Erin Kelley treated for Cushing's Syndrome

Erin Kelley was diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome, which is a pituitary gland tumor. She was treated with a simple endonasal, skull-base surgery by specialists here at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Erin discusses the challenges associated with Cushing's, and what her experience was like here at Barnes-Jewish.
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[@margarytaberil9444]

That's why we should never ever judge anyone who is overweight. We don't know what type of illness this person may have.

[@naturelovers6987]

Same problem weight gain with Cushing syndrome, pcod😭and unable to weight loss

[@asianpsychopath6969]

Don’t say never EVER. Some do be just lazy af.

[@miss_8thwonder]

@@asianpsychopath6969 She is not fat, She has a Disease, YOU ARE SUCH AN ILLITERATE!

[@miamarvel616]

@@asianpsychopath6969 Yes, never ever. Unless they disclose that they have been medically checked and don't have a medical disorder. Otherwise how tf would you know. You can't tell by looking at someone

[@asianpsychopath6969]

@@miamarvel616 nah I’ve met more lazy fat ppl than ppl w conditions. Plus ppl should own that they’re fat. Nothing wrong w liking food more than your life.

[@LisaLaRue2KX]

Just want to point out that a pituitary tumor is not the only cause of Cushings.

[@alr293]

Are you talking about cushings disease or Cushing’s syndrome?

[@miss_8thwonder]

*What else is the cause?*

[@stfergus]

@@miss_8thwonderI had a tumour in my lung that was the cause of my Cushings. Had half my lung removed and made a full recovery. This was about 12 years ago.

[@huitrecouture]

@@miss_8thwonder tumors elsewhere and/or idiopathic because you can't always SEE the tumors or COVID and the COVID VAX in my case.

[@Mood_Gaming]

Went through this my entire teen are 20's weight gain despite working my ass off I never wanted to take pictures hated looking at myself in the mirror. I lost my youth to this disease.

[@miss_8thwonder]

*Me too, What are the other causes? Of this disease if not just pituitary gland*

[@Mood_Gaming]

@@miss_8thwonder Adrenal gland can also have a tumor causing you identical issues

[@ladeanbartlett2530]

Disease is the tumour & syndrome is regarding the adrenal gland above the kidneys

[@zeroglare]

This is not called Cushing's syndrome. Her condition is called Cushing's disease, and she explained that at the first 4 seconds of the video.

[@smbogan]

Wrong. Cushing's disease is a cause of Cushing's syndrome. The syndrome is the set of symptoms without regard to what causes it; the disease is one possible cause of the syndrome.

[@exoticwitch5553]

What's the difference

[@miss_8thwonder]

But does Cushing Syndrome too need surgery?

[@huitrecouture]

Oh shut up as if the medical profession doesn't know how to define diseases. Johns Hopkins: "Cushing's syndrome happens when you have too many corticosteroids in your body. When the disorder often starts with the pituitary gland, the condition is called Cushing's syndrome. The gland makes too much adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH). That causes the adrenal glands to make too many corticosteroids."

[@lunasangria]

@DREVILSAN They are suppose to test for levels of cortisol. Keep going to other Doctors don't settle for just one or two.

[@miss_8thwonder]

*Me too, What are the other causes? Of this disease if not just pituitary gland*

[@sherifelfeel1495]

God bless you ❤️❤️❤️

[@shereen_singer]

do you have to gain a lot of weight for there to be definite cushings, my doctors seem to think i don't have it but aim pretty certain i do my symptoms are crazy and the have already found some cyst on my ovaries but i think they have misdiagnosed me with pros when really the cushings has caused this.

[@PowerFlower2014]

Did you ever find out what was going on?

[@kxmyona]

If you have cysts there it’s probably Pcos

[@lisarice4402]

It sounds like you are in the start of the middle stages. I was diagnosed with endometriosis when I was 16, and over time, that develops into PCOS if left untreated. I have ovarian cysts also. The brain surgery this patient had alleviated her symptoms that starts the whole thing from the very beginning, and that is important. I am in the process of attempting to get a hysterectomy (I am 52, this has been going on long enough, period-wise). The very best of luck to you in your search for great medical care that resolves this entirely!!

[@14Gab88]

Dont forget about ACTH

[@PinkbubblegumPop]

Thank you!!!!! 💕

[@mrpopcornization]

so, i may have this disease. My only doubt is, what happens after you have this surgery? you are a normal person or you stay as you are but the disease stops developing? because i wish i could have a perfectly normal life :)

[@neilaucamp2389]

Nine years ago I was diagnosed with Cushings Syndrome. I had a golf ball sized tunour in my adrenal gland. They surgically removed my adrenal gland with the tumour. Within 3 days my diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure was gone. Within a month I lost almost 40lbs. I was on cortizone meds for about 6 months and have led a pretty much normal life since then. I still sometimes get muscle aches but not very often and they only last a day or two. Other than that everything else is pretty much normal. Even the weight has stayed off and I dont eat any special diet.

[@PowerFlower2014]

@@neilaucamp2389 did you suspect you may have it? I’m starting to think I do, I have moon face, 50 pounds gain in a year, excessive hair growth in chin and neck and little stretch marks on stomach. I’m a female. I’m nervous

[@PowerFlower2014]

@Neil Aucamp Wow, glad you recovered well, yes a doctors visits is much needed as this point. I just got covid so I am quarantining but after I need to get blood work and urine tests done. Definitely gonna have them check my cortisol as well. I’ve suspected hypothyroidism and maybe early onset diabetes. I’ve avoided the doctors a couple years afraid but I’m suspecting something is off. My diet however has not been good so maybe I’ve just emotionally ate my way up to gain all this weight. That’s amazing how the weight falls off knowing you got that sucker out. Well wishes!

[@PowerFlower2014]

@Neil Aucamp I also used to have a pretty slender body, long legs but I’ve noticed most of the weight gain is in my stomach and face. My legs have gained weight but they don’t look super big.

[@PowerFlower2014]

@Neil Aucamp omg yes! I have a lot of facial redness, never had that before this year, I have oily skin but right now it’s extremely dry and flaky and red on my cheeks and sides of the nose.

[@dmiri0921]

Geez, can the music be more depressing?

[@chaddicusmaximusdestroyero8259]

I think there’s a lot of undiagnosed women out here

[@ellenzimmerman1483]

Men too

[@chaddicusmaximusdestroyero8259]

@@ellenzimmerman1483 no doubt

[@themoley91]

i think it's extremely underdiagnosed in general and men are less likely to be diagnosed than women because women are more sensitive about appearance changes and have more obvious symptoms like period issues and facial hair whereas men are more likely to think they're just fat

[@jakewebster1597]

really simple to do. Ha!