Kick-Off of the Cushing's Awareness Challenge

I was telling someone the other day about this challenge.  She doesn't have Cushing's so she was a bit perplexed about the reason for it.  I told her to just read the comments on my blog, and that alone should give her some understanding.  For as many comments that I get, I get many more emails.

"OMG, that is ME!"


"I am terrified and no one will help me."


"Who is your doctor? I can't find one here who can help me."


"I think I have symptoms of Cushing's. I had no clue until I googled my symptoms and found your blog. Can you help me?"

That happens to all of us who blog about Cushing's.  Countless folks have been helped and found treatment for their symptoms through our network of bloggers.  We are active in support boards, Facebook groups, Twitter, and more.  We care.

Why do we care?  Cushing's Disease/Syndrome kills. Period. The quality of life of someone who suffers is tremendously reduced.  Mortality and morbidity rise.  Many suffer from panhypopituitarism, too.  And so much more.

So join me and all the others this week in spreading the news about Cushing's.  You will save lives.