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Sep 11

#911 Tartan

By MaryO in Holidays, Who Knew?

The #911Tartan by designer Stacy Clark. This somber #tartan was designed to remember the fateful events of September 11, 2001. 9/11″ is literally weaved within the very fabric of the material. In 16oz wool the thread count is 234 (2+3+4=”9″) and the sett is 6.5″ (6+5=”11″), hence 9/11. In regard to the colors, the …

Apr 06

Tartan Day: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Scotland

By MaryO in Holidays, Interesting stuff

I have my Black Watch tartan ready to go to wear at the parade in New York whenever COVID allows… Don’t be surprised if you see people decked out in tartan this weekend. Today, April 6, the United States is celebrating National Tartan Day. The day is intended to recognize the contributions of …

Black Watch, COVID-19, Scotland, tartan, Tartan Day

Apr 06

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Scotland on Tartan Day

By MaryO in Holidays

I had my Black Watch tartan ready to go to wear to the parade in New York this year but it was canceled due to COVID-19. Don’t be surprised if you see people decked out in tartan this weekend. Today, April 6, the United States is celebrating National Tartan Day. The day is intended to …

Black Watch, New York, Scotland, tartan, Tartan Day

Apr 06

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Scotland on Tartan Day

By MaryO in Holidays

I have my Black Watch tartan ready to go to wear to the parade in New York this year. Don’t be surprised if you see people decked out in tartan this weekend. Today, April 6, the United States is celebrating National Tartan Day. The day is intended to recognize the contributions of Scottish Americans to …

Black Watch, New York, Scotland, tartan, Tartan Day

Apr 06

Since it’s Tartan Day: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Scotland

By MaryO in Holidays

I have my Black Watch tartan ready to go to wear but we won’t be able to go the parade in New York this year 🙁 Don’t be surprised if you see people decked out in tartan this weekend. Today, April 6, the United States is celebrating National Tartan Day. The day is intended to …

Black Watch, New York, Scotland, tartan, Tartan Day

Apr 06

Tartan Day: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Scotland – ABC News

By MaryO in Holidays, Interesting stuff

I have my Black Watch tartan ready to go to wear at the parade in New York this weekend… Don’t be surprised if you see people decked out in tartan this weekend. Today, April 6, the United States is celebrating National Tartan Day. The day is intended to recognize the contributions of Scottish …

Black Watch, Scotland, tartan, Tartan Day

Dec 03

Tartan History

By MaryO in Thoughts

Seems like I still have Scotland on the brain since we went last summer and we have plans to go again the summer of 2016. Several of the gifts I’m giving this Christmas are Scottish-based so… According to A History of Tartan: Chaotic yet orderly, clashingly exuberant, tartan’s history jumble fact with outrageous fiction. …

Black Watch, Falkirk, Féileadh Mòr, fly plaid, Great Plaid, Kelly, kilt, Scotland, sett, tartan, video

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The hormone cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands, so adrenal insufficiency (also called Addison’s disease) is caused when the adrenal glands do not produce cortisol normally. Low cortisol can actually cause anxiety and depression, so some patients may really have anxiety — though doctors need to do further testing and/or evaluation to see that it is […]
11/17/24 – Webinar on Compounded Tirzepatide vs Semaglutide
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Adrenalectomy and BLA (Bilateral adrenalectomy)
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What is the Pituitary Gland? The pituitary gland is a small gland, located below the brain and connected to the hypothalamus. The pituitary gland regulates the secretions of hormones in the body, and hormones impact metabolism, growth and development, reproduction and urine production. It is important to note that the hypothalamus and pituitary gland are […]
11/2/24 – 13th Pituitary Patient Education Day
WHEN: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2ND 2024 WHERE: The Johns Hopkins Hospital Chevy Chase Conference Center, Zayed Tower 1800 Orleans St. Baltimore MD 21287. The annual Pituitary Patient Education Day is a free event that features presentations from Johns Hopkins pituitary experts. To RSVP, please email pituitaryday@jhmi.edu. Space is limited. Each person can bring up to one guest. If […]
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Please note! This page is being moved from it’s original home so some of the links might not work. Getting a diagnosis and dealing with tests can be a very trying time. Here are some words you’ll want to know. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O […]
Symptoms
Aching, sore joints, muscles and tendons. (may include such problems as carpal tunnel syndrome) Acne Anxiety, feeling ill at ease Anxiety, irritability Backaches, unexplained rib and spinal column fractures Below normal temperature Blurred vision Bone weakness leading to fractures Bone, joint and muscle aches, inflammation, and pains Breast tenderness Brisk reflexes Brittle fingernails, which peel […]

