Question: Can Cushing’s cause arthritis? Answer: There is no increased risk of arthritis with Cushing’s syndrome. In fact, due to the anti-inflammatory effect of cortisone, many patients with arthritis have substantial improvement when they develop spontaneous Cushing’s syndrome. Conversely, patients with arthritis may have exacerbation of the problem when the Cushing’s syndrome is treated and… Continue Reading
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Cushing’s and Allergies
Question: Is it common for people to develop allergies following Cushing’s? Answer: Cortisol is a potent agent that can suppress the immune system and decrease inflammation. Therefore, it is to be expected that the development and manifestation of allergies would be less likely while someone has active Cushing’s syndrome. When cortisol levels are lowered by… Continue Reading
Cognition and Cushing’s
Question: I have been cured from Cushing’s for quite some time and my memory and quick recall for facts is back as good as ever, but I am still slower in doing things, make more mistakes than I used to, and have trouble “multi-tasking”. Does anyone know what causes this and will it ever return… Continue Reading
Aches and Pains After Cushing’s
Question: From past issues of this newsletter, it appears that Cushing’s doesn’t cause arthritis. If it’s not arthritis, why in the world do I have all these aches and pains? Answer: The feeling of fatigue and the aches and pains in the muscles and joints of patients with Cushing’s during the postoperative period are common… Continue Reading
Topical Steroid Creams, Inhalers and Sprays
Question: Is it all right for someone who has had Cushing’s or is recovering from Cushing’s to use topical steroid creams, steroid inhalers for asthma, or prescription nasal sprays? Answer: Someone who has had or is recovering from Cushing’s syndrome is no more or less likely to develop Cushing’s from the use of topical or… Continue Reading
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