sent me away. I finally went to see a endocrinologist aka hormone doctor and he was still skeptical but I pushed him to test me for everything under the sun and he agreed. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">U</span>pon seeing my cortisol results were high in a blood test he decided to further test my cortisol.. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">M</span>y doctor works at houston thyroid and endocrine specialist his name is Dr. Elhaj.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Q) What tests were taken? How did you get diagnosed?</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>A) </b>Diagnosis for me was in the course of 3 months of testing, results, retesting.. I took a Hormone blood Panel, Blood cortisol test, 2 dexamethasone suppression test, saliva cortisol test, 24hr urine test, and lastly when my doctor found out where my tumor was secreting from, he ordered me to get a CT scan of my adrenals and found a tumor on my right adrenal gland. (Some patients may have to get a pituitary CT scan if that is where your tumor is as majority of cushies get pituitary tumors and some rare cases lung tumors.) Also it's al<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ways goo<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">d to start off with a simple <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">cortisol blood test<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> but even better to <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">get all your hormones e<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">v<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">aluated to rule out other conditions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Q) How did you cope with Cushing's and while waiting for surgery?</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>A) </b> I think the most challenging part was before getting diagnosed and just struggling internally wondering why I felt terrible and looked terrible. I blamed myself a lot and felt so much shame. I was terrible to myself and drank alcohol as a way to cope. During diagnosis I was impatient and annoyed for having to take so many tests, spend money and wait what felt like long weeks until I got my results. The feeling of not knowing would eat me up inside for months.. When I got diagnosed, I accepted my fate and felt like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. I learned the lesson of patience and gratitude and how grateful I am for my doctor making me take all these tests. I started to tell myself that it was not my fault that I am sick. I gave up on fighting myself and decided to love myself more. I took a break from socializing and school since it was too stressful getting panic attacks in public. I told my family and friends but needed space so I took time off from everyone to just be on my own. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Q) What type of surgery did you have? When was it?</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>A)</b> So after getting diagnosed, I worked with my endo to schedule surgery and find a surgeon. (<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A</span>lways work with your doctor to find the best treatment route for your situation) You basically can shop for the lowest price surgeon and choose who you want to perform your surgery. You can also contact NIH Cushing's research in Maryland if you want them to take on your case and sometimes they will offer help if you qualify for their Cushing's research. I found a surgeon named Dr. Suliburk and he has been experienced in doing tumor removal for Cushing's patients. He performed a Adrenalectomy and removed my whole right adrenal gland since removing the whole gland guarantees the tumor will not come back. It was performed May 8th, 2013</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> you can read about it here: <a href="http://onedelicateheart.blogspot.com/2013/05/update-adrenalectomy-surgery.html" target="_blank">My adrenalectomy</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Q) How did you feel Post Op?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>A)</b> I felt nauseous and like someone punched me 1000 times in the stomache. Hard to eat due to nausea a few days and still very swollen since they injected me with more steroids just in case my body goes into shock from having no cortisol in my body. I was sad and disappointed because I had no patience in myself<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. I felt worse and </span>wondered when I would start feeling and seeing improvement.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Q) How long til you Recovered from Post Op?</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>A)</b> I was in the hospital for 3 days because I had some bladder issues that needed to be resolved before they could release me. Day 1 was hard to walk or eat. Day 2 I walked and ate a little bit still very nauseous. and when I was released from hospital I was at home laying around eating soup About 2 weeks I started to feel better and 8 weeks my wounds healed and I went swimming. I tried to walk 15 minutes daily and had bouts of nausea throughout. So healing from surgery is easy part, recovering from Cushing's is the hard part..</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Q) How long til you recovered from Cushing's Disease?</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>A) </b>Approximately 18 months til my remaining adrenal gland started producing cortisol again</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Q) What was your Recovery like? How was your Adrenal Insufficiency?</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>A) </b>Very challenging.The first 2 weeks post op I could not do anything because I would feel dizzy, nauseous and want to faint. I started off on hormone <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">replacement therapy </span>with 30mg of hydrocortisone to supplement for morning and afternoon. If I missed a dose, I would feel terrible and start showing signs of a adrenal crisis aka my body shutting down from no cortisol hor<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">mone</span>.. I also tried to cut down my steroids too soon and had a adrenal crisis filled with faintness and trembling. I had night sweats and loss of appetite. My depression felt more severe and I cried <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">often</span>. I no longer had the moods <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">associated</span> with <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">C</span>ushing's but I was always just very sad and had low energy.. I had highs and lows throughout and til this day I still have side effects of fatigue some, acne scars, tiredness, irregular periods, low moods.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Q) You seem to recover fast, When did you notice symptom improvements during recovery?</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>A) </b>Trust me when I say I did not recover fast! Doctors said I was not extremely overweight because I also was an athlete most of my life, young and was on a strict diet for years prior to getting diagnosed so I had more muscle mass and bounced back easier. but it took me a full 2 years to fully recover. The first 3 weeks I noticed my moon face was shrinking. At 3 months there was a huge improvement on my moonface and I started seeing weight loss. At 6 months I started to look like myself and had more energy and adapted to adrenal <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">insufficiency</span> and was at my lowest weight since highschool. In one year my depression and anxiety improved but still had not gone away. My insomnia improved and I started taking naps which I never did before. My period returned even though still irregular I got it every 3 months or so. started getting restful sleep. Joint pains still happened but mainly during the cold. In 1.5 year Muscle mass increased. I continued school and started socializing. Acne was gone, had severe scarring. Hair growth started. Blood pressure improved. fatigue was improved. Better moods. less hirstutism ak<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a body hair, it literally just <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">be<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">come thinner and less noticeable</span></span></span>. My allergies returned which is suppose to be a good thing since cushing's suppressed it for a very long time. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I</span>ncreased energy. Everything improved all the way until the 2 year mark was when I felt almost fully like a better version of myself.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Q) How did you cope during recovery</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>A)</b> As hard as it seems, you have to be nice and love yourself. You have to avoid stressful situations at all cost. Cut out all the negative people in your life who are neither supportive, encouraging or too selfish and only looking out for themselves. Don't let bullies get you down. If people talk shit to you or put you down, that means they are an i<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">gnorant </span>ass hole for putting down a sick person. Surround yourself with supportive people even if that circle is very small. Animals help you feel better by offering unconditional love. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">R</span>emind yourself that even though you feel terrible, there will be lots of highs and lows during recovery. nothing worth having comes easy. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">B</span>e patient, laugh <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">often</span>, watch funny movies, do things you enjoy. You don't have to be okay for anyone just do what makes you feel good. People don't have to "get it" so don't waste your time proving anything to anyone. Take lots of progress pictures and compare before and after pictures to see how much better you are and it helps remind you that you are getting better. Try to sleep and drink lots of water and eat your vitamins. You will have bad days lots of bad days but as time goes by you will have more good days <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and it will start<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> to fe<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">el consistently good</span></span></span>. Don't get in the way of yourself and Let yourself heal.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Q) How did you taper/ wean off steroids (hydrocortisone)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>A)</b> SLOWLY and small increments being tapered off. I was on hormone replacement therapy o<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">n Hy<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">d<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">rocortisone<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. </span></span></span></span>I started at 30mg and after a month I went to 25mg then another 3 months I went to 20mg then another few months I went to 15mg. At 15mg was where i struggled to lower the dose and started feeling very sick with adrenal insufficiency. So I stayed there for a while and during my last 6 months before I recovered, I went down to 10mg then at 5mg was when my remaining adrenal gland woke up and started producing low amounts of cortisol. Still I was taking hydro on and off when my levels felt too low. I still feel like I have low cortisol days but I try to adapt without the use of steroids now.