A woman developed therapy-related Cushing’s syndrome after prolonged treatment with a glucocorticoid for osteoarthritis, which is marked by joint damage and degeneration, a case study reports. As a result, the woman developed adrenal insufficiency and was misdiagnosed with perimenopause. In adrenal insufficiency, the adrenal glands become unable to produce sufficient…
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Because of major muscle and bone issues caused by my Cushing’s disease, I’ve been an ambulatory wheelchair user, which means I can sometimes move independently but use my wheelchair when I feel I need it. Through treatment, though, my muscles and bones have slowly strengthened, so I’ve been…
All patients who completed a Phase 2 clinical trial of clofutriben, an oral small molecule that Sparrow Pharmaceuticals is developing for endogenous Cushing’s syndrome, chose to continue on the experimental treatment as part of a planned open-label extension. Overall, the results of the trial, dubbed RESCUE, showed promise, Sparrow…
Becoming educated and informed about Cushing’s disease is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information such as the diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your Cushing’s journey.
Besides surgery, there are several therapeutic strategies that may be used to manage Cushing’s disease. Here you can find more information about some of the approved and experimental treatments.
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