Medications for Cushing's syndrome: If surgery and/or radiation aren't effective, medications can be used to regulate cortisol production in the body. However, for people who have severe Cushing's syndrome symptoms, sometimes medications are used before surgery and radiation treatment.
The gemstone Amethyst is the Birthstone for February. It is also the Zodiac stone for the constellation of Pisces. Amethyst is associated with spirituality, wisdom, sobriety, and security.
The birthstone for the month of January is the garnet, which means that red is the commonly accepted January birthstone color. It signifies trust and friendship, which makes it a good gift for a friend. The word garnet comes from the Latin word granatum, which means pomegranate.