Question: How has it been shown that one adrenal gland REALLY makes enough cortisol? My adrenal works, but not enough for periods of stress. What do I do? Answer: One normal adrenal gland is able to produce sufficient amounts of cortisol, aldosterone and adrenal androgens to fulfill the body’s needs. If one adrenal gland… Continue Reading
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Diabetes and cholesterol after long term remission
Question: I didn’t have diabetes, high cholesterol or tri-glycerides during my Cushing’s, but have developed them after my curative surgery, which I think increases my risk for cardiovascular disease. Are those that had Cushing’s predisposed to developing these conditions later in life? Answer: It is well known that active Cushing’s increases the risk for… Continue Reading
Pregnancy After Radiation
Question: I had transsphenoidal surgery twice for a pituitary tumor. Now, testing is suspicious of another tumor in the lining membrane of the carotid artery. Gamma knife radiation is being discussed. I am a newlywed and would like to have a baby before any radiation or medication is used. What are my options? Answer: The… Continue Reading
Steroid Injections After Cushing’s
Question: Are those that are cured from Cushing’s more apt to get Cushing’s symptoms after a steroid injection in a joint? I thought that with injections, the medication was supposed to stay localized, but I had a systemic reaction. Answer: There is no information on whether or not patients in remission from Cushing’s are more… Continue Reading
Cardiovascular Issues After Cushing’s
Question: I’m cured from Cushing’s, have normal cholesterol, triglycerides and have lost the Cushing’s weight. Is there anything other than this, like C reactive protein, that my doctor should measure to be sure that I’m not at high risk for cardiovascular issues? Answer: Response: Excellent question. Regarding cardiovascular risk, there are so many factors that… Continue Reading
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