Day Two, Cushing’s Awareness Challenge

Posted on April 2, 2012 by MaryO

I would be remiss if I didn’t use today’s Challenge post to remind readers that there is a wonderful opportunity to ask Dr. Theodore Friedman questions about thyroid or other issues.  Dr. Friedman (or Dr. F, as he is called on the boards) has been a help to so many Cushies.  He specializes in cyclical Cushing’s and seems to be able to diagnose what other, lesser, doctors cannot.

Dr. Theodore Friedman

Dr. Theodore Friedman

According to his website, goodhormonehealth.com:

So many of us believe that fatigue, weight gain, loss of libido and other problems are just symptoms we must learn to live with. What if these symptoms are not the result of stress, diet, or aging, but are actually caused by a hormonal disorder? Symptoms of hormone deficiency or excess may be subtle and difficult to diagnose. Many hormonal problems are misdiagnosed as depression, especially in women.

You know your own body better than anyone else, and you know when something is wrong. Dr. Friedman is a compassionate, caring physician who will listen carefully to your concerns and work with you to establish a treatment plan. As an experienced, board-certified endocrinologist and researcher, he has the capabilities to diagnose and treat even the most difficult hormonal problems.

Dr. Friedman has found that some of his patients suffer from undiagnosed pituitary or adrenal problems. These include many people suffering from Cushing’s disease, which can present a baffling array of symptoms and is frequently misdiagnosed. Other patients may have pituitary or adrenal insufficiency, which has numerous symptoms and is equally hard to diagnose. Dr. Friedman is a world expert in these difficult-to-diagnose diseases and he welcomes inquiries from patients and their physicians.

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Dr. Friedman is not a stranger to Cushings Help.

Dr. Friedman will Return April 2, 2012

Have questions about thyroid issues?

Ask Dr. Theodore Friedman.

Theodore C. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D. has opened a private practice, specializing in treating patients with adrenal, pituitary, thyroid and fatigue disorders. Dr. Friedman has privileges at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Martin Luther King Medical Center. His practice includes detecting and treating hormone imbalances, including hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Friedman is also an expert in diagnosing and treating pituitary disorders, including Cushings disease and syndrome.

Dr. Friedman’s career reflects his ongoing quest to better understand and treat endocrine problems. With both medical and research doctoral degrees, he has conducted studies and cared for patients at some of the country’s most prestigious institutions, including the University of Michigan, the National Institutes of Health, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and UCLA’s Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science.

Read Dr. Friedman’s First Guest Chat, November 11, 2003.
Read Dr. Friedman’s Second Guest Chat, March 2, 2004.

Listen to Dr. Friedman First Live Voice Interview, January 29, 2009.
Listen to Dr. Friedman Second Live Voice Interview, March 12, 2009.
Listen to Dr. Friedman Third Live Voice Interview, February 13, 2011.
Listen to Dr. Friedman Fourth Live Voice Interview, March 12, 2012.

Dr. Friedman will return tonight, April 2, 2012.  The call in number with questions or comments is (646) 200-0162.

Listen live at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cushingshelp

This interview will be archived afterwards at the same link and on iTunes Cushie Podcasts

 

 MaryO, Imperial Web Mistress

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Dr. Theodore Friedman Will Return April 2

Posted on March 24, 2012 by MaryO
Dr. Theodore Friedman Will Return April 2

Dr. Theodore Friedman Will Return April 2, 2012

Have questions about thyroid issues?

Ask Dr. Theodore Friedman.

Theodore C. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D. has opened a private practice, specializing in treating patients with adrenal, pituitary, thyroid and fatigue disorders. Dr. Friedman has privileges at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Martin Luther King Medical Center. His practice includes detecting and treating hormone imbalances, including hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Friedman is also an expert in diagnosing and treating pituitary disorders, including Cushings disease and syndrome.

Dr. Friedman’s career reflects his ongoing quest to better understand and treat endocrine problems. With both medical and research doctoral degrees, he has conducted studies and cared for patients at some of the country’s most prestigious institutions, including the University of Michigan, the National Institutes of Health, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and UCLA’s Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science.

Read Dr. Friedman’s First Guest Chat, November 11, 2003. 
Read Dr. Friedman’s Second Guest Chat, March 2, 2004.

