People have been posting this on Facebook so I thought I'd do one! (I stole some others' answers though because I couldn't have said it any better) 1. The illness I live with is: Cushing's disease then Adrenal Insufficiency. I had Cushing's disease for 7-10 years and had unsuccessful pituitary surgeries in December '09, and February '10. I had a bilateral adrenalectomy in September, which left me with adrenal insufficiency obviously. 2. I was diagnosed with it in the year: 2009 3. But I had symptoms since: 2000 4. The biggest adjustment I’ve had to make is: saying no. To work, friends, family. It's been hard not being able to do the things I would like to do. 5. Most people assume: that I am just fat and lazy. My body is still getting used to lower doses of steroids and it will take time for me to loose the weight and build up my strength again. 6. The hardest part about mornings are: EVERYTHING. I am in pain when I get up every mornin
(Formerly known as Life with Cushing's)