Category Archives: Doctor’s Answers

Cushing’s and the Eyes

Doctor's Answers | Oct 11, 2013 | Effects of Cushing's

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

Cushing’s and Sleep

Doctor's Answers | Oct 11, 2013 | Effects of Cushing's

Question: How does Cushing’s effect one’s sleep and will my sleep improve after corrective surgery? Answer: Sleep disturbance is quite common in patients with excess cortisol. Many patients report difficulty falling asleep and/or difficulty staying asleep. Sleep disturbances are also quite common in patients treated with high doses of steroids for other illnesses. With reduction… Continue Reading

Cushing’s and Muscle Burning

Doctor's Answers | Oct 11, 2013 | Effects of Cushing's

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

Cushing’s and Memory

Doctor's Answers | Oct 11, 2013 | Effects of Cushing's

Question: I have had a lot of memory loss following successful transsphenoidal surgery. Is this normal and will my memory return to normal after I’m off of replacement medication? Answer: Memory problems can occur for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it can be associated with rapid hormone changes, the development of hypothyroidism or other hormone… Continue Reading

Cushing’s and Hernias

Doctor's Answers | Oct 11, 2013 | Effects of Cushing's

Question: I had my surgery in Feb 2007. I had an inguinal hernia in May 2008 and have recently been diagnosed with a large paraesphogeal hernia that requires surgery. I wonder if I have had these hernias due to the amount of time I had Cushing’s Disease before being diagnosed? Answer: There is no way… Continue Reading