Cushing's disease-how is it diagnosed?

Question

I have Type 1 diabetes, hypothyroidism, and Rheumatoid Arthritis. What are the symptoms of Cushing's Disease?

Answer 1

You've come to the right person.
I have Cushing's but since i had my Adrenals removed, I now have Addison's disease.
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Answer 2

Hello there,

I found a few helpful websites while doing research the other night. I hope they help.

This is the symptom list from NIH... seems that you will find most of these covered over in the autoimmune category. Also check under the heading of Cushing Syndrome.

* Moon face (round, red, and full)
* Buffalo hump (a collection of fat on the back of the neck)
* Central obesity (person has an abdomen that sticks out and thin arms and legs)
* Weight gain
* Weakness
* Backache
* Headache
* Acne or other skin infections
* Thirst
* Increased urination
* Purple streaks on the skin of the abdomen, thighs, and breasts
* Mental changes
* Impotence
* Stopping of menstruation
* Excessive hair growth in females

-well wishes

Answer 3

They give you a pill that you take at midnight and then they do a blood drawl. Weight gain, round puffy face (moon face) increased fat around the neck. Skin chages-bruises easily, slow-healing wounds, wide purplish stretch marks on the body.

Cushing's syndrome can be difficult to diagnose, because a variety of factors—from the time of day to a temporary illness—can lead to a higher-than-average cortisol level in people who do not have Cushing's syndrome. It also can be difficult to pinpoint the cause. This is important, because treatment depends on the cause. You may need to see an endocrinologist (a doctor who specializes in hormone disorders) to diagnose or treat Cushing's syndrome.A cortisol test, which may be done on a sample of blood or on a sample of urine collected over a 24-hour period.
An overnight dexamethasone suppression test using a low dose of steroid (often done to reconfirm a cortisol test). This test is most commonly done on a sample of blood, but a more extensive form of the test may involve both blood and urine samples.

Answer 4

cushings disease (hyperadrenocorticism) is charactorised usually by loss of hair, bladder infections, straining to urinate, muscle pain and weakness, easy bruising, and is diagnosed by a ACTH test.

Answer 5

Buffalo hump on back, moon-shaped face, excess weight around abdomen with thinner arms and legs, excessive cortisol in the body.