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Q) You look skinny, Did you go on a diet/ exercise routine?</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>A) </b> I may look skinny but I still have belly fat<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> which I do a good job of concealing in<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> clothes and ph<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">oto<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">s<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> but my <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">stomach<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and overall body fat has decreased greatly. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>I did not diet post op but did lose a lot of bloating, water weight and fat overall since I was no longer producing high amounts of cortisol and was adrenal insufficient. I ate whatever I wanted however I had loss of appetite so did not eat big portions. I also took 15 min walks everyday and slowly worked into 30 min walks. As a past athlete, I no longer have any stamina or endurance so I don't really do high strenuous/<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">high impact</span> activities like running. Maybe eventually I will train my endurance again. Also in my previous answer, I had more muscle mass than the typical cushie and my doctor credits it to youth, healthy eating, exercise and being an athletic most of my life. So I did not gain as much weight during my sickness I was about 20-25lbs overweight. Now I go for hour long walks my dogs, go to the gym twice a week mostly weight training. And though I am not eating the healthiest diet right now I avoid sugar on weekdays carbs and try to cut back calories when I over indulge the day before. I think portion control and watching sugar is the most important thing for me. But everyone is different so do what works best for you and make sure ever<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ything is in balan<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ce</span></span>.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Q)<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">can your friends, family or spouse do<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">?</span></span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>A) </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Before I was <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">diagn<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">osed, <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I felt like <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was being misunderstood often and was judged for how I loo<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ked</span> and my anxiety ridden <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">behavior<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Fr<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">iends sa<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">id I was act<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ing weird and sometimes gave me weird looks as if they w<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ere trying to figu<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">re out what was w<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">rong with me</span></span></span>, some family members called me fat, my aunts and grandma tried to give me advice on how<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> they c<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ured<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> their acne<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. T<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">hey even started making theories of why I got sick. </span>All of that stuff really adds up stress and <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">made me feel ashamed<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span>and I would react b<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">y anger<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ha<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ving panic attacks </span></span></span>or <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">feeling more depressed. Once I did get diagnosed<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, it seemed that everyone started to be a lot kinder to me<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> but <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">at the same time they still had to <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">give me advice on how to be...</span> I <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">told most of them I needed my space a<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">nd to support me if <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">they wanted to but don't tell me what I should be doing to help "<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">fix</span>" myself. The only person who was <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">very supportive to me was my boyfriend. At first we fought a lot be<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">cau<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">se he didn't <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">understand</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">my <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">issues but he became a full time care ta<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ker once I was<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span>diagnosed. I know being the spo<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">use or caretaker is not <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">easy. And So I asked my small support system what they<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> want other <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">spouse, family or friends to know, in<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> their</span> words they said<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">,</span> "to ha<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ve your caretaker<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">/s<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">pouse<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">/<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">family</span></span></span></span> be educated on your condi<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">tion and be <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">very patien<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">t with the recovery. There will be t<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">imes that its too much but understand you cannot break down. You have to be strong for them <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and support them til they rec<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">over. Be positive in the r<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ecovery and don't be <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ne<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">gative. If you see sig<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ns of a negative enviroment<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> or </span>people remove <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">your loved one away from it. See<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">k help to those who will sup<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">port not criti<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ci<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">z<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">every deci<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">sion you make." </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">very thankful that my support system <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">decided to stick around and be <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">my ro<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ck and shoulder to cry on<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. They were selfless<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and now we have <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">gotten through this hurdle together. Now our relations<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">hips has gotten better and we thrive on new exp<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">eriences together. They would <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">not have <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">changed a<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> thing and were <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">glad they stuck <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">aro<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">und throu<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">gh the bad times so no<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">w</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">we can <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">have gr<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">eat<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> times <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">together</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> They<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> are shocked of <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">how well <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">things turned out <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and even how much my physical/<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">psychiat<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ric</span></span> improvements progressed in re<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">cover<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">y<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Q) So after all that happened<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, </span>How do you feel today?