A Moroccan woman with Cushing’s syndrome caused by prolonged exposure to glucocorticoids was unexpectedly found to also have Cushing’s disease, the form driven by a tumor in the brain’s pituitary gland, a case report shows. After stopping treatment with glucocorticoids, also commonly called corticosteroids or steroids, her cortisol levels…
Improvements in quality of life after successful surgery for Cushing’s disease vary widely, with many patients continuing to struggle physically and emotionally in the months following treatment despite normalization of cortisol levels, a new study has found. “Our results highlight the need to educate and support patients before and…
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I love it when kids ask me questions about my Cushing’s disease, because it’s a great chance to educate them. Kids are super curious, especially about my mobility aids and medications. In my experience, children generally understand why older adults or people…
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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