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<blockquote data-quote="flutterbee" data-source="post: 178908"><p>Thanks, Christy. I had already come across that site. I've logged hundreds of hours of research on various and sundry disorders. I should have an honorary medical certificate. <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emoticons/faint.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":faint:" title="faint :faint:" data-shortname=":faint:" /></p><p></p><p>I do think if it is cushing's that it may well be cyclical. Which is why I asked today about the testing because I'm in the cycle of something - whether it be cushing's or a flare of whatever else is going on. I will be sure to express this concern with the endo. The physical changes are astounding to me (I swear I hardly recognize myself when I look in the mirror), plus the fatigue, the muscle weakness which has been much more marked this past week or two or three - I've lost all concept of time - an even the extreme irritability I've had. It seemed to precede the extreme weakness that I've had. Then there's the other things - like it took me 3 tries yesterday to find my silverware. It's been in the same drawer since we moved here in December. <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/surprise.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":surprise:" title="surprise :surprise:" data-shortname=":surprise:" /> I dunno. Prolly just another shot in the dark, but I feel it's worthwhile to check it out. At this point, I don't think we can really leave any stone unturned where I have matching symptoms. </p><p></p><p>I was also reading that there is (or is research on) subclinical cushing's which I *think* is where the cortisol is elevated, but not enough to show up on the tests, but still enough to put you at risk for things like, oh, heart disease (among other things)....which I have. I get all this information and try to put it together. Of course, with my cognitive functioning being where it is at the moment, I have to review it all several times before it makes sense so I could be getting things mixed up.</p><p></p><p>In any event, my rheumy thought it was worth looking into and my GP was more than happy to make the referral, so it must be worth looking into. </p><p></p><p>I just want answers. I don't really care anymore what they are. Just give 'em to me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flutterbee, post: 178908"] Thanks, Christy. I had already come across that site. I've logged hundreds of hours of research on various and sundry disorders. I should have an honorary medical certificate. :faint: I do think if it is cushing's that it may well be cyclical. Which is why I asked today about the testing because I'm in the cycle of something - whether it be cushing's or a flare of whatever else is going on. I will be sure to express this concern with the endo. The physical changes are astounding to me (I swear I hardly recognize myself when I look in the mirror), plus the fatigue, the muscle weakness which has been much more marked this past week or two or three - I've lost all concept of time - an even the extreme irritability I've had. It seemed to precede the extreme weakness that I've had. Then there's the other things - like it took me 3 tries yesterday to find my silverware. It's been in the same drawer since we moved here in December. :surprise: I dunno. Prolly just another shot in the dark, but I feel it's worthwhile to check it out. At this point, I don't think we can really leave any stone unturned where I have matching symptoms. I was also reading that there is (or is research on) subclinical cushing's which I *think* is where the cortisol is elevated, but not enough to show up on the tests, but still enough to put you at risk for things like, oh, heart disease (among other things)....which I have. I get all this information and try to put it together. Of course, with my cognitive functioning being where it is at the moment, I have to review it all several times before it makes sense so I could be getting things mixed up. In any event, my rheumy thought it was worth looking into and my GP was more than happy to make the referral, so it must be worth looking into. I just want answers. I don't really care anymore what they are. Just give 'em to me. [/QUOTE]
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