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.
January Birthstone Garnet. For those lucky ones born in the month of January, usually filled with snow and post Christmas celebrations, your birthstone is Garnet. This stone comes in a variety of colors ranging from pink to black. Most common of this birthstone color is reddish brown. The word garnet means grain or seed.