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Adrenal Insufficiency May Be Misdiagnosed as Anxiety
The hormone cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands, so adrenal insufficiency (also called Addison’s disease) is caused when the adrenal glands do not produce cortisol normally. Low cortisol can actually cause anxiety and depression, so some patients may really have anxiety — though doctors need to do further testing and/or evaluation to see that it is […]
MaryO
11/17/24 – Webinar on Compounded Tirzepatide vs Semaglutide
YOU’RE INVITED! Dr. Theodore Friedman (The Wiz) will be giving an updated webinar on compounded weight loss medicines. Topics to be discussed include: What is the difference between Tirzepatide and Semaglutide? Are compounded medications safe? Will they be discontinued? What are the side effects? How do they work with diet and exercise? Why is Dr. Friedman recommending compounded […]
MaryO
Tips for Living with Cushing’s
Tips for living with Cushing’s – before, during and after treatment. Please feel free to add your own tips here! Cushing’s disease may sometimes make you feel that your life is out of your control. But there are some general things you can do to help take back control. For specific tips such as Getting […]
MaryO
Tips from Message Board Members
Things I’ve learned and wanted to share From Cushing’s Message Board members. This is a continuing list, if you want to share. I have learned so much on this Cushing’s journey, much of it from all of you and this site. I wanted to share those learnings, in the event that it helps anyone else. […]
MaryO
Adrenalectomy and BLA (Bilateral adrenalectomy)
More about Treatments|Adrenalectomy and BLA (Bilateral adrenalectomy) Pain Some pain is normal after any surgery. Different people have different levels of sensitivity to pain. In general, you should experience a little less pain every day. Pain is usually worse in the evening when you are trying to go to sleep. Do not be afraid to […]
MaryO
Pituitary Post-Op by Kate
From Personal Stories-Kate, one week post op: [http://cushings.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=19414 on the message boards] Hello, my dear friends, It is strange to be writing to you from the other side of surgery (well, at least this time somewhat coherently, as my prior post-op posts have been, let’s say, lubricated nicely by some very nice pain pills). It […]
MaryO
Pituitary Gland
What is the Pituitary Gland? The pituitary gland is a small gland, located below the brain and connected to the hypothalamus. The pituitary gland regulates the secretions of hormones in the body, and hormones impact metabolism, growth and development, reproduction and urine production. It is important to note that the hypothalamus and pituitary gland are […]
MaryO
11/2/24 – 13th Pituitary Patient Education Day
WHEN: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2ND 2024 WHERE: The Johns Hopkins Hospital Chevy Chase Conference Center, Zayed Tower 1800 Orleans St. Baltimore MD 21287. The annual Pituitary Patient Education Day is a free event that features presentations from Johns Hopkins pituitary experts. To RSVP, please email pituitaryday@jhmi.edu. Space is limited. Each person can bring up to one guest. If […]
MaryO
Definitions
Please note! This page is being moved from it’s original home so some of the links might not work. Getting a diagnosis and dealing with tests can be a very trying time. Here are some words you’ll want to know. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O […]
MaryO
Symptoms
Aching, sore joints, muscles and tendons. (may include such problems as carpal tunnel syndrome) Acne Anxiety, feeling ill at ease Anxiety, irritability Backaches, unexplained rib and spinal column fractures Below normal temperature Blurred vision Bone weakness leading to fractures Bone, joint and muscle aches, inflammation, and pains Breast tenderness Brisk reflexes Brittle fingernails, which peel […]
MaryO

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#911 Tartan

Tartan Day: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Scotland

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Scotland on Tartan Day

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Scotland on Tartan Day

Since it’s Tartan Day: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Scotland

Tartan Day: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Scotland – ABC News

Tartan History

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