Cushing's Info

I am a 42 year old female. I have been testing with Dr. C in Beverly Hills since 10/2009. Symptoms since 2005. Pregnancy in 2007.

I have a 4 x 6 microadenoma of the pituitary (01/2010).  I have had high and low salivaries, high and low 24 ufc's, I have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Diabetes (low A1c, High Insulin/C-peptide), severe RLS, Positive  ANA titre 1:320 speckled pattern, Vitamin D Insufficiency, Chronic Anemia with low B12, Folate, Iron.

I take Metformin, Levothyroxine by Mylan (can't handle Synthroid) and Alprazolam for panic attacks/anxiety. I inject periodically with B12 and take 50,000 units of Vit D once a week, in addtion I take magnesium, Vit C, B6, and A. I take Tylenol or