And It's About Time There Was Some Support For Cushing's!
Hi Everyone,
My name is Donna, and last month I was diagnosed with an adrenal tumor with possible Cushing's syndrome. I will be having surgery in a few days. I've been trying to get doctors to take me seriously for several years, because I thought I had Cushing's.
Since I had ambiguous cortisol test (some high, some normal) previous doctors didn't pursue further testing. I had many of the symptoms of Cushing's including huge weight gains despite strict dieting and exercise regimen.
I finally found an endocrinologist who wanted to do a abdominal CT scan, and they discovered around a 2 x 2 centimeter tumor on my left adrenal gland. I'm having a laparoscopic adrenalectomy this Monday January 5th 2004. I feel I have selected an excellent surgeon extremely skilled, and experienced in this procedure.
When I have time I will provide more detail of my struggle with this disease over the last few years. A couple weeks following my surgery my husband and I are relocating to another city (timing couldn't be any worse).
Happy New Year,
Donna
