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A hematologist offers fresh insights about my blood work

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 hematologist to my doctor rotation to make sure there isn’t any cancer and that Cushing’s is…

Dental hygiene tips for those with Cushing’s disease

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 some calcium, which caused dental issues. My dentist pointed out that when parts of teeth are…

How I make myself more comfortable while getting an MRI

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 was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease, I had surgery in 2020 to remove my first tumor.