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Myth: “Cushing’s is RARE”, “No one has Cushing’s!”, “It is literally impossible for you to have Cushing’s Disease!” Fact: We have all been guilty of referring to Cushing’s as a “Rare” disease. I*, myself, say this all the time. In fact, the statistics state that only about 2 in every million people are afflicted with […]

YOU’RE INVITED! GoodHormoneHealth Webinar on “How can Blue Zones and Maimonides’ principles be applied to lead a healthy life for patients with endocrine problems?” Dr. Theodore Friedman (The Wiz) will start the webinar with an update on compounded GLP-1s (Tirzepatide and Semaglutide) Topics to be discussed after include: Who was Maimonides? What are his 14 wisdoms of […]

A twilight zone moment – I just started rereading this book again last night and this post from November 10, 2008 appeared on Facebook. I still have a few extra copies to give away to message board members, if anyone is interested.  If you want to get it on amazon, it’s at https://amzn.to/47tbkL4 From amazon: […]

Adrenal Insufficiency United’s Lunch & Learn Events are one day mini-conferences located in different cities in the USA. We find great local speakers to lead sessions and give presentations about issues affecting those with adrenal insufficiency. These one day events will be packed full of opportunities giving attendees more chances to ask questions, share their […]

Cushing’s syndrome happens when the body has too much cortisol, the stress hormone. It can cause weight gain, high blood pressure, and diabetes. So how to keep your health in check and what are the treatment options available? In an exclusive interview with Times Now, an Endocrinologist explains its symptoms, causes, and treatments. We often […]

Adrenal insufficiency is a condition where the adrenal glands don’t produce enough of certain hormones, primarily cortisol and sometimes aldosterone. This disorder can be categorized into primary (Addison’s disease) and secondary forms. Symptoms Common symptoms of adrenal insufficiency include: Chronic fatigue and muscle weakness Weight loss and decreased appetite Abdominal pain Low blood pressure, causing […]

Diagnosing Cushing’s disease involves a series of tests to confirm excessive cortisol production and determine its source. The diagnostic process typically includes: Initial Screening Tests 24-hour urinary free cortisol test: This involves collecting urine over a 24-hour period to measure cortisol levels 1,2. Late-night salivary cortisol test: Saliva samples are collected in the late evening to […]

A 35-year-old woman is seen in the outpatient clinic for evaluation of an incidental pituitary macroadenoma. Her medical history is significant for hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, polycystic ovary syndrome, and obesity. She initially presented to the emergency department (ED) a week ago after an episode of right visual field changes that she described as waviness in […]

Are you a parent with adrenal insufficiency? If you’ve ever struggled with how to talk to your child about adrenal insufficiency, you’re not alone. In this free webinar with Hilary Hodge, she will discuss: What adrenal insufficiency is and how you manage it What an adrenal crisis is and what to do if you have one […]

Hypopituitarism, a partial or complete deficiency of one or more anterior pituitary hormones, is a nebulous topic. No two patients are alike, and the caveats abound. Fortunately, we can treat patients with hormones in this era to maintain some semblance of normality. Truthfully, we are unable to completely restore function to normal due to the […]

Myth: “Cushing’s is RARE”, “No one has Cushing’s!”, “It is literally impossible for you to have Cushing’s Disease!” Fact: We have all been guilty of referring to Cushing’s as a “Rare” disease. I*, myself, say this all the time. In fact, the statistics state that only about 2 in every million people are afflicted with […]

YOU’RE INVITED! GoodHormoneHealth Webinar on “How can Blue Zones and Maimonides’ principles be applied to lead a healthy life for patients with endocrine problems?” Dr. Theodore Friedman (The Wiz) will start the webinar with an update on compounded GLP-1s (Tirzepatide and Semaglutide) Topics to be discussed after include: Who was Maimonides? What are his 14 wisdoms of […]

A twilight zone moment – I just started rereading this book again last night and this post from November 10, 2008 appeared on Facebook. I still have a few extra copies to give away to message board members, if anyone is interested.  If you want to get it on amazon, it’s at https://amzn.to/47tbkL4 From amazon: […]

Adrenal Insufficiency United’s Lunch & Learn Events are one day mini-conferences located in different cities in the USA. We find great local speakers to lead sessions and give presentations about issues affecting those with adrenal insufficiency. These one day events will be packed full of opportunities giving attendees more chances to ask questions, share their […]

Cushing’s syndrome happens when the body has too much cortisol, the stress hormone. It can cause weight gain, high blood pressure, and diabetes. So how to keep your health in check and what are the treatment options available? In an exclusive interview with Times Now, an Endocrinologist explains its symptoms, causes, and treatments. We often […]

Adrenal insufficiency is a condition where the adrenal glands don’t produce enough of certain hormones, primarily cortisol and sometimes aldosterone. This disorder can be categorized into primary (Addison’s disease) and secondary forms. Symptoms Common symptoms of adrenal insufficiency include: Chronic fatigue and muscle weakness Weight loss and decreased appetite Abdominal pain Low blood pressure, causing […]

Diagnosing Cushing’s disease involves a series of tests to confirm excessive cortisol production and determine its source. The diagnostic process typically includes: Initial Screening Tests 24-hour urinary free cortisol test: This involves collecting urine over a 24-hour period to measure cortisol levels 1,2. Late-night salivary cortisol test: Saliva samples are collected in the late evening to […]

A 35-year-old woman is seen in the outpatient clinic for evaluation of an incidental pituitary macroadenoma. Her medical history is significant for hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, polycystic ovary syndrome, and obesity. She initially presented to the emergency department (ED) a week ago after an episode of right visual field changes that she described as waviness in […]

Are you a parent with adrenal insufficiency? If you’ve ever struggled with how to talk to your child about adrenal insufficiency, you’re not alone. In this free webinar with Hilary Hodge, she will discuss: What adrenal insufficiency is and how you manage it What an adrenal crisis is and what to do if you have one […]

Hypopituitarism, a partial or complete deficiency of one or more anterior pituitary hormones, is a nebulous topic. No two patients are alike, and the caveats abound. Fortunately, we can treat patients with hormones in this era to maintain some semblance of normality. Truthfully, we are unable to completely restore function to normal due to the […]