</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>A) </b>Overall I feel great. I am back to living a fuller life. I still have days of low energy and other non related health issues but the most important thing is that I have my mental clarity back so I cope with problems much better. I have come to terms with all the loss and grief I felt during my sick cushie days. I learned many lessons and have gotten stronger as a human being. I have more compassion for others and find much fulfillment making others feel better with beauty, health<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">,</span> cushie advice, blogging, and being positive. I learned to be more patient in life and that nothing is always what it seems. I judge less and embrace every soul that comes into my life. I am grateful to have been through this journey and met so<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">me </span>awesome cushies and new people along the way. I want to thank all the recovered cushie patients who shared their story, replied to my emails and helped me during my time of struggle. T<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">he reason I am so public about my jou<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">rney is because <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have a <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span>th<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">eory that <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">this disease isn<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">'t so rare and more people have it that are going undiag<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">nosed because it's still <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a mystery and unknown.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> Thank you guys for reaching out and telling me your story and using me as a tool in your journey. I will always be here to talk and help you go through whatever struggle you are going through. I have been through it and know you are not alone.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Q) D<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">o you have a</span>ny other advice?</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>A)</b> As far as those having trouble getting a doctor to listen, make a list of your symptoms. Show them a photo of how you looked when you were healthy so they have a point of reference and can visually see how your features changed. Never take no for an answer and keep fighting for your health. Get second opinions if the first doctor is not being useful. Find the root cause of your health issues. Find a endocrinologist with experience with Cushing's patients. Also I always remind others to take lots of progress photos to remind yourself you are recovering. Remember always that there will be bad days and good days ahead but you will get better. Also remind yourself of the the things you'll be able to do once you <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">recover<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. P<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">lan a trip, go to the beach, <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">train for a marathon, start a hobby, do something you've always wanted to do but was <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">afraid to. </span></span></span></span></span>Be kind to yourself and do not blame yourself for anything. Let go of anything you have been holding onto that hurts you. Forgive yourself and others. Don't be ashamed of being sick. I didn't know then but during all of my hard times were the times I had the most personal growth that helps me cope with life better today. Embrace the whole process and keep looking forward.</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-1643088938451436352016-01-26T23:35:00.000-08:002016-03-29T12:57:00.401-07:00NEW INSTAGRAM & HEALTH UPDATEHii! I changed my instagram handle to VANDALISST<br />
Link: <a href="http://instagram.com/vandalisst" target="_blank">instagram.com/vandalisst</a><br />
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To anyone who still wishes to contact me about cushing's disease or interested to see what's going on in my life or new selfies please look for my new instagram name vandalisst. I still get messages, comments and emails regarding Cushing's disease so do not hesitate to ask me any questions!<br />
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***And to update on my health and why I was feeling bad, my cortisol was a bit lower than average but also my thyroid is a bit low. I am not sure if all of that relates to why I was feeling terrible but I also know when I go too long without a period I feel horrible so I just pray I can have normal periods so I can feel 100% in the future.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-41331071055803517992015-09-08T19:56:00.001-07:002015-09-08T20:22:02.353-07:00Pre Cancer? The Dogs Know...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span id="goog_536456267"></span><span id="goog_536456268"></span><span id="goog_536456242"></span><span id="goog_536456243"></span><span id="goog_536456228"></span><span id="goog_536456229"></span>Hello to all who still keep up with my health/cushing's blog and to the new cushies who stop by to read more about my personal Cushing's journey (remember to read more about Cushing's Syndrome in my 2013-2014 archive).<br />
So another update on my health. I am so far feeling good. No more Cushing's related symptoms. Not even that much anxiety, depression. The insomnia has improved so much and I can pretty much sleep anytime I want. My weight has been fluctuating again, which causes me to worry. I recently gained 8lbs in the time frame of 2 months, though I still look the same size, the weight gain scares me. ( the paranoia never goes away) I have been weight training and lifting like crazy and taking protein so maybe that is the reason why I am gaining weight-- hopefully it's muscle gains!! Some days my face look a little rounder/moon face-y and it freaks me out but I have realized that I am very sensitive to sodium and sugar. So If I eat too much of those two.. I get pretty swollen and bloated all over. So water is definitely very important to flushing all the toxins out and keeps the bloat away.<br />
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So far Everything is going fine in my life. Things are feeling like they are coming together and I enjoy every moment of my life. The last entry I wrote was to investigate more about my abnormal menstrual cycle. After surgery I got my period around a year later and it came every month and I was thrilled but then since this year it stopped and started coming every 3 months or so and I noticed a little bit of breakouts, moodiness, bloating and hirsutism come back Basically PCOS symptoms. So I went to see the doctor. She gave me a pap smear and when the results came back, they found abnormal cells. My doc was a bit concerned so she sent me to the Ob Gyn and had her check me out. They decided to take a biopsy of my cervix and so we went ahead and did that. When the results came back, it turned out that I have type 1 Dysplasia which is a mild case of abnormal cells in the cervix. There are 3 types. Luckily I was not at a severe case and so they did not have to surgically remove the cells in me. With type 1, it can go away by itself or it can progress to type 2 or 3(precancer). It generally shows up when the immune system is lowered (maybe due to my cushing's or adrenal insufficiency) but could get better with healthy lifestyle choices. There is still a small chance of it developing to something more severe so I will always need to go get a pap/ biopsy every 6 months to make sure it is managed. But getting minor surgery to remove some cells is no where near the debilitating experience I had with Cushing's. at this point, I am no longer afraid of what else is to come of my health/life. I am grateful that I can enjoy my life so much more with very little symptoms.<br />
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So I hope you guys are doing well and still feel free to reach out to me on my email yumnguyen07@yahoo.com please note that I will only respond to real patients with valid questions. I have been getting a lot of fake people reaching out pretending to be sick and that makes me so angry..being sick is not something to lie about, it is just unfair to others who are seeking help, support, and information.<br />
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I want to share with some pics of our first road trip with my two dogs. I mentioned some time ago that one of my dogs (Van-key the corgi/jack russell mix) is getting older and he has diabetes insipidus so I want to spend more time with him since he was one of my main supporters during my illness always lending me his little body for comfort. So I want for him to explore more in his puppy doggy life. It was just an amazing trip to Austin and the dogs enjoyed it so much. Austin is a city very open to pets everywhere and you get to meet all kinds of animals every where you go. Vankey was so happy and took in the whole experience-- even kayaking! which makes me so happy I can't wait to take him back in a few months!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Why you do this to me mommy?" -Vankey</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"What are you looking at?" -Rascal</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Captain Corgi-Jack</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vanks navigating us </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Feeling wayyy more confident post steroids!</td></tr>
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Hi guys, it's been a while. Well it's a bit late over here but I thought about blogging so this will be just a quick update with what's going on with my health. So far I feel pretty good most days. I still do have some days where I feel extremely tired and the anxiety/depression comes back. But I really believe those changes connect with my menstrual cycle. I notice before my period I feel super PMS-y and tired to the point I want to stay in bed all week. I still feel that around that time my ache, pains, and moods are magnified. Also they get worse when I have a late period, like something building up that needs to be released -__- Last month I finally got a visit from AF after 3 months and the week before AF came was terrible. I had bad cramps and cried at everything. Then after the period, I was back to feeling good again. Now I am 2 weeks late and I start to feel the bloating and mood swings come slowly. So I do believe alot of my bad days are due to my hormone fluctuations. I have a OB GYN appointment coming up so I will talk to the doctor about what is going on with my period and how terrible I feel during the times I miss my period. So now I think that PCOS is still a problem I need to figure out the cause of it.<br />
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Other than that I feel much better than how I felt this time last year. I still take 3mg of cortef because I am still slightly adrenal insufficient and I feel better when I take a little bit of hydrocortisone. Hmm.. My weight has stayed at around 112-115 lbs and I basically still eat what I want but I do want to start getting in a healthier lifestyle because my body is not as resilient as it use to be and I will feel terrible after eating unhealthy foods. I also still can't do anything too strenuous because I have the low blood sugar/pressure that I need to control. I really want to feel healthy all the time so I think I need to take care of my body more. I also have been trying to live in the moment and feed my brain good thoughts to avoid falling down the slippery slope of depression. The past few months I've been busy with school/training, and my family. Keeping busy helps to not think about the stuff I want to change about my life/self. I am trying to just focus on the positives in life. Well that's about it! BTW I am always still on my email and social media to answer any Cushing's or health related stuff.<br />
