Question: I have been cured of adrenal Cushing’s and am now having muscle burning. Is this normal for post-Cushing’s and are Cushing’s patients prone to any connective tissue disorders?

Answer: The fatigue, aches e.t.c. that occur postoperatively are a very common cortisol withdrawal syndrome. A small proportion of patients may have hypothyroidism, fibromyalgia or rheumatoid arthritis however. It appears that the incidence of autoimmune diseases goes up in patients with Cushing syndrome after cure.

By Dr. George Chrousos MD (December, 1998)