Prayers For My Friend

During the time I was sick, I heard alot of false misconceptions about my sickness. I was told I was fat, lazy, and moody. Just because I wanted to be that way. I was told maybe I should be healthier. I was told maybe my dogs gave me Cushing's. Also, I could just be stressed. I was told I that I am being tested by God. All these misconceptions made me feel I must have done something wrong to get myself this sick. Oh and this one is my favorite, "you're asian, you don't get Cushing's or tumors because those are Caucasian diseases." Could you imagine how crazy that sounds?

So I just want to set the record straight that it was none of the above that caused my illness. Cushing's is a abnormal mutation of the adrenal gland. It could have been any kind of mutation anywhere in my body but it was my adrenal gland. So that's that. The one that peeved me the most was the stereotype that asians don't get Cushing's. The reason I made this blog was to raise awareness for anyone who will stumble upon this, a cushing's patient, but I also made this to give voice that asians can get Cushing Syndrome/ disease. Or anyone else; a caucasion, latino, african, indian person...

Recently I was approached by a young lady from Vietnam named Nga Do. She emailed me asking for some advice because she thinks she has Cushing's but the doctor cannot confirm the source that is causing her Cushings. All they are telling her is that she has Pseudo-Cushings but no explanation. I am deeply affected that this girl cannot get an explanation for all of her symptoms. Also for the fact that we are both from the same country, it hurts that I cannot do more for her than to give her advice and pray for her. So I am posting this entry today for my friend Nga. With her consent I am sharing her story. I saw her more recent picture and it was almost like seeing my reflection in the mirror during the time I was sick too.  Nga, I know you will get better and I will be here for you whenever you need to talk. Thank you guys.

I ask that we can help pray for her to find an answer and have the best health she deserves.