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Here are some pics from the 9 year anniversary with my boyfriend. We decided on San Francisco, CA and it was beautiful, cold and windy!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-16490150775558940912015-03-03T21:21:00.000-08:002015-03-04T21:07:48.690-08:00Fading Acne Scars & My ACTH Stimulation Test So lately I have been feeling extremely tired and sleeping more often. I also have been still getting the dizzy spells. I called my endo and she suspected that I might need to get back on Steroids so she scheduled me for a ACTH and adrenal stimulation test. The test was about an hour long. At first the nurse attached an IV to me and drew blood from me. Then she injected me with some synthetic ACTH medicine to stimulate the production of cortisol. Sorry I am not sure what the medicine is called. Then I had another blood draw at 30 mins. Then another blood draw at 60 mins. The results came in and just like what we suspected, my cortisol levels are still very low. My baseline cortisol was 8. When I was stimulated with the meds it only increased to 12. And in 60 mins it went back down again. My doctor explained that it should have been stimulated to atleast double or triple the amount to function like the average person. This is all really confusing information So I will put down a web explanation but basically I am back to supplementing steroids again. I didn't pass the test with flying colors but I am making something!<br />
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<b>HOW I FADE MY ACNE SCARS</b><br />
If you have had acne, you would know how hard it is to face the world with blemishes on your face. Especially for those who suffer from cystic acne like I did. Since the surgery, the breakouts have subsided slowly but what is left is just as bad. Acne scars.. The acne scars are allover my face. I have all kinds from the red scars, purple, brown to the bumps, keloids, and ice pick scars. There's so many scar names but I pretty much had it all. So even though I no longer had active acne, I still would hide my face from the world and have to wear heavy makeup to disguise all the scars. Like if you looked at me in the sunlight, you would see all these little holes and bumps on my skin and it looked so bad. I was very insecure about it, I would even wear foundation around the house with my family members. I did not think that I would ever be able to show my bare face ever again.<br />
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Well the past few months I have been testing different ways and products to help with the scarring. Some worked a bit and some was useless. So I researched acne scar solutions and found a good Diy recipe that has helped my acne scarring fade tremendously. I mix these ingredients and slather in on my face for 20mins every night. Here is the recipe:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Use honey as the base and add a squeeze of lemon and sprinkle cinnamon (I don't use nutmeg)</td></tr>
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The results for the mask has been very positive. My skin has been improving weekly. A few weeks ago I was at my local store and saw that this cream was on sale so on a whim I decided to purchase it. It is called Garnier Skin Renew dark spot corrector. I decided to try it out. And WOW it just heightened the acne fading so much quicker. I instantly saw results and last night my boyfriend and little sister told me that my skin looked so clear and bright. My boyfriend told me I should forgo foundation all together. I am so thrilled to get these skin compliments!! So remember that new scars fade faster than really old scars so you have to be consistent and patient. So this is the cream I am talking about and I will put some progress pictures here:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Cystic Acne From Cushing's Syndrome in 2013 ='(</td></tr>
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Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored review. This was what worked for me. Everyone has different skin and will react differently to products and ingredients. Test your skin to make sure you are not allergic.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-60118153681375332212015-01-31T02:06:00.000-08:002015-01-31T03:16:44.201-08:00Update Fully Tapered Off Steroids (PICS) and MORE!<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hi guys! I apologize for not updating in so long but don't worry I am still very active in responding to my emails, youtube(onedelicateheart), and instagram(1delicateheart). Ever since coming back from the New Jersey trip I have gotten so many emails and messages from Cushies and people who are in the diagnosing process. So feel free to contact me from those various social medias. Best way to get a quick response is to email me at yumnguyen07@yahoo.com</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: small;">If you guys haven't checked out Rachel and Rae's website <a href="http://cushingstories.com/">cushingstories.com</a>
then you better go and check it out now. I am so proud of these ladies
for doing so a huge thing for our cushie community. There are stories,
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So I have big news! I have fully weaned of steroids for 3 weeks! My doctor told me that my left adrenal gland has woken up. It is functioning at a low level so my adrenal gland is not producing like the normal average person but my body has adapted to the low levels so I decided to quickly taper off the rest of the hydrocortisone (Cortef) because let's face it, it is a pain in the ass to take and still felt bloated from small amounts! Well, how am I feeling? I feel almost perfect. Like I am 97% there. There are times I notice the change in energy and feel great then sometimes I feel lethargic and faint due to the fact that I have used up the little amount of cortisol reserve that I produce but nothing that I have not already been through and it is bearable. I still get very faint often but I think I need to start eating a diet that supports the hypoglycemia issue. And of course how do I look? Well here are some photos for you guys to see =]</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> These pictures are all post op and recovery. and no I did not get facial surgery during recovery, it's just really good makeup tricks I started learning that I want to share to you all soon! But now Here is the breakdown of my recovery. This is not the most organized list sorry! lol</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>6 Month Post OP:</b> moon face was shrinking, acne growth stalled, skin got a bit drier, still bloated, face still felt heavy (hard to smile or open eyes wide), droopy skin, reddish orange skin, no hair growth, depression, anxiety, nausea, hello collarbones! dry eyes, adrenal insuffiency was at it's worse due to tapering. high bp but pre diabetes was gone. Sleeping all the time. Lazy, no motivation. panic attacks. Crying all the damn time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>10 Month: </b>Face continued to shrink, features feminizing (eyes and lips look more pretty??), smiling is easier but still felt like cheeks were heavy, acne fully stopped, skin healing, hair growth (baby hair halo) not so healthy looking though crinkly hair texture, period was back (still irregular), buffalo hump shrinking, itchy dry skin to the point I can't sleep, body adapting to adrenal insuffiency, acne scars, less depressed, up and down emotions and mood, nausea, faint, period still irregular. Insomnia. undereye bags circles. Panic feelings, no attacks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>12 Month:</b> I have to say I felt much happier after a year since the surgery, My face is almost back to normal, features are slowly defining, smiling is easy, hair is starting to regrow fuller but texture is still crinkly, no more acne problems, super duper dry skin, less crying, less stressed, I notice myself being funny and enjoying life like never before, began socializing again, face dimple is starting to show, jawline, cheekbones and nose looking slimmer. less nausea, Less paranoid. Insomnia. Doing normal activities. Shopping addiction due to weight loss and increased confidence LOL</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>14 Month:</b> period came back regularly (feeling prettier after every menstrual cycle), skin is glowing, reddish orange skin fading, acne scars healing, less hair fall, wondering if this was as good as it gets??, face features more defined. fainting, low bp, dizzy, Mood is pretty stable but I still will get cranky when I being weaning off more steroids, more confident, no more sadness and resentment in my heart.. I literally woke up one day feeling like all the bad stuff and people in the past did not affect me anymore. Truly a miracle. Is this it? Will it get better? Sleep is up and down.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>16 Months: </b>face is back to normal, dimple is fully visible, jawline is chiseled, sleeping more, period is irregular again (due to low amount of steroids?), hair is healthier and shinier better texture, acne scars are less visible, night sweats, fainting, dizzy, extreme low bp (good thing? idk), satisfied with how i look but still worried if I still would have the highs and lows of moods and dizziness. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>18 Month</b> <b>(fully off steroids)</b>: Face got even smaller less bloated (yeah I didn't know that was possible), I can now even smile with my teeth effortlessly, skin fully healed, scars are not as visible, I feel confident enough to go makeup free while running errands, people complimenting me, strangers think I am younger than my age, my mom says I look like I did back as a senior in Highschool! Thanks mom. Still faint and dizzy, no more obsessive thoughts, no more paranoia, no more guilt, anxiety, or shame, no more negative feelings. Mind is at peace, skin still dry, period still irregular but still coming, facial features look lifted, eyes are brighter, eyes are less dry, feeling motivated, not afraid of speaking my mind. No more panic attacks! Still food sensitive. No more waking up at 9am to take Cortef yay!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Less joint pains, muscles are starting to look more defined with little exercise around month 9 post op, no dieting, appetite is normal. No more feelings of being ravenous with food, body is getting a more feminine curvier shape, fat is relocating to where it should be instead of on my stomach, buffalo hump gone. I can feel my spine, collar bones, less body and facial hair, more hair on head lol... no more orange hands, still food sensitive to salt, sugar, and MSG. Can drink coffee without panic attacks. Can lightly workout and lift light weights with less muscle pain. Still cannot run or do any hardcore exercise training (not that I ever want to again). more flexible. no more bloating in weird places. More active. Feet shrank 1 size down (size 7 to 6-5.5), no more rapid hearbeats. Feels like I can breathe again. The heavy brick feeling on my chest is gone yay! Digestion is greatly improved.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">That is all I can think of right now. I am thrilled that my future is filled with more optimism. I am glad that majority of the stuff is reversible. I am still stuck with a few minor health nuisances that Cushing's affected. I really don't think it is going to ever get me down because everything that I prayed for I have been given by God and the Universe. This whole experience really shaped me to become who I am now. I am stronger and humbled than I was ever before getting sick. I am glad that I got to meet so many people and understand the struggle of getting everything taken away from me. I learned the lesson of compassion, patience, and gratitude. I will continue to advocate for Cushing's and rare diseases. So I will always come back to blog and update my life. I also want to be more active on my youtube channel and posts some videos of me talking about various Cushie subjects and giving advice to Cushie patients and also post my beauty tips and tricks and also my health regimen. I just need to get over my fear of talking to a video camera lol. Thank you guys for reading this post and supporting me through this journey. I will never forget. Much love!</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-91727311588724139112014-12-13T18:55:00.000-08:002014-12-13T18:59:26.652-08:00Rae and Van's SymptomsHey guys, My friend Rae and I made a symptoms chart to compare how different our symptom manifestations were though we suffered Cushing's Syndrome. So don't judge a book by it's cover. So sorry I haven't been updating the blog, if you follow my Instagram @1delicateheart it basically will update what's going on in my life.. and of course I spam you with a lot of outfit of the days and selfies :)<br />
