Crushing Cushing’s
— Catarina Louro-Matos

Two weeks ago, I ended my column by discussing the cold I got during my Portugal vacation in summer 2017 when I was six or seven months post-operation. Let’s continue that story. Many pharmacists and doctors…

Welcome to the end of another week! For those of you who live in the U.S. had Thanksgiving last week, I hope you were able to spend time with your families, friends, and other loved ones while…

Hello, everyone! This week, I want to touch upon a topic I’m frequently asked about: my recovery. I want to start by making something clear: Cushing’s disease recovery is different for everyone. My recovery differs from…

Hey, everyone! This week, I want to touch upon something that many Cushing’s patients deal with: others telling us how we should feel. While some people mean well, others get annoyed with us and think we’re overreacting.

Hey, everyone! This week, I want to get a little more personal. Many readers have asked how I dealt with Cushing’s disease. So, I want to share that part of my story with you. Me in…

Hey, everyone! In last week’s column, I wrote a list of things that ease post-surgery anxieties. The aftermath of Cushing’s causes intense anxiety, and some of us develop new phobias. This is absolutely normal behavior when coping…

Hey, everyone! Hope this week was a good one for all of you. In this column, I want to touch on the subject of post-surgery anxieties and how to cope with them. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)…

Hey, everyone! Let’s discuss the huge misconception that survivors only get better and better with each day after surgery. I’m about to drop a huge truth bomb on you: You’re going to have hellish days. Sorry for being…

Hey, everyone! Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions online about what to expect once you receive a diagnosis. There are a ton of different ways things can go after an official diagnosis, and I only…

Note: I wrote other letters to patients awaiting diagnosis, those who have received surgery, and those who are years post-surgery. You can read them here. Dear Caregivers, On behalf of the Cushing’s community, thank you. Thank…

Happy Friday once again, everyone! I hope you all enjoyed my series of open letters in the past few weeks. I know how lonely and scary dealing with Cushing’s disease can be, so I hope you…