Cushing's Syndrome

[mindgames77]

Does anyone on this forum suffer from Cushing's?

After researching how PCOS is diagnosed, I read that Cushing's is "ruled out" in order to diagnose PCOS. I clicked the link to see what Cushing's was, and I realize I have SEVERAL of the symptoms:

I have:

•Upper body obesity (above the waist) and thin arms and legs
•Round, red, full face (moon face)
•Collection of fat between the shoulders (buffalo hump)
•Menstrual cycle becomes irregular or stops
purple or red striae
depression and moodswings
fatique
increased urination
headaches

I don't have all of the symptoms, but definitely a good chunk.

Anyone else? Actual diagnosis?

 

[mindgames77]

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[chattyB]

My daughter developed cushings for a short while whilst taking steroids for rheumatoid arthritis. In most cases, cushings is caused by an overproduction of cortisol from the adrenal glands, some cases are caused by a pituitary disorder (producing too much Pre-hormone which triggers the adrenals to produce excess cortisol)

The only way to confirm or discount is by further testing. Make an appt with your GP for bloods to be taken and go from there. Cushings isn't very common but can have a huge impact on your health, better to get it checked out sooner rather than later.

Good luck hun!

 

[mindgames77]

I'm going to ask my doctor about it on Wednesday.


I realize the description makes me sound hideous!
Particularily the buffalo hump.


So my ego told me to take a picture and post it.

Its not completely horrible. I never wear my hair in a ponytail because of it though. It's something I'm very self conscious about.

https://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b244/imaginetheimpossible77/2011-09-26105053.jpg

https://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b244/imaginetheimpossible77/2011-09-26105228.jpg

 

[mindgames77]

I could very well just have awful posture due to my large breasts.

 

[caity86]

i have a 'hump' of sorts too. wen i lost a lot of weight it went away but now its back...tbh I think its just a fatty deposit cause im really big, like 280 lbs, and I have pcos too, not sure tho i hope ur doc can shed some light xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[mindgames77]

I'm 5'4 and weigh 194 lbs.


I have DD boobs though, and a big bum, so I am rather proportionate. People guess I weigh around 170lbs at the most.

I would love for it to be just because I'm large, becuase then it would go away.

 

[mindgames77]

I however, feel I look my weight, and look awful.


Here's me:

https://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b244/imaginetheimpossible77/FirstUpload060.jpg

 

[caity86]

u dont look awful!!!!
and tbh ur 'hump' ( i hate that word lol) is not that big at all! mine is much larger I dont have the balls to post a pic of it tho lmao

 

[mindgames77]

Haha I call mine a hump too.


I also realize I forgot to cut out the skinny arms and legs, as I realize my arms and legs are fat also!

 

[maggie111]

I think your figure's FAB hun!!! and I'm sure your OH agrees!!!!

 

[mindgames77]

I know it could be worse, and I know I could be a whole lot better.


When we first started dating I was en route to a thinner me, and weighed around 170lbs. I was finally starting to feel good about myself.

Of course my life then became revolved around him, and I lost sight of my goals, and gained gained gained.

At 194ish I feel disgusting. I hit my wall the other day when suddenly (with no change of habits, if not getting healthier) my weight went up to 197lbs.


I told myself I never want to weigh 200lbs or more....and I'm so close I'm afraid when it happens I'll have a mental breakdown.


I need to try harder to prevent that.

 

[CuddleBunny]

I have nothing related to your original post but just wanted to say you're adorable

Good luck on your journey!