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Osteoporosis Recovery After Cushing’s

Question: I have osteoporosis due to Cushing’s. Will this improve over time? Answer: A recent study has shown substantial improvements in bone density within several years after the successful cure of patients with pituitary Cushing’s. Bones have the best possible chance for recovery when the replacement steroid dosage is as low as possible. If you… Continue Reading

Leg Cramps

Question: Since successful surgery, I have a lot of leg cramps at night. Is this common and what will help? Answer: Leg cramps may come from steroid withdrawal. It is also important to make sure that… Continue Reading

Joint Issues After Cushing’s

Question: I had an adrenalectomy in August 2007. I am down to 5 mg of cortisol in the morning and 5 at night. I find that my thumbs and fingers pop at the joint and hurt. I must take my other hand and pop the joint back in place. I cannot make a fist anymore… Continue Reading

Heart Palpitations

Question: I have a lot of heart palpitations. My endocrinologist says they are not dangerous, but they really bother me. What causes these and should I see a cardiologist just to make sure? Answer: There are many different types of palpitations. Some are a normal heart beat which is too fast and others represent an… Continue Reading

Growth Hormone Deficiency After Pituitary Surgery

Question: Should every patient who has had pituitary surgery be tested for growth hormone deficiency and how soon following surgery? Answer: Patients with macroadenomas (tumors greater than 1 cm), patients who have undergone transsphenoidal or other pituitary surgery, patients with loss of other anterior pituitary hormones, or patients who have had radiation therapy are at… Continue Reading