A history of unexplained deep vein thrombosis, or blood clots in the deep veins, in an obese woman was ultimately revealed as an undiagnosed case of Cushing’s disease, according to a case study. Venous thromboembolism, a group of conditions that includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (when blood…
Relacorilant, an oral treatment being developed by Corcept Therapeutics, appears to be safe and effective for controlling high blood pressure caused by hypercortisolism, or excess cortisol, in adults with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome, including Cushing’s disease. That’s according to GRACE (NCT03697109), an international Phase 3 clinical study…
Discussion
I was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease in 2020 after several years of suffering and searching for answers. Since then, many different people have told me their opinions on my illness or given me unsolicited advice. For instance, they’ll say that using my wheelchair less will help my muscles or ask…
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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