Cushing’s disease was identified as the underlying cause of spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) — a rare condition marked by the buildup of fat in the space around the spinal cord — in a 62-year-old woman with progressive leg weakness who had to undergo immediate spinal decompression surgery. Both that…
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I groaned as I woke up in the middle of the night, overwhelmed by a sharp, relentless pain in my wrist. The ache was so intense that tears filled my eyes before I could even process what was happening. I forced myself to leave the warmth of my blanket and…
A urine test that measures cortisol, cortisone, and dexamethasone simultaneously can improve the reliability of 24-hour urinary free cortisol (UFC) testing for diagnosing Cushing’s syndrome, including Cushing’s disease, according to a study It also helps detect interfering medications and provides doctors with additional biomarkers for more accurate…
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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