Question: I had an adrenalectomy in August 2007. I am down to 5 mg of cortisol in the morning and 5 at night. I find that my thumbs and fingers pop at the joint and hurt. I must take my other hand and pop the joint back in place. I cannot make a fist anymore… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Doctor’s Answers
Heart Palpitations
Question: I have a lot of heart palpitations. My endocrinologist says they are not dangerous, but they really bother me. What causes these and should I see a cardiologist just to make sure? Answer: There are many different types of palpitations. Some are a normal heart beat which is too fast and others represent an… Continue Reading
Growth Hormone Deficiency After Pituitary Surgery
Question: Should every patient who has had pituitary surgery be tested for growth hormone deficiency and how soon following surgery? Answer: Patients with macroadenomas (tumors greater than 1 cm), patients who have undergone transsphenoidal or other pituitary surgery, patients with loss of other anterior pituitary hormones, or patients who have had radiation therapy are at… Continue Reading
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
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