What is cushin's?

PattiCakes · August 5, 2006

Can anyone enlighten me as to what cushin (sp?) is? Thanks!

~Patti

neenagh · August 5, 2006

Hi Patticakes

Do you mean Cushing's Disease? If you do, it's a thryroid problem. hope this helps

PattiCakes · August 5, 2006

Yes, Neenagh...that's it! Thanks!

neenagh · August 5, 2006

Happy to help!

vinesqueen · August 6, 2006

Hi there! Cushing's, in all it's many forms, is caused by too much cortisol in the system. Usually the ACTH and other hormones are also screwed waaay up as well.

Most often, Cushing's is caused by a pituitary tumor, second by a tumor(s) on the adreanal grands, and less often by tumors in the lungs or other places. It has nothing to do with the thyroid. Thyroid issues tend to be Hashimotos or Nelsons, among other things.

I have a pituitary tumor with cyclical Cushing's. This means that my tumor isn't always "on" it doesn't always secret too much cortisol. Sometimes I drop way too low, because I'm so used to have too much in my system, I get sick when it drops to normal ranges, or below normal.

If you are interested in more information about Cushing's, http://cushings.invisionzone.com/index.php? for the message board and http://www.cushings-help.com/intro.htm

jude048 · August 6, 2006

Vinesqueen,

Thanks for correct information!

Many people do not understand the Cushing's problem. Even people with Cushing's like you and I have a lot of trouble understanding it. It is a very defiant and strange condition with a will of it's own.

Information for the understanding of others:

Cortisol is a steroid produced by the body. When there is too much cortisol it is like you are on double/ triple doses of prednisone and if you know anyone who has taken that and what it has done to their weight and the appearance of their body - then you will have some idea of what cortisol does to Cushing's people.

It also has tremendous effects on connective tissue, muscles, emotions and spirit!!!!!!!!

jude

PS: the ticker is a lie!

PattiCakes · August 6, 2006

Thanks Jude and Vinesqueen for the most helpful information! The sites were awesome! By what I have read it sounds like you all have to work even harder to lose weight, so you should be able to automatically double the pounds you have lost!

Thanks again!