Question: What effects does Cushing’s have on the immune system and does the immune system recover after treatment of Cushing’s? Answer: Cushing’s syndrome, with its elevated cortisol levels, certainly suppresses the immune system. Patients with Cushing’s syndrome are at risk for many unique and unusual infectious diseases. Patients with severe hypercortisolism may develop many of… Continue Reading

Question: What effects does Cushing’s have on the eyes? Answer: Patients with Cushing’s syndrome may rarely develop an eye condition called central serous chorioretinopathy. This condition represents the accumulation of fluid behind the retina of the eye and may cause detachment of the retina resulting in impaired vision. Men are apparently affected more commonly than… Continue Reading

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… Continue Reading