Chronically Yours— Noura Costany

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,…

I never knew that Cushing’s disease could lead to fainting — until it happened to me. Fainting can be an incredibly overwhelming experience. For me, it starts in the stomach. I’ll feel awfully…

Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with tirzepatide. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. There have been many conversations…

Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with prenatal vitamins and supplements. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. As someone…

I’ve clawed my way through the same pitfalls over and over and over again: the self-doubt, the crippling lack of self-worth. Sometimes I feel like I’m in a wonderful place, as if I’ve put…

This year, I have new motivation. I’m hoping to have a healthy pregnancy sometime between now and 2026, and to do that I need to change a few habits. I’m adding a few vitamins,…