People with Cushing’s disease often do an unusual amount of eating at night — but this behavior is driven mainly by mental health challenges and sleep disturbances, not because of the hormonal imbalance that underlies the disease. That’s according to a study, “Night…
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Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with various medications and supplements. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. My Cushing’s disease treatment plan has changed many times over the years. I have blood work done every…
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I am nine months postpartum, and while I’ve recovered from the urgent cesarean section and am managing motherhood to the best of my abilities, it has been a wild ride. While the initial postpartum period typically lasts six to eight weeks, full healing can take up to a year.
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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