Leslie Edwin, Author at CSRF - Cushing's Support & Research Foundation

Author Archives: Leslie Edwin

COVID-19 and Fear of Scarcity of Medication

Question: I take several replacement hormones for my hypopituitarism / adrenal insufficiency. I’m scared that there will be a disruption to global supplies. I’m tempted to stretch out my doses so I have my medicine for a longer period of time “just in case”. I know no doctor would recommend doing this, but how worried… Continue Reading

COVID-19 and Remission

Question: I had surgery a couple of years ago, and while I am off the replacement steroids I took for almost a year afterwards, I’m still working on recovery. I have a lot of body pain still, and was going to the gym to do strength exercises, but they’re closed. I still have depression and… Continue Reading

COVID-19 and Early Post-Surgery Days

Question: I recently had surgery to remove my tumor. I’m still weaning off steroids, I feel horrible, and now this virus has upended life even more. I struggle, and worry when I read conflicting articles about things like anti-inflammatory medications making the virus worse. I worry that I’m more susceptible to infection. Is there anything… Continue Reading

COVID-19 and Surgery

Question: I’ve been diagnosed with Cushing’s but I’m scared to have the surgery right now. It seems like most of the bigger centers with experienced surgeons are located in cities that are “hot spots” for the virus. What advice is there for someone in my situation? Answer 1: Checking with the local docs is the… Continue Reading

COVID-19 During Diagnosis

Question: I suspect I have hypercortisolism but now I’m concerned about delays, unavailability of tests or medicines, and exposure to the virus during lots of doctor appointments. What can I do to safely get a diagnosis? Would waiting out this period be harmful? Answer 1: For most places, I expect the cancellation of non-emergency testing,… Continue Reading