Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Help With Cushings Disease

Question:

        I am looking for information relating to the diagnosis and         treatment of cushings disease.         My mother has been diagnosed with cushings disease, however         her doctor does not seem to be acting to treat it. In fact,         she has gained nearly eighty pounds since the problem began,         is losing the hair on her head and has elevated blood pressure,         purple striae on her body, and extreme weakness and fatigue.         She is steadily deteriorating physically but is not being treated         with drugs or any other means.         Is this type of practice normal for cushings disease?         What can she do to help herself or get quality medical         care for her condition?         Any information from somebody with knowledge of endocrine         disorders would be enormously appreciated.         Fenton Williams

Response:

Help With Cushings Disease: First thing is not to seek assistance from the folks here at misc.health.alternative. Cushings Disease is a potentially life threatening endocrine disorder that, depending on the cause, can be completely cured.  It is not always a simple diagnosis to make.  You need to get your mother to an endocrinologist preferably one at a large teaching center.  When you go bring copies (do not rely on them being forwarded) of all medical records including scans (not reports) and lab tests (actual lab reports – not just your doctor’s notes).  This material belongs to your mother and you should not be given a hard time about transporting it to the doctor yourself.  Having ALL this material with you will save you a wasted first visit. Good luck.

Response:

Filed under: Endocrine disorder

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