What is Cushings Syndrome

Cushing's syndrome or hypercortisolism or hyperadrenocorticism is an endocrine disorder caused by excessive levels of the endogenous corticosteroid hormone cortisol. It may also be...

Join Now

Free, anonymous support from people just like you.

We're on Facebook!
Check out our page!
DS Store is Open
DS t-shirts and more
Advertisement
Discussion:
Cushings and PCOS
Watch this 
View More Posts Ignore
has anyone with Cushings been misdiagnosed with PCOS?
Posted on 06/01/09, 10:06 am
4 Replies Add Your Reply
Reminder: This is a support group for Cushing's Syndrome. We trust you will do your best to remain positive and helpful. For more information, see our rules of the road.

You may also create your own Member Groups where you can moderate the discussion.
Comment:
Email me when others reply to this topic help
View More Posts Ignore
Reply #1 - 06/25/09  7:57am
" I have...I have all the signs but never found cysts the tests point to it but never got a straight answer. "
View More Posts Ignore
Reply #2 - 06/26/09  11:24am
" never getting a satright answer is definately something i can relate to! thanks fro the comments "
View More Posts Ignore
Reply #3 - 07/21/09  1:08pm
" the more i read the more i know that i do not have pcos.. the etst i had did say i had a high ketosteriod level.. which idicated high adrogens.. but in pcos that appears to be caused by high insulin due to being insulin resistant.. but i am almost positive that uopn finding nothing on my adrenal and ovarian CT scan the dr will say its pcos...i had the scan done today .. the nurse who did it said if there is anything dangerous the dr will call me today becsue they will send the results right over.. well im not hearing anything yet.. so .. im not expecting i have my answer yet..and might never get it "
View More Posts Ignore
Reply #4 - 07/29/09  8:31am
" i dont believe i have it either i thinks its my insilin retention but im getting ready to gave a gastric bypass so im hoping all this will be a thing of the past !!!! "

Add Your Reply
Advertisement

Advertisement
Content on DailyStrength.org is for informational purposes only. We do not provide any medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. More info
Portions of support group and treatment information provided by Wikipedia under the GNU FDL license
Copyright 2006-2009, DailyStrength, Inc. All rights reserved.
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Report Abuse | HSW International | HSW China | HSW Brazil