Cushing's Help and Support Printable Brochure Cushing's brochures that are sent out with the Cushing's Awareness Wristbands. Print them on special tri-fold brochure paper for the best effect. Newest version has a Columbus, OH picture.
Newest Helpful Hint:
Before any crisis occures, contact the local ambulance service that would come to your home and/or work and find out if they have a protocol to treat you...
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Next Chat Wednesday, January 2, 9PM Eastern. The Chatroom is open 24/7
New Bio January 1: Gerald (Jerry) is from Warren, Michigan. His wife had Cushings about 10 years ago, about 7 years before they met.
New Bio January 1: Catrina (Catrina) is from Manchester, England. She is not yet diagnosed but is waiting for her first Endo appointment for Cushing's testing on January 9, 2008. She has been having symptoms since she was around 18.
New Bio January 1: Tracey (trayseejaw) is from Franklin, New Jersey. Her 10 year old son may have Cushing's.
Latest Endo News January 1: Health Alert: Adrenal Crisis Causes Death in Some People Who Were Treated With hGH Treatment with hGH does not cause adrenal crisis, but because a number of people lacking growth hormone also lack ACTH, adrenal crisis has occurred in some people who were treated with hGH. In earlier updates we have talked about how adrenal crisis can be prevented, but people continue to die from adrenal crisis, which is brought on by lack of cortisol. These deaths can be prevented. Please talk to your doctor about whether you are at risk for adrenal crisis...
