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May 25, 2018May 23, 2018

Combating Body Dysmorphia Caused by Cushing’s Disease

Columns, Crushing Cushing's - a Column by Catarina Louro-Matos

Hi, everyone! This week, I want to talk to you all about something that personally affects me. I know it also affects many others who currently suffer from Cushing’s ... Read more

May 18, 2018May 17, 2018

Comparisons Are Thieves of Joy

Columns, Crushing Cushing's - a Column by Catarina Louro-Matos

Cushing’s disease is terrible for so many reasons. If you’ve seen my posts before (thank you!), you’ll have read what I’m saying next: This disease is taxing on your ... Read more

May 11, 2018May 10, 2018

For a Cushing’s Diagnosis, Talk to Your Doctor

Columns, Crushing Cushing's - a Column by Catarina Louro-Matos

Hello again, everyone! Hope you all had a fantastic week. For me, it’s been a weird one for many reasons. One relates to Cushing’s and a situation I realize ... Read more

May 4, 2018May 4, 2018

How Cushing’s Affects Your Weight

Columns, Crushing Cushing's - a Column by Catarina Louro-Matos

Hey, everyone! People often ask about diet and exercise on my support page, Crush Cushing’s. It’s a tricky topic because there are different types of Cushing’s (florid versus cyclic), ... Read more

April 27, 2018April 26, 2018

Horrific Medical Experiences Can Cause PTSD

Columns, Crushing Cushing's - a Column by Catarina Louro-Matos

Hey, everyone! Cushing’s disease entails a seemingly never-ending list of issues, and some don’t ever diminish, even after surgery. Some people have surgery, heal, recover, and move on with life, never ... Read more

April 20, 2018April 19, 2018

What Caregivers Should Know

Columns, Crushing Cushing's - a Column by Catarina Louro-Matos

Hey, everyone! Last week was another difficult one. We lost another Cushing’s survivor. I made a tribute to him on my Crush Cushing’s Facebook Page after someone close to him told ... Read more

April 13, 2018April 12, 2018

Dealing with Misdiagnoses

Columns, Crushing Cushing's - a Column by Catarina Louro-Matos

Hey, everyone! I asked my Instagram (Crush Cushing’s) followers which topics I should cover this week. So many of you responded, so thank you for that! The most-mentioned topic? ... Read more

April 6, 2018April 6, 2018

You’re Worth the Fight

Columns, Crushing Cushing's - a Column by Catarina Louro-Matos

This week’s post is a little more on the heavy side. On Easter Sunday, we lost another Cushie. This amazing woman had just released a book in December, had ... Read more

March 23, 2018March 22, 2018

How to Cope on Bad Days (Part 2)

Columns, Crushing Cushing's - a Column by Catarina Louro-Matos

Last week, I discussed how to cope with bad days within yourself. This week, I’ll discuss how to best tackle problems with other people. Cushing’s, and all the symptoms that ... Read more

March 16, 2018March 14, 2018

How to Cope on Bad Days (Part 1)

Columns, Crushing Cushing's - a Column by Catarina Louro-Matos

Bad days. There are more of them than there are good when it comes to dealing with the chronic issues Cushing’s disease brings. It’s a rollercoaster of mental and ... Read more

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