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Our comparison charts are rated from 0(none)-10(worse)<br />
If you have a chance please check out <a href="http://2cushiegirls.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">2cushiegirls.blogspot.com</a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-14951746828957053962014-10-22T20:13:00.000-07:002014-10-22T20:46:27.717-07:00My Experience At The Cushing's Advisory Board In New Jersey and NYC TripJust came back from the New Jersey and NYC trip and I sure have lots to
talk about! I got to meet some amazing people and it was a memorable
trip I will never forget. I'll start off by talking about the New Jersey
Cushing's Advisory board experience and then I will put some photos
below. What I learned during the Cushing's Online influencer advisory
board was how our common goal of raising awareness for the disease got
us all together in that room. Each Cushie that I got to meet were so brave and taught me valuable lessons from their strength. I learned about the heart of the company at Novartis and how much they do want to learn more about Cushing's patients and the patient's side of the story. Our opinions do matter and someone does care. Now how do we get the world to care and be aware? I also learned more about Signifor, the drug from Novartis that may help to shrink the tumor. I have no used it but there are always people who cannot have surgery that may want to see it as an option. Novartis also has created a program called <a href="http://www.peakhelp.com/index.jsp?usertrack.filter_applied=true&NovaId=2935376991486403959" target="_blank">PEAK</a> that is a personalized support program dedicated to helping the cushie patient in their journey. All very useful tools that I wish I had when I was sick. I am happy to share the information and I think I will write another blog about all of what <a href="http://www.novartis.com/" target="_blank">NOVARTIS</a> offers and post some cool handouts I got from them. <br />
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I got to meet many women who struggle with
Cushing's and hear their story. We got to discuss about improving
social media and efforts to get the disease to be recognized. I learned
that regardless of how we feel towards the disease, the more we shine
the light on Cushing's the better. During the meeting, I got a chance to understand
everyone's point of view on the disease. What matters is that it
is our own journey that brought us together and no matter how we put it
out there to the world, we are still raising awareness. It just happens to be in our own way. Cushing's is
very much debilitating and I want the world to see that and maybe for them to want to learn more about it. I understand we are not victims but survivors but everyone has their own progress that they have to make within them self. We are evolving, learning and growing from what had happen to us. I want to thank the company Novartis and the kind people behind the scenes. They were non judgemental, had a clear message of how the point of view of Cushing's, curious to learn more about the patient's, and were accommodating to our needs. This trip has changed me and I am now more inspired to advocate for Cushing's disease/ syndrome. <br />
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When I think about how grateful I am about the gifts that Cushing's gave me. I use to think that it will somehow make me a better person, teach me patience and that I am lucky to get diagnosed so quick and be able to bounce back from it. But now I would say my gratitude and blessings have multiplied.. The lessons taught me to have the capacity to have compassion for those who struggle. To not judge anyone by how they act or what their journey is. Not to judge people by their looks or even my own. To look past the symptoms and to look deeper. To have opportunities to raise awareness and learn more. To be able to meet those with big hearts and to have a voice in the community. And the most valuable to me is that I got to meet a wonderful girl who said that my videos helped her in her struggle. To everyone who has contacted me, or replied to me..you give me meaning to my purpose in life. And now I realize how valuable these blessings are. I use to complain that nobody understood me and I was tired of being judged, I wanted friends who I can relate to and now I see the wonderful supportive people around me, the people who stayed with me at my worst, and the new cushies that I know will be friends for life. I give my gratitude to the Cushies who are brave enough to share their story. The ones who helped me through my hard times and the ones who are helping others now. God has blessed my life. I am only paying it forward by doing my share of advocating. Let us continue to do this together. Sorry if this blog entry is allover the place but I am just trying to write it all down before I have a brain freeze. Here are lots of pictures from the trip.<br />
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1413232136148_24419" style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="http://www.novartis.com/" target="_blank">Novartis </a>provided me with information and paid for travel, accommodations and meals during our time together. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rae gives me life ^.^</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span id="goog_1884259878"></span><span id="goog_1884259879"></span><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The sweet Alicia</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Felt VIP for a few days thanks to Novartis :)</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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And this is when we arrived to New York City<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from Empire State</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Time square -- look at the huge Toys R us!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Puss and Boots sensed my Cat sweater</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The lights really got me ha!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top of the Empire State was beautiful</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MIDNIGHT SHOPPING! There was 5 Forever 21 and 10 H&M at every corner!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">F21 Taxi The stores all have multiple levels and stay open til 2am!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brooklyn Bagels were legit!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Donut Plant PBJ donut</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Smoked Salmon cream cheese bagel</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the Skyline "highline" was a long skyline on top of buildings you can walk</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before our life changed when we discovered Century21 LOL</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful yet chaotic</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hi Tom Cruise!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I don't know how they made that pork belly but it was so tasty and melts in your mouth</td></tr>
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I never thought that I would want to go to NYC for some reason it never was on my to do list (even though I LOVE the show Friends and Sex and the City) but the minute we arrived my opinion changed of the City. There was so much to do, see, walk, entertainment, shows, food was at every corner and so was shopping. Like literally every store had atleast the minimum of 3 stories. Every street seemed to have an H&M. I think we went into a macy's with 10 floors and 5 starbucks inside! Pizza and Hotdogs everywhere! It was dirty and chaotic but some how everything seemed to flow together. The crowds weave around each other. There was rich and poor folks walking the same area with no kind of judgement since they are in a rush to go somewhere. People seemed to mind their own business. There were beautiful off duty models every where you looked eating, shopping, walking. There were hobos picking trash in the pizza joint and nobody cared. Guys walking the streets with furcoats and daisy dukes. It was just a good mixture of crowd and it seemed like anything goes.We missed our last bus so we were freaking out but this random man pops up out of nowhere to help and then disappeared. Thank you random man! I really felt relaxed in the chaos and there was something that soothed my anxiety. I am sure I felt like that because I was also on Vacation I don't think I could deal with it as a daily residency. But the trip to New York City has changed my outlook on the place. I think it was one of the best trips compared to the others i've taken in the past. I can't wait to come back. I'm going to say it, I love New York!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-2016331354364057042014-10-13T14:52:00.000-07:002014-10-14T03:14:54.910-07:00OCTOBER Cushing's Advisory Board in New JerseyI am pleased to share that I was invited to A Cushing's Disease Online Influencer Advisory Board In New Jersey. My sponsor is company called Novartis which specializes in finding care and cure for rare complicated diseases. I was asked to come to the Advisory board when they found my videos and blog. I am really happy to be able to have this opportunity to be a part of something for our Cushie community. Thank goodness there are companies like Novartis that cares about us.<br />
