The risk of consuming supplements was recently highlighted in a case of a woman with Cushing’s syndrome caused by prolonged use of an over-the-counter arthritis product containing a glucocorticoid. The patient was ultimately diagnosed with Cushing’s based on her typical disease features together with her long exposure to the…
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As social media has grown over the years, more users have started working as influencers — people who build a following based on their purported level of knowledge and expertise in a specific field. This includes health. Phrases like “weight loss supplements,” “balance your hormones,” and even “lower your cortisol”…
A recent case of a man with Cushing’s disease illustrates a rare psychiatric manifestation of the disease — symptoms of functional neurological disorder (FND), according to a report. FND is where patients experience a series of neurological symptoms in the absence of a neurological disorder. “To our knowledge, this…
In their debut column for “Chronically Yours,” Noura Costany shares their Cushing’s disease journey, from diagnosis to surgery to recurrence.
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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