I live most of my life in the “in-between.” There are days when I feel incredibly good, and days when I feel absolutely horrible. But most of the time, I fall somewhere in the middle. It can be hard not to think of Cushing’s disease in extremes. People are…
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Women with adrenal Cushing’s syndrome may have lower muscle mass than those with Cushing’s disease, a study in China suggests. Researchers found that premenopausal women with Cushing’s caused by a type of adrenal tumor called an adenoma had significantly lower muscle mass relative to their height…
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Editor’s note: This story includes a mention of suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org. Internationally, find a suicide prevention helpline at…
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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