People with Cushing’s syndrome are at a high risk of glaucoma — an eye condition in which the optic nerve that connects the eye and brain becomes damaged, potentially leading to vision loss — according to a new study that found the risk for Cushing’s patients is 74% greater than…
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Cushing’s disease can exacerbate any stress I have. It can get overwhelming, especially when it seems to be piling on — as happened during the recent election season. Many people with Cushing’s experience something like post-traumatic stress disorder before pituitary surgery because their anxiety is just too…
People with Cushing’s disease frequently experience cognitive and psychiatric complications, often persisting after surgery to remove the disease-driving tumor, a review study noted. That could be because high cortisol levels during active phases of Cushing’s disease can cause physical changes in brain structure that persist after cortisol levels are…
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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