
Cushing's Syndrome Support Group
Cushing's syndrome is an endocrine disorder caused by excessive levels of the endogenous corticosteroid hormone cortisol. Symptoms include rapid weight gain, atrophy of the skin (which gets thin and bruises easily) and others. Patients frequently suffer various psychological disturbances as well. Join the community to get support and find others who know what you're going...
Michelle
SITE:
http://www.pituitarycenter.com/site/test.php
The worst part of Cushing is - if you REALLY have Cushing - NO diet will work, I mean diet could help you not become a ball-shaped monster, but you never would be able to get in "healthy" shape until your body will stop make too much cortisol
I have steroid induced Cushings Syndrome, that is caused by extreme steroid therepy to treat lung problems (ABPA and Asthma). I have gained over 100 lbs in the last five years. I have all the symptoms, moodyness, depression, bruising,facial hair growth cognitive impairment...and many more. There is a wonderful web site that is full of information on this disease its causes and its cures. Cushings help.com I check it out everyday. Its a rare disease that noone can completely understand not friends or family, you have to live it to understand its miseries. Tomorrow I am going to an endo. doctor. My interist and pulminary specialist really have little to say except agreeing its bad. I am looking for answers and I will tell you all when I find some.
Take Care Kim
I have cushings and I have just had the operation to remove the tumour in my pituitary gland in my head, I have all the symptoms, hair on face, redness in skin, big pregnant belly, hump on the back of my neck, osteoperosis, broken ribs,knees and ankles...need I go on...but to get rid of all this, you NEED to have the tumour removed that is causing all of this...I had my op 13th April 2008 and i lost 4 kilos just sitting on my butt in Hospital! I have now lost some of my belly and my hump is getting smaller, I have more energy and have lost the redness in my skin...so PLEEASE fellow cushies...dont give up and push your docs for an MRI scan and they will find that little tumour culprit that is doing this to your body.