Chronically Yours— Noura Costany

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Noura Costany (they/them) is a writer from Queens, New York. They were originally diagnosed with cyclical Cushing’s disease in 2020, and their pituitary adenoma recurrence was confirmed in 2022. Noura is hoping the column “Chronically Yours” will help spread the word about cyclical Cushing’s disease, create an online community for those struggling with chronic illnesses, and bring light to inequality that is often overlooked in healthcare systems. You can catch Noura on TikTok and Youtube @chronicallyyours_.

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How my healthcare experience has differed from New York to Michigan

Last June, my partner and I moved from New York City to Michigan. I was very involved with the healthcare system in New York, for better or worse. I was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease in 2020, and even though my main doctor is in Los Angeles, I still…

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What dreaded doctor appointment anxiety feels like and how I respond

I’m not sure if this is a universal sentiment in the chronically ill community, but it seems like every time I have a doctor appointment, it consumes my entire day. I’ll sit at the computer, waiting for the virtual appointment to start, knowing that it won’t come for several more…

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What the highs and lows of Cushing’s disease look like for me

Cortisol: It’s one of the hormones involved in the body’s fight-or-flight response. Feeling anxious about a test? You might be able to thank cortisol for that. Think everyone hates you? Perhaps it’s cortisol. Most people don’t know that cortisol can also make you depressed, like on those…


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