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Being sick with a rare disorder or disease is hard because there is limited information out there which leads to limited knowledge when we search for help. There is a small community and there are less known medications for us. That's why doctors have a hard time recognizing a rare disorder and it makes it much harder to get the proper treatment, I don't like to always compare it to Cancer or ALS (god bless the people going through those) but there is little awareness. When you see a pink ribbon you automatically are aware of breast cancer. When you see an ice bucket challenge you think of ALS. What about Cushing's? Sure we have Cushing's awareness month but it is only known in our small community. How do we get it to be known worldwide like a pink ribbon would? I know soon our time will rise. Soon enough our little blue yellow ribbon will be known.<br />
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When I first started doing this blog, it was just an outlet to complain because I felt like nobody understood what I was going through. Then I started to research and reach out to other patients and found a safe haven in online forums and other blogs but I had no idea people were reading my blog and seeing my videos. I was at a point that I didn't want to check my views because I thought that no one would even watch or read so what is the point? It was only when I got my first email from a Cushing's patient was when I realized that people are watching. I then checked my youtube account to see that there were others like me trying to reach out for answers in the comments. Now for Novartis to reach out to me is very exciting and I cannot wait to meet the people behind this amazing company. And I think I may also meet some cushing's patients in the flesh! <br />
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Our mission is to care and cure. We want to
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1413232136148_24419"><b> </b></span><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1413232136148_24419"><b> </b></span><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1413232136148_24419"><span style="font-size: small;">October is such a great month. A friend from my blog reached out to me a few months ago. She knows that her body is showing some abnormal symptoms. She is in the stages of testing everything to see what the problem may be. She did have a recent stay in the hospital for another health problem. Having abnormal symptoms almost like Cushing's may indicate some kind of mystery health issue that needs solving. She was traveling to my city last week and so we decided to meet up. We talked and hung out for hours and she is really an amazing person with a big heart. I feel so lucky to be able to meet someone like her that we all can relate to. I can relate to her on many levels since we are both too young to be feeling this way. Come visit Houston again Adrianne! Or maybe we can meet up at Sea world =] I ask that we pray for Adrianne will get her diagnosis soon so she can have good a healthy quality of life back.</span></span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-53984633555027804622014-09-18T21:38:00.000-07:002014-09-19T16:49:51.576-07:00Test Results & New Video Update!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi guys, I was bored surfing on youtube and clicked on my channel only to see that the Cushing's video views are up to 14k with many comments. It has really made me happy that people are watching, talking, connecting and raising awareness for Cushing's syndrome and disease. Thank you all the viewers, subscribers and for the shares on youtube. I feel a sense of connection from the community to one another and my goal is to make this illness a little more known out there. I wish I could get an already famous youtuber to just shout us out and so we can have a bigger amount of awareness.<br />
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It's easy to forget as time goes by. We get this illness and write blog about it but then once we recover we forget how hard it was and how rare it is. I get that sometimes we just want to forget about what had happened and move on from our life and life begins to feel better so we don't really care to complain on blogs but you guys, please keep sharing your story to the world because you might just save one person's life for viewing your story. There has to be people who are proactive about awareness for every other disease for it to be well known so we need to do this for our Cushie family. Sorry if I sound all preachy but I really hurt when I get these emails of people who are going through the same thing I was a few years ago when the disease was in the early stages. Being misunderstood, misheard, ignored. I was reading a story of a celebrity who is depressed, gained alot of weight and can't lose it and I just wonder do they know about CD? Or I walk down the street and see a person with a moonface and buffalo hump and wonder if they know they are sick?<br />
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Well I have some big Cushing's News coming up that I want to share in my next blog. It's still in the works. I am really excited about it! If you haven't already, please comment and keep the converstation going!! Here's my moon face again =]<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-49169386876053938272014-09-09T16:08:00.001-07:002014-09-09T16:12:50.515-07:00MY RELATIVES HAVE ADRENAL TUMORS!WOW So my mom told me a few weeks ago that she has a cousin named Mai in Vietnam who had an adrenal tumor. I was in disbelief since this is supposedly a "rare" tumor but someone in my bloodline has one too. I was curious to know more so I asked for my mom's cousins contact and wrote to her. She then responds to me a week later to confirm that she did indeed have a adrenal tumor. Due to the language barrier it was hard to communicate but from what She told me she did not have Cushing's Syndome but another syndrome called Pheocromocytoma Syndrome. Her first surgery was unsuccessful but her second time was a success because they removed the whole gland with tumor. Ans she does not have to take Steroids since it is not like Adrenal insuffiency.. It was very hard to think that we have a connection. Upon discovering this crazy crazy revelation, Mai mentions that her cousin (Nancee) from California also has an adrenal tumor and Cushing's Syndrome and was diagnosed this year and had her surgery in April... What.... Another distant relative from my mom's side has an adrenal tumor AND Cushing's?? This is so hard to believe yet an amazing discovery.. I then was more curious to speak to Nancee and waited to get into contact with her.<br />
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Another week passes by and Nancee responds. She also confirms that she has an adrenal tumor and Cushing's syndrome. She is 42 and has had Cushings for about 6 years and had her surgery this April. Her symptoms are classic CD symptoms much like mines and now in recovery. Just like ours, her recovery is rough mostly with the depression and body pain. We then relate to our bad experiences with most doctors and endos who have not treated adrenal patients and are usually baffled by our cases.<br />
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I just can't seem to put together this fact that two of my distant relatives had the adrenal tumors and all this time I believed that it was a rare tumor that only affects a 2 out of a million people. We know that not all families get Adrenal/ Pit tumors or have CD but what about the ones that do? What is the connection? Why do endos, text books and online research claim that Cushing's is an isolated disease when now there is evidence that it does happen to family members. Just like the other story I posted about the brother and sister who both had CD? Now It's more evidence to support this theory and for us to believe that Cushing's is not isolated and very much prevalent. <br />
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FORGET WHAT THE DOCTORS, INTERNET AND TEXTBOOKS TELL YOU. How is this possible??? I will try to investigate.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-80386243894219181682014-08-26T15:50:00.000-07:002014-08-26T15:55:48.433-07:00My Hair Has Been Electrocuted<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! Sorry it's been a while since my last entry but I just wanted to talk about our physical appearance during Cushing's Disease (CD) and going through Adrenal Insufficiency (AI) As all of you patient's know. The physical changes are so severe that even the most confident person would feel insecure. I want to talk about hair this time.<br />
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I've been trying to grow my hair out since my last haircut a few months ago. Lately I have been distracted examining my hair. For the past few weeks I have been noticing another change in my hair texture. When I had CD my hair was falling out, I had some bald patches in the front and overall was thinning. It was oily so It was still soft and shiny though it was very thin. I noticed that after surgery, My hair started to regrow and fill in the bald patches however the new hair growing in is very course, dry and rough in texture. It is still fairly thin as my ponytail is a measly half fistful and now it looks dead and dull. I traded the balding for courser crinkly hair. I am not sure how I feel about this, other than I am completely distracted with how it feels. Almost like I've been electrocuted lol <br />
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A bit worried, I talked to my friend and she confirmed that the hair issues are from steroids and possibly AI. And her hair improved when fully tapering off. I hope in time my hair will start growing in better and healthier. Not only are we plagued with waiting for our health to get back but we have to be patient for our appearance to get normal. But Don't worry about it Cushies! Worst case scenario is that we could shave it all off lol just kidding >.<<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-35878342541156015942014-07-22T08:40:00.000-07:002014-07-22T08:54:22.660-07:00Does Your Pet Have CD??? My New Strange SymptomsI saw a picture of this poor pup on a cushing's blog and it broke my heart. The blog claims he has CD but I can't find much more information on him.<br />
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If you see unusual changes in your dogs appearance (swelling, obesity, agressive behavior, hair changes) much like a human cushing's patient, I encourage that you investigate your dog to rule out any health conditions. The bulldog above looks like a very extreme case but who knows what other condition he had and just like us, we all react differently to the disease but I sure as hell felt as swollen as the dog when I was sick. I think in researching animal/canine cases is that the potbelly is very visible and the fur coat looks abnormal. (most horses have the crinkled hair.) It makes me sad that many get euthanize or suffer silently never going noticed since they cannot talk to us or even complain. Please watch out for our little angels.<br />
