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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.

I forget that not everyone knows I’m sick

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 it strange if I tell them? Is it weird if I keep it to myself? Am…

Society’s response to weight-loss drugs can rub me wrong

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 about Ozempic (semaglutide), developed to treat type 2 diabetes, and similar medications that are used by…

Choosing prenatal vitamins in light of my Cushing’s

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 with both Cushing’s disease and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), having a baby isn’t an…