Listen to Dr. Friedman First Live Voice Interview, January 29, 2009. 
Listen to Dr. Friedman Second Live Voice Interview, March 12, 2009. 
Listen to Dr. Friedman Third Live Voice Interview, February 13, 2011.
Listen to Dr. Friedman Fourth Live Voice Interview, March 12, 2012.

Dr. Friedman will return April 2, 2012.  The call in number with questions or comments is (646) 200-0162.

Listen live at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cushingshelp

This interview will be archived afterwards at the same link and on iTunes Cushie Podcasts

 

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Cushing’s Will Be on Mainstream TV – tomorrow!

Posted on March 5, 2012 by MaryO

ABC’s World News Tonight is doing a story on Cushing’s syndrome.

We are very excited in that it has a chance to raise awareness of Cushing’s among the millions of viewers and potentially reach some people who haven’t yet been diagnosed.

A physician who is going to be interviewed for the segment, which is planned to air tomorrow, March 6, 2012!

Be sure to tune in… and record the segment?

 

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Dr. Theodore Friedman Returns to Answer Our Questions

Posted on February 27, 2012 by MaryO

Have questions about the new Korlym? How about Korlym vs ketoconazole? About medical vs surgical treatment for Cushing’s.

Ask Dr. Theodore Friedman.

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Theodore C. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D. has opened a private practice, specializing in treating patients with adrenal, pituitary, thyroid and fatigue disorders. Dr. Friedman has privileges at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Martin Luther King Medical Center. His practice includes detecting and treating hormone imbalances, including hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Friedman is also an expert in diagnosing and treating pituitary disorders, including Cushings disease and syndrome.

Dr. Friedman’s career reflects his ongoing quest to better understand and treat endocrine problems. With both medical and research doctoral degrees, he has conducted studies and cared for patients at some of the country’s most prestigious institutions, including the University of Michigan, the National Institutes of Health, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and UCLA’s Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science.

Read Dr. Friedman’s First Guest Chat, November 11, 2003.
Read Dr. Friedman’s Second Guest Chat, March 2, 2004.

 

Listen to Dr. Friedman First Live Voice Interview, January 29, 2009.
Listen to Dr. Friedman Second Live Voice Interview, March 12, 2009.
Listen to Dr. Friedman Third Live Voice Interview, February 13, 2011.

Listen live at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cushingshelp/2012/03/13/questions-about-medical-therapies-for-cushings

Call in to ask your question at 

(646) 200-0162

This interview will be archived afterwards at the same link and on iTunes Cushie Podcasts 

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Have You Been Diagnosed With Cushing’s? Earn $125 or $250

Posted on February 6, 2012 by MaryO

Update: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 is the last day to call.

We invite you to help us create better information, tools, and resources

for people with Cushing’s Syndrome

  • How: Share your opinions and give input in a one-on-one confidential interview. Your opinions will remain confidential. The overall results will help others with Cushing’s Syndrome. 

  • When: Market research interviews can be conducted by phone or in-person, in a location near you. The interview will last approximately 45 minutes.

  • If you are interested in a phone interview or in-person interview, please contact Clair Carmichael Johnstone (see details below). More information (including cities and locations for in-person interviews) will be provided on the phone. 

  • Am I Eligible? If you’ve been diagnosed with Cushing’s Syndrome and still experience symptoms of Cushing’s you are eligible to participate. Cushing’s Syndrome includes: Cushing’s Disease, ectopic Cushing’s and adrenal Cushing’s. Patients should have been diagnosed within the last 10 years. 

  • At this time, patients who are in remission, were diagnosed more than 10 years ago, or have had a bilateral adrenalectomy are not eligible for research.

  • Details: Participants eligible for market research will be asked to participate in the 45-minute interview. Patients participate also receive an honorarium (payment) for your time. Those who participate in an in-person interview will be compensated $250 and those who choose a phone interview will receive $125 for their time.

  • Why?  Corcept Therapeutics is interested in hearing from people who suffer from Cushing’s Syndrome in order to improve treatment and information available. This can lead to improved education and resources for those with Cushing’s and physicians treating Cushing’s.

How do I find out more?

If you have questions or would like to participate, please contact Clair Carmichael Johnstone at:

Toll-free number: (800) 856-6706, or

E-mail: cushing@compasshc.com

 

Please provide your name, phone number, and the best times to reach you so we can follow up promptly.

 

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