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Excess Skin Removal After Cushing’s

Question: I’ve lost the weight from my Cushing’s, but I have so much excess skin in my abdomen that I am very uncomfortable and depressed. Is there any way of getting the excess skin off other than surgery? What arguments can I use with my insurance company to have the skin removal classified as “medically… Continue Reading

Dry Skin After Surgery

Question: I am cured from Cushing’s but now have extremely dry, itchy skin and a rash. Is this common after recovery from Cushing’s? Answer: Dry, itchy skin are symptoms that could be explained by some deterioration of thyroid function, a condition that occurs… Continue Reading

Cushing’s and Flu Shots

Question: I am 51 years old and have Cushing’s Disease due to a pituitary tumor that was removed 5 weeks ago. I presently take 30 mg of hydrocortisone a day. Last week I had an ITT test and coincidentally later that day got a virus and had to go to the hospital. I was given… Continue Reading

Blood Pressure After Treatment for Cushing’s

Question: Does blood pressure always return to normal after Cushing’s is resolved? If not, why would it still stay high if my Cushing’s is gone? Answer: Blood pressure does not always normalize when Cushing’s syndrome is resolved. It is likely that long-standing hypertension, regardless of its cause, changes the blood vessels so that hypertension persists… Continue Reading

Age and Recovery From Cushing’s

Question: Does age have anything to do with the time required to recover from Cushing’s? Answer: Age has a significant effect on the recovery from the effects of Cushing’s disease. Younger people are more likely to heal faster… Continue Reading