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Apr 06

Today is National Tartan Day

By MaryO in Holidays

We were in NYC April 6, 2019 for our daughter-in-law’s birthday and the Tartan Day Parade. Look who the Grand Marshall was! I am so sorry we missed 2015 when Sean Connery was Grand Marshall Get ready to don your kilts and play the bagpipes – National Tartan Day is here, and it’s a whirlwind …

Declaration of Arbroath, National Tartan Day, Scotland, Scottish, Tartan Week, video

Apr 06

Tartan Week!

By MaryO in Holidays

April 6 is National Tartan Day. This is an official national holiday which kicks off Tartan Week. National Tartan Day honors all the Scottish heritage that flows through this nation. From its earliest beginnings, Americans with Scottish ancestry endeavored for that freedom as much as any American. It was in their blood. It was 400 …

Declaration of Arbroath, National Tartan Day, Scotland, Scottish, Tartan Week, video

Apr 06

National Tartan Day

By MaryO in Holidays

Declaration of Arbroath, National Tartan Day, Scotland, Scottish, Tartan Week, video

Apr 06

April 6 is National Tartan Day

By MaryO in Holidays

Declaration of Arbroath, National Tartan Day, Scotland, Scottish, Tartan Week, video

Apr 06

It’s Tartan Week, Again

By MaryO in Holidays

Declaration of Arbroath, National Tartan Day, Scotland, Scottish, Tartan Week, video

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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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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
Choosing the Optimal Approach for Giant Pituitary Adenomas
Giant pituitary adenomas pose particular challenges for treatment. Advances in technology and understanding of the disease have greatly improved the management of these rare tumors. But experience and expertise are key to achieving optimal results. “The treatment options for giant pituitary adenomas have expanded,” says Richard W. Byrne, M.D., chair of Neurologic Surgery at Mayo Clinic […]
MaryO
Rare Patient Voice Current Studies, July 2024
Here’s your chance to make your voice heard on your health Issues. We have hundreds of studies open for patients and caregivers! Some of the studies we are working to fill immediately are listed below. 1. If you are already a member of Rare Patient Voice and want to be considered for a study listed […]
MaryO
Cushing’s Symptoms
So, these are only seven of the many, many symptoms of Cushing’s. I had those above – and I often felt like I looked like one of those little bearded dwarves. Cushing’s affects every part of the body. It’s not like when I had kidney cancer and only the kidney was affected. Here are some […]
MaryO

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