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So I've been quite busy moving and for the past 2 weeks have been over exerting my energy. I am on a higher dosage since my last failed attempt to taper/wean. So far I was feeling okay until last week, ive been feeling nauseous/dizzy/headache combo everyday. At first it feels minor but when it persists for days, it starts to feel too intense. Yesterday I was in a electronic store and just felt like vomiting though I couldn't on an empty stomach and had to be dragged out and laid curled up the whole way home. Everything can trigger it from smells, lighting, temperature or being active. I've also been having a pins and needle feelings on my hands, arms, legs and feet. At first I thought it was a insect biting me but at a closer speculation I notice it's a vein or just some kind of nerve prick. It's happening frequently and is quite bothersome. I can have the sensation on multiple parts simultaneously. I don't know why I am having these symptoms, if anyone has an idea please inform me. I am just at a point where I am tired that there is still no ending to these health issues. Maybe there's still something underlying that needs to be addressed? I just hope I can find a resolution and find some peace in my body. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-67460380701244441952014-06-26T17:08:00.000-07:002014-06-26T17:20:44.972-07:00Same IG Different NameHey guys I forgot to update but I changed my Instagram to 1delicateheart last week. Same page new name & It matches the blog now :) Thank you everyone for the positive feedback and to all the cushies just know that we can all connect and suffer/ progress together <3<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-57777114394331808882014-06-26T01:19:00.001-07:002014-06-26T01:49:24.779-07:00Tapering Steroids+ Adrenal Insuffiency= Me FaintingHORMONES AFFECT EVERYTHING. Long ass entry today =]<br />
Two weeks ago my doctor told me I need to try to lower my steroid dosage as the less I have in my system, the more likely my pituitary and adrenals will realize they need to start working again. If I don't feel well then to up the dosage to something that makes me feel a bit normal. I went from 15mg to 10mg and boy does it make me feel sick. Who would think that this little difference would make such a huge impact to my overall health. So far since tapering, I have had a sinus infection which was so horrible I have never had one of those in my life. A cold and sore throat. And then now I am having lady problems and stomach aches. I went to see the doctor and they told me that my pap smear exam was abnormal and want to do further testing for <b>infection</b>.. Oh yeah not to mention I fainted twice this week.<br />
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The feeling of Adrenal Insufficiency is that the longer you go having it, the <b>worse</b> it feels for your body to have to do the work without the help of it's sister glands functioning. I have a dull headache, bad allergies, a terrible feeling of nausea that lasts all day. It feels like one minute I think I am feeling better then boom like clockwork I feel like I was punched in the face with the nausea. I feel dizzy. There is numbness and tingling that come and go on my limbs. My heart feels like it is working extra hard to beat. And overall I feel a sense of lethargy, tiredness, and worn down. Oh yeah not to mention my face is so tired that my under eyes look like black panda eyes since tapering.<br />
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I look different today? I just don't have any make up on!</td></tr>
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Today while I was trying to make some icecream,<b> I blacked out in the kitchen</b>. At first I felt the tingles on my face and fingers. Then turned into numbness all over. I couldn't breathe. I felt a heavy pressure on my head that traveled down to my legs and my legs couldn't hold my body up I just fell. I have been fighting the fainting since tapering. Ever since the last incident a few months ago I've been scared. I feel the tingles when I am doing house work, when I drive, and even just standing up from laying or sitting. I try to not stand up quickly. I worry when it will happen next. I may be hovering the edge of a full blown crisis if I taper any lower.<br />
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In my head I think that the less steroids I take, the quicker I recover. That is not the case. <b>You will only hurt yourself</b>. So, as much as I want to taper down and continue progress. I feel like this is too much for my body to handle at this moment. I know that 15mg is the sweet spot but I think I need to perhaps just take it down a notch to 14mg and see how good it does me. I just want to let others preparing for recovery that it is best to taper slowly. You cannot jump from 30mg to 20mg and so on then think you are progressing because your body will notice the difference.<br />
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Nobody of normal health could tell you this because there is limited information about recovery but I am telling you. SLOW DOWN and let your body heal. Hormones affect everything and a recovered patient once told me that this is comes with the territory. Listen to your fellow cushies. You need the steroids to help your compromised immune system. I heard someone shaving their pills down a bit to slow taper. Now I think that is smart and what I should be doing. I really hope I will feel better when I increase the meds. Sometimes it just sucks, why us right? <b>We get fucked by Cushing's then trade it for AI. </b>But just remember all that you fought for. And all the progress you made. Atleast you are far away from the moonface and panic attacks. Just have a bit more patience.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-34156947025572916892014-06-20T23:06:00.001-07:002014-06-20T23:33:49.763-07:00WOMAN WITH CUSHING'S COMMITS SUICIDEI can't seem to wrap my head around this. A woman who suffers from Cushing's Syndrome kills herself by jumping off her apartment building 3 days ago. Such a tragedy. My prayers go out to her and her family.<br />
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The story is featured at New York Post:<br />
<a href="http://nypost.com/2014/06/19/pedestrian-almost-crushed-after-cancer-stricken-woman-leaps-to-her-death/" target="_blank">http://nypost.com/2014/06/19/pedestrian-almost-crushed-after-cancer-stricken-woman-leaps-to-her-death/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-1001634409360269252014-06-07T19:52:00.000-07:002014-06-07T19:52:05.536-07:00Low Cortisol Level 1 Year Later =(I thought I was making more cortisol but nope... As a matter of fact my cortisol levels went down from my test from 3 months ago. It looked as if my levels were raising up probably because of residual medications. I am wondering why it's taking my right adrenal such a long time to work? Oh well. It still explains alot of why I feel nauseous, weepy and fainty often.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-88556788593181870682014-05-23T20:26:00.002-07:002014-05-23T23:05:40.025-07:00My Sister and I were Diagnosed With Cushing's: MALE Cushing's patient<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The year was 2007 I was age 16 I
woke up like any other day went and played some games with my friends. That
night, something happened. It began with a small pain in my side that grew
stronger and stronger we went to the hospital thinking it was appendicitis.
It wasn't after a few tests and the pain not going away they (doctors) were
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later nothing was concluded. Doctors were doing random strange tests and
nothing. One doctor wanted to start treating me for Addison’s disease which
is the opposite for Cushings but they were on the right tracks. About a year went
by and test after test being negative I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia my
body was exhausted and my mind was numb. After a year of testing to be told
nothing's wrong really made me sick. But like always, I moved on from it. I
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Around the year of 2009 <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">my sister</i></b> was diagnosed
with a brain aneurism and had surgery. The doctors who were doing her tests
noticed a small link between mine and her results .She recovered from her
surgery. And began seeing an endocrinologist after a few months of testing
she was diagnosed with Cushings. During this time of her surgery and testings
I was trying to finish highschool and start college. The year was now 2011 I
was living my life with fybromyalgia but I began getting sick I remember
having an adrenaline rush and nearly passing out because of it something
wasn't right we were for sure of it. I began seeing my primary doctor letting
him know what was happening. I had weight gain, low immune system, blackouts
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I sucked it up and dealt with it for another year. My
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symptoms and started and put two and two together. I made an appointment with
my sister’s endocrinologist and she noticed right away that something was
wrong. For me, I felt joy that someone was going to help. She noticed the
straie on my neck and underarms and jotted down my symptoms which included bone
pain, muscle weakness, excessive urination, thirst, fatigue, headaches, thin
skin,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and bruising. I was text book
Cushing’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They immediately started
testing me for Cushing’s. My first urine test was the worst they have ever
seen. My cortisol was sky high at a level over 70. Other family complications
that happened through the year put my treatment on hold. Meanwhile my sister
was able to participate in a cushings study with a medication that was new to
the market called Signifor, it was a daily injection that had the chances of
shrinking and stopping the growth of the tumor. After a year, her results were great;
she lost weight and looked healthy. I began going back to the doctor and had
more testing. My cortisol was really high around 60s. The levels made my body
constantly tired and sent my body into over drive. I did an MRI and Dxa scan. They
stuck a tube into my brain to see where the leak on the pituitary is. 3 months
later my results came back and the conclusion reached was that I had Cushings
Disease. I had multiple tumors but none were visible. That was why my body was
shooting out cortisol. My life flashed before my eyes. Years and years of waiting,
crying, and testing I finally had my answer. I got into the case study for CD.</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8942289635687893873" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8942289635687893873" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was the only guy
in my state to be diagnosed with CD at the age of 22 and my sister 19. We were
the talk of the town. Unfortunately testing requirements were very complicated
and I decided not to do the study and instead go for the medications. It took a
few months to get the medications since they were new and pricey. It was okay
to wait since I’ve been waiting for years. After 7 weeks I got my first order
of Signifor. I began taking the injections. The first injection made me vomit
and I continued to vomit after for two weeks. One morning I woke up smiling, I
no longer felt a lot pain in my body and my mind felt clear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was on the road to recovery. After 2 months
of taking the medication I feel great. My mind is right; I still have pain for fibromyalgia.
