My story begins well before April 2010, but I will never know exactly when. That is the deception of this horrible disease, it creeps up on you and takes over your body gradually. In 2009 my husband and I were relocated from Michigan to Wisconsin due to job loss. Now that I think back on it, I am grateful it happened. … Continue Reading
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An Update on Dual Release Glucocorticoid Replacement, Spring, 2011
Since 2008, the CSRF has been tracking the progress of a dual release glucocorticoid (cortisol) replacement medication developed by DuoCort Pharma that more closely mimics the natural secretion of cortisol over 24 hours. The original article appeared in the Spring, 2008 issue of the CSRF newsletter and discussed how the medication worked. A second article… Continue Reading
Question and Answer Period from Cushing’s Patient Education Day, February 2010
Question: Is Cushing’s hereditary? Dr. Lacroix – For adrenal causes of Cushing’s syndrome, there are some genetic forms. One is with micronodular adrenal dysplasia, sometimes with other tumors, called Carney Complex, where familial cases and responsible genes are now known. This is also true with ACTH-independent bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia as there are now more… Continue Reading
Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency
Patients who have had pituitary surgery or radiation for the treatment of Cushing’s Disease, or whom have large pituitary adenomas, are at risk for adult growth hormone (GH) deficiency. Following pituitary surgery or radiation, if a patient is already lacking normal secretion of three or four pituitary hormones, then there is a 95% chance that the patient is GH deficient. In patients who have had pituitary surgery or radiation, there is a 25% chance that the patient will be GH deficient even if secretion of other pituitary hormones is normal.… Continue Reading
Post-Operative Care After Treatment for Cushing’s
What should happen after successful treatment for Cushing’s? As anyone who has had Cushing’s knows, recovery is slow and frustrating. However, patients may not know what to expect regarding post-operative care, particularly about steroid replacement. Surgery for Cushing’s is not like having a gall bladder removed – once the gall bladder is gone, the problem… Continue Reading
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