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Cushing Syndrome?? - 3/31/2014 2:32:24 PM

shiftyw

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I just saw my endo. He wants to test me for Cushings Syndrome. Im a bit thrown. Anyone ever had this? Having read the symptoms...I can see why he wants to test me...but I am a but freaked at the possibility of a pituitary tumor. Although he assured me if I do have it it's more likely from several rounds of steroid shots. But just wondering if anyone has had experience with this?

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RE: Cushing Syndrome?? - 3/31/2014 2:43:04 PM

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My Mister developed severe health issues last year, in which one of the medications
used to keep him stable was Prednisone, sometimes as much as 60Mg intravenously, during
his many hospital stays. He also took it on a daily basis upon release, albeit in smaller quantity.
It was no surprise to his Primary Care doctor that his thyroid levels were out of whack.
Had it not been for his history with the steroids, he would have referred him for further testing.

He has been off the steroids since September, thanks to a miraculous surgery, and his blood levels
are now back to normal. How long have you been using steroids/stopped using them? It's been said it
could take a good 6 months to get out of your system. Another thing to watch out for his steroid induced
diabetes, which most often will also resolve itself once the steroid is discontinued.

I understand your concerns, and would be freaking out as well. But it's best that your doctor is willing
to make sure there isn't anything more serious going on.

Best of luck to you!

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RE: Cushing Syndrome?? - 3/31/2014 5:30:33 PM

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Thanks,

Thats the thing- I had three sets of 4 steriod shots in my back over the course of six months ending nearly a year ago (in May). I was prescribed all crazy drugs over the course of the last two years, but none were steriods.

I think he's basing the test off what my body looks like now post steroid- but I think this is just how I am shaped. We will see.
Thanks again!

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RE: Cushing Syndrome?? - 4/19/2014 11:06:24 PM

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I don't have Cushings, but do have a pituitary tumor. It was discovered 7 years ago, and is micro rather than macro. I take a medication that keeps it from growing, even shrinks it some. The problems it caused before treatment are gone, and it isn't really a hindrance to anything. Of course, these tumors have different effects and mine doesn't result in Cushings, but I guess I'm just saying that if that is what is going in, there are treatments available.

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RE: Cushing Syndrome?? - 4/21/2014 7:54:25 AM

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Any word yet from the doctor?

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