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Melissa R, pituitary bio
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Hi my name is Melissa. I am 31 years old and I was diagnosed with pituitary dependent Cushing's disease in May of 1996 when I was 17.

Since then I have had 2 pituitary surgeries to remove the tumor.  Thirty radiation treatments on my pituitary.  Three attempts at a bilateral adrealectomy with only one adrenal being removed.

I am now at a point were my doctor is not sure what to do next.  My cortisol levels are now normal, but my ACTH is about 4 times the normal limit.

I am about ready to give up on ever being cured.

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