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Anime series changes how I view myself and my place in the world

1 month ago | cushingsdiseasenews.com | Noura Costany |Brandy Moody

I’m a huge anime fan. It’s one of the only things that pulls me up when I’m feeling especially down. I recently started watching a new anime show called “A Sign of Affection.” I was hesitant to watch it at first because the main character, Yuki, is deaf, and I haven’t seen much anime — or other types of shows, for that matter — that portrays disabilities in an affirming way. The show is about a short romance between two characters who fall desperately in love.
Finding fulfillment after Cushing's forced me to change careers

Oct 28, 2024 | cushingsdiseasenews.com | Noura Costany |Paris Dancy |Brandy Moody

Getting diagnosed with Cushing’s disease in 2020 changed my life — and my career path. I’d been out of college for only a year when I became sick and had to quit my job. I could barely get out of bed, let alone work or study. It was impossible to push through my symptoms. I studied acting in college and participated in some great projects. But memorizing lines became overwhelming due to the brain fog that accompanies Cushing’s disease.
How I'm dealing with the news that my inflammation levels are high

Aug 26, 2024 | cushingsdiseasenews.com | Noura Costany |Brandy Moody |Marisa Wexler |Paris Dancy

I recently had what I call a “day of doctors.” I had multiple specialist appointments coming up, so I planned them all for the same day. First, I met with a hematologist to figure out why my white blood cell count has been so high. The doctor offered several possibilities, including inflammation and low iron. Then, of course, I did a ton of blood work. It took only a few hours to get my labs back.
Why hope is important in the face of Cushing's disease

Aug 12, 2024 | cushingsdiseasenews.com | Noura Costany |Steve Bryson |Brandy Moody

Last weekend, my husband and I took a trip upstate to see my family. We left late, so by the time we were on our way, it was dark outside. With an iced coffee in hand, I relaxed into my seat, singing songs with my husband and enjoying the darkness around me. I sipped on my drink, glancing over at my partner. It dawned on me that I felt happy — hopeful, even. My mind snapped back to when I was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease in 2020.
I finally got organized by making a cute new medical cart

Jul 29, 2024 | cushingsdiseasenews.com | Noura Costany |Andrea Lobo |Brandy Moody

I looked around my apartment last week and realized I had medication everywhere. My coffee table had piles of pill bottles, my counter was full of Sharps containers and syringes, and my drawers were chock-full of vitamins. Everywhere I looked, there was something related to my Cushing’s disease. I’ve been trying to take some responsibility for things from my husband. He works so hard to do everything for me, and I can’t help but worry about the toll it’s taking on his mental health.
What it means to reinvent yourself after Cushing's disease

Jul 23, 2024 | cushingsdiseasenews.com | Brandy Moody |Marisa Wexler |Noura Costany |Andrea Lobo

Someone once told me that you don’t “discover” yourself, rather you “invent” yourself. I’ve found it necessary to reinvent myself countless times. With each evolution, my aim is to create an improved version of me. Each time, I hope it will be the finalized version that will provide my soul with satisfaction. The truth is that we never stop changing.
SPI-62, now clofutriben, normalizes cortisol levels in Phase 2 trial

Jun 12, 2024 | cushingsdiseasenews.com | Margarida Maia |Paris Dancy |Brandy Moody |Marisa Wexler

Sparrow Pharmaceuticals’ oral small molecule SPI-62, now being called clofutriben, can lower the levels of free cortisol in the urine of people with Cushing’s syndrome caused by a tumor outside the adrenal glands, including those with Cushing’s disease.
USP8 mutations have little effect on Cushing’s surgical outcomes

May 10, 2024 | cushingsdiseasenews.com | Margarida Maia |Brandy Moody |Catarina Louro-Matos |Steve Bryson

The presence of somatic mutations in the USP8 gene, found in up to half of people with Cushing’s disease, appears to have no impact on how well patients fare after undergoing surgery to remove a disease-causing pituitary tumor, a study has found.
Take care of yourself during Cushing's Awareness Month

Apr 22, 2024 | cushingsdiseasenews.com | Noura Costany |Jessica Bracy |Brandy Moody

Living with Cushing’s disease is a daily battle. With insomnia, weight gain, vision problems, and bone density issues, managing my symptoms takes up a large part of my day, every day. Cushing’s disease can be debilitating; it can take over both my physical and mental health if I let it. That’s why it’s so important for those of us with Cushing’s to take care of ourselves and celebrate our strength.
Herbal supplement found to contain steroid that causes Cushing's syndrome

Feb 2, 2024 | cushingsdiseasenews.com | Marisa Wexler |Andrea Lobo |Brandy Moody |Steve Bryson

Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has issued a warning that Gu Jie Ling, an herbal concoction marketed as a “traditional medicine,” contains a drug called dexamethasone that can cause Cushing’s syndrome, and has advised the public not to purchase or consume it. The HSA recommends that people who have been taking Gu Jie Ling consult a doctor immediately to discuss steps for stopping it safely.