People with Cushing’s syndrome may continue to have excess abdominal fat and diabetes years after achieving disease remission, putting them at an increased risk of experiencing cardiovascular, or heart-related, problems, a new study from Europe found. The data showed that, seven years after remission, individuals who’d had Cushing’s were more…
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I’ve been sick with Cushing’s disease for so long that being unhealthy is basically my status quo. I don’t blink at headaches or go to the doctor when my bones are aching. If I had every single issue checked out, I’d never leave the hospital. Simply going about my…
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There is much room for improvement when it comes to mobility aids. Most of the affordable options are one-size-fits-all and not tailored to an individual’s needs. Even though I rely on assistive devices, none of them is a perfect fit for me. Cushing’s disease has left me with myriad…
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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