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  1. The "Ugly disease" article was written much better than the "You'd Rather Be Dead" article. Also, that is how Mrs. Vincent referred to her own Cushing's disease so it didn't offend me. When journalist write things that are not true sort of bugs me. "Such as the "You'd rather be dead" article referred to our heads being like basketballs. I have been known to refer to my Cushing's as "The Monster" oh yeah....and when I see myself in a dressing room I just have to laugh because I look like the "Pillsbury dough girl" :ph34r:
  2. Amy, When you had 139.7 UFC with a reference range of below 50.... were no further test ordered? I know that obesity can raise cortisol level just as someone who uses alcohol can...However, to my knowledge it would be minimally elevated over the reference range. Your's was almost 3 x higher than the high end of the reference range. Are you still in testing or have you got a diagnosis that you are comfortable with? Christina, Thanks for posting the article.....it's interesting but way over my head This would be a good article for anyone who has been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome but yet believe they may have Cushing's to print out and take to their doctor. Cathy
  3. I couldn't access the medscape article to read it. When someone has metabolic syndrome do they have elevated levels of cortisol? For someone to have Cushing's....even in mild cases, elevated cortisol would have to be present at some point, wether it be occasionally or continuous. I do believe that the entire endocrine system works together...And my personal belief is that if someone has one endocrine disorder diabetes, thyroid, etc. then I think those people are more prone to develop additional endocrine disorders including Cushing's. Cathy
  4. Saz, The cookbooks are $10.00 including postage. Yes, it cost extra for postage outside of the US but CUSH is absorbing those cost. Some people who purchase cookbooks, ribbon pins, etc. who are located outside of the US will add a little extra to their payment as a donation....however it is not expected. Cathy
  5. Just wondering if any of you saw this....As Cushing's patients we know how cortisol dulls the memory. If this pill can dull memory in trauma patients... by reducing adrenal hormones, what effect could this same pill have on Cushing's? Also, this drug has been on the market for years...used for high blood pressure. What effect can it have on people who take it for high blood pressure who don't need to have their memory dulled? If it truely reduces adrenal hormones should it be avoided during Cushing's testing? I'm not sure that I understand the full concept of how this drug works. Click here: AOL News - 'Trauma Pill' Could Make Memories Less Painful http://aolsvc.news.aol.com/news/article.ad...S00010000000001 "During stress, the body pours out adrenaline and other "fight or flight" hormones that help write memories into the "hard drive" of the brain, Propranolol can blunt this. "
  6. Autumn, I believe you purchased a ribbon pin from CUSH didn't you? Also, I wanted to add that the blue and yellow colors tend to vary on some of the items..... cups, pens, pins, tote bags, brochures, etc. However, it's all shades of blue and a shades of yellow. Cathy
  7. This is interesting but how do we avoid it...MSG seems to be in everything. Cathy
  8. I'm not 100% sure but I don't think these stamps can be purchased from the post office. I don't think they are actual USPS stamps. However, they have been approved for use, by the USPS according to what I have read. (see below) "Approved for domestic use by the United States Postal Service, stamps are sold in sheets of 20 and are available in seven denominations. Each stamp measures 1.90" x 1.40" and the featured image measures 1.10" x 1.10". It looks like they are available for $18.99 per sheet of 20 -.37 cent stamps. from CafePress. Mary posted that $2.00 of each purchase will go the the running of these boards and the rest of the websites. To order click here: http://www.cafepress.com/cushpersonal,cush...upport.27670673 I hope this information is correct... If not, then Mary please correct it when you return... Cathy
  9. Jeanne, You can order the pins by mail or from the web site. If you will scroll up there is a post in this topic that explains how to order the pins, cost, etc. I'm glad that you are doing better....You have certainly been in my thoughts and prayers. Cathy
  10. Ros, Thanks again for my copy! I was just thinking...... If you have been diagnosed with Cushing's perhaps you could contact the news paper publisher of the article. They may just want to interview you and it could get some publicity for Cushing's! Cathy
  11. I would like to read the article too! CLGifford@aol.com Thanks, Cathy
  12. The blue and yellow ribbon pins are still available. Also the gold circle pins are still available. The cost for the ribbon pin... $12.00 ea. The cost for the circle pin... $14.00 ea. If you order the ribbon pin and the circle pin together, the cost for both pins... $22.00. (All of these prices include shipping) If you would like to place an order for pin(s) please send your check or money order to CUSH PO Box 1843 Florence, AL. 35631-1843 Please include a note to let me know that your payment is for pin(s) and the type of pin(s) that you want. Also, include an email address or phone number in case there is a question about your order. You may also order pins through PayPal at this link http://www.cush.org/pins.htm Blue and Yellow Ribbon Pin.......... $12.00 ea. Gold Circle pin............................ $14.00 ea. Both pins for a special price of ..... $22.00 Thanks, Cathy
  13. Lorie, I just found out that pins were mailed to Shauna for the upcoming Portland meeting. ?I understand that you will be attending that meeting so perhaps you will want to purchase the pin(s) from Shauna. The blue and yellow ribbon pins are $14.00 ea. Cathy ?
  14. Yes, Lorie CUSH Org. has pins for sale. As a matter of fact, I believe we just recently got a new shipment of them. http://www.cush.org/pins.htm The address to order pins using a check is not correct on the link. ?If you want to order pins and pay with a check you need to send your check to: CUSH Organization 911 Evanston Dr. Jackson, MI. 49202 You also need to include a note as to what you are ordering. Thanks, Cathy
  15. The buttons should be on the way to Sue, she should receive them soon. I think this is a good way to help people become more aware of Cushing's. ?I can't wait to see the finished product and I hope everyone likes them. Cathy ?
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