Chronically Yours— Noura Costany

My white blood cell count was high during my first tumor with Cushing’s disease, back in 2020. Now, with my second tumor, it’s happening all over again. For that reason, I’ve added a…

I have Cushing’s disease and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), both of which cause fertility issues. With Cushing’s, my periods stopped entirely and my hormones are obviously completely messed up. With PCOS, I…

I’ve been open about my current journey with in vitro fertilization (IVF). A few months ago, my husband and I went through the first part of it, freezing our embryos, and now we’re…

I turned 29 last week, and for the first time, I no longer feel like I’m waiting for life to happen. In the past, Cushing’s disease took over every aspect of my life.

Cushing’s disease takes a toll on the body, sometimes including osteoporosis and bone loss. People often forget that those symptoms might mean that teeth are affected. Unfortunately for me, my teeth have lost…

Nobody likes getting MRIs. You’re shoved into a giant clanging machine where you’re supposed to remain completely still. I go through this nightmare every six months to check on my pituitary tumor. After I…

I’ve had a lot of awkward interactions recently. I’ve made some new friends and reconnected with old ones, yet I never know when to bring up where my Cushing’s disease is at. Is…

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…

I’ve talked a lot about how my Cushing’s disease causes severe anxiety. It raises cortisol, which is the stress hormone, so even on medication, I’m in a perpetual state of nervousness and anxiety…

As someone with Cushing’s disease, one of the biggest mistakes I’ve made is trying to have the same type of day that healthy people have, following the same schedules as my friends. Quotes…

I crave the summer and often find myself thinking of the waves — the ups and downs, the gorgeous sun hitting my face as the water moves high and then low, the beautiful,…