Despite achieving success, some people experience impostor syndrome — the feeling that they’re not good enough or haven’t earned it. They may feel like a fraud, like they’ve tricked people into believing they’re good at something. For those of us with chronic illness, impostor syndrome may cause us to wonder…
Fractures of the vertebrae (spinal bones) can occur early in the course of Cushing’s disease, according to an examination of chest X-rays of newly diagnosed patients. Men and those with high morning levels of blood cortisol were more likely to have vertebral fractures, and were also more likely to…
An 80-year-old man with Cushing’s disease developed prolonged adrenal insufficiency, or low cortisol levels, after years of treatment with the cortisol-lowering medication metyrapone, a case study reports. The patient was initially suspected of having ectopic Cushing’s — in which tumors are found in the adrenal glands atop the kidneys…
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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