Many people with Cushing’s disease have the dreaded “buffalo hump.” Mine appeared a few years before my official diagnosis. My husband pointed out a weird lump between my shoulders, but I shrugged it off as bad posture and started stretching to correct it. However, as the lump grew larger…
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A study tied high cortisol in Cushing’s disease to an increase in certain blood cells not explained by the presence of the disease-causing tumor, suggesting that simple blood tests may help doctors monitor patients and their response to treatment. “Routine complete blood counts may serve as accessible biomarkers for…
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Sex and intimacy can be uncomfortable to discuss. It can feel like a private conversation, especially after receiving a medical diagnosis that affects your sex life. However, it’s important to be open and honest about how chronic illness can affect intimacy so that the topic becomes less taboo. With…
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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