I had my first adrenaline rush and didn’t pass out. My mental status is good I
have always stayed positive despite what has happened. I keep my mind away from
the depression. Now life is falling into place. The next thing I need to worry
about is what to do in life without wondering if tomorrow will be my last day
on this earth.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-61878380068080134682014-05-22T21:34:00.000-07:002014-05-22T21:34:36.372-07:00Chasteberry (Vitex) ExtractDuring the time my menstrual cycle started becoming irregular, I tried many herbs to induce a period. Like literally all of the hormone balancing herbs. One herb did work for me, I read online that Chasteberry (vitex) extract is good for PCOS and helps regulate a woman's cycle. So after 6 months of researching about it and <span id="goog_365525943"></span><span id="goog_365525944"></span>not having my own cycle, I decided to take the pills. I forgot what brand it was but after two weeks of taking vitex, I had a period. And it came back the next month. I thought I found my cure, but after the two period cycles, my period stop coming for a year. That was the biggest red flag that something was extremely wrong. But yeah, I am not saying "hey take vitex if you want a period", please consult your doctor before anything but I just remembered that it is one of the things out there that does work during my Cushing's days. It must be a very powerful herb to work on a cushie. But ultimately, my cure is removing the tumor.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chasteberry, this one kinda looks like a blue bonnet</td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-45402250064621806672014-05-11T21:45:00.000-07:002014-05-12T00:29:41.656-07:00My Feature Story On Cushing's Support and Research Foundation <br />
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So I received my spring Cushing's support and research foundation (csrf) in the mail. I was so excited to read it. Inside has a lot of interesting new research on the disease and doctors answers for questions people want to know about Cushings. I thought I knew all about it through my own research and experience but it had alot of answers and information I did not know. It also talks about cyclical cushing's which is harder to diagnose and alot of people have been emailing me about why they have all the symptoms and features of cushing's but their test are never positive. So I think that we always have to prepare for other possibilities. I am not a doctor to say whether you have it or not but I do encourage anyone to find a professional to investigate to why they aren't feeling "normal". Also the newsletter features patients stories.<br />
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Well I read this newsletter a few times and not once did I realize my story was featured inside the newsletter until a cushie emailed me saying they saw my story! Wow, I feel so honored to be chosen to share my story to csrf readers. My feature page was stuck together so I had no idea it existed but thank you Benji for informing me! I hope you are feeling better these days. I want to thank CSRF, cushies, and supporters. To help me through hard times and to share my story for awareness. You guys are everything. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-72143533130405914602014-05-06T16:01:00.001-07:002014-05-06T16:16:25.487-07:00Cushing's Patients Story for MAY! Yay!Happy May! So I have an idea that I want to start some new blog posts that are about experiences that others have had with Cushing's. I will still write occasionally about myself here and there but I want to start focusing about other topics. So get ready! If you want to share your story please email me at: yumnguyen07@yahoo.com or vannievan12@yahoo.com<br />
You can be in any stage of this process or any kind of advice you would like to share. You can choose to be anonymous =]<br />
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I am honored to share the story of one of the first Cushie sisters I have talked to. She has been extremely helpful with my whole process and was an angel sent to me during my hard times. Here is our short interview.<br />
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<b>ME: </b>Wow you didn't look overweight or classic "textbook" Cushing's.<br />
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<b>Cushie Sister:</b> Yeah, that's part of the
reason the doctors didn't really believe. But I was exercising like
crazy and eating nothing. I should have been super skinny. But, I do
think it prevented me from getting obese. <br />
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<b>ME:</b> What was your biggest obstacle looking back at that time before and during?<br />
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guess the biggest obstacle while having Cushing's was knowing something
was off but being told nothing was wrong. I definitely felt like I was
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After
surgery, I was expecting to feel great right away and the insane
tiredness was unexpected. It was like a heavy, wet blanket on me for
almost a year. Also, I didn't like being dependent on the hydro (steroids), and
had it in my head that if I weaned, I'd recover faster. That's not
actually true - it's actually detrimental. You can't force your adrenal
gland to wake up; it just takes time.<br />
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I feel like the world is available to me and I am open to life. It's
the best feeling ever, so in some ways, I'm grateful for Cushing's for
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<b>Cushie Sister:</b> as far as advice, I know it's the hardest thing, and I'm not
sure that I could have done it but... I think it is important to
separate yourself from the disease. You have/had Cushing's but you, the
person, are separate from the disease. In some ways, I felt more
important because I had Cushing's. I needed the disease to feel
special. That was a mindset that was difficult to shake once I was
well. <br />
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There it is guys. Thank you for the informative advice and congratulations on your awesome progress! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679456023790461014noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942289635687893873.post-16813961043010627412014-05-02T15:56:00.001-07:002014-05-02T15:59:06.209-07:00Happy One Year AnniversaryWow it's been a year since my adrenalectomy woohoo! Must celebrate! Honestly I've been feeling a little paranoid about Cushing's. I don't know why but in my head I feel like my face is getting a little bigger.. I've been bloated and for some reason I feel fatigued and my joints are aching. I still get headaches and faint often. My MRI confirmed nothing but low blood flow. So I hope maybe I can start weaning off the steroids I am taking. Overall I do feel much better. I have a greater sense of self. my moods have been happy often. I don't feel like laying in bed crying anymore. The paranoia has disappeared and anxiety. I don't feel awkward anymore and of course the physical change still amazes me. I hope that by the time my hormones regulate and and fully wean off steroids I can feel 100% like myself. I want to thank everyone throughout my whole process and for reading my crazy whiney rants at times. Thank you for accepting me sick or healthy. Remember that this is a long process and that you will get back to yourself and even better. Much love. XOXO<br />
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During the early stages of my sickness I already noticed that my eyes looked different. It seem to have a blank stare instead of an emotion. In most pictures my eyes would look dead even when I am smiling. Then a few years into Cushing's, my eyes seemed like they were getting smaller and my eyelids got really heavy like I couldn't open my eyes wide. My nose looked like it was growing. I felt like my whole face got heavy that I just looked like I was frowning all the time. Then my lips which use to be my favorite feature began to look thinner. My skin was becoming reddish orange tinted and the acne was growing on top of my skin. I just felt like everything changed dramatically from the fresh face I use to have. <br />
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At that time, there was nothing I could do to fix my physical appearance but I had alot of people suggesting what they think I should do. It was overwhelming. I am happy to say that 11 months out of surgery, everything is improving so much. Everything that I mentioned above seemed to reverse. It's crazy but it was like the Cushing's literally melted off my face and body. Still being adrenal insufficient isn't easy. I feel tired all the time and my face does too. Even though I look the same as before, maybe even skinnier... The fatigue hasn't left my face. My under eye circles are getting darker and I still feel that tiredness in my eyes even though I can open in wider now. I hope in time when my hormones start raising up that I can see that spark again. But until then, make up, filters and a good sleep is my best friend =] Here are some makeup tips I've been posting on IG. People ask why I don't start a makeup youtube but I am too awkward on camera so I am easing my way into it with some "how to" snapshots!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Make up can make you beautiful on the outside but being gracious will make you beautiful on the inside.</td></tr>
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So I am still not feeling well since the flu last week. I feel like I am getting sick all over again if that is even possible. I guess I will repost my youtube video here. The discussion on my video is more than I could ever imagine. I thought I would identify with very few people but so far the feedback is amazing. I want to thank you guys for sharing and supporting the cause for awareness. PS if you want to see the captions you gotta watch it on youtube or fullscreen. I'm still trying to figure out how to fit the whole caption but I think people get the idea lol.<br />
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