A few weekends ago, my family and I all crammed into a car and drove to Pennsylvania from our home in Michigan for my beloved grandmother’s funeral. Since we had a toddler and a 7-month-old in the car, eight hours turned into 12. That long car ride was followed by…
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Long-term use of corticosteroids may cause iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome, a side effect of the medication that can lead to noticeable changes such as a rounded, “moon-shaped” face, according to a case report from India. In the report describing five patients, all but one…
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I glance at the clock for the 15th time. It’s 2 a.m. I need to wake up in two hours to feed the baby, and my eyes are stinging with exhaustion. I’ve tried everything. I count sheep. I manifest. I put on the sounds of oceans, forests, and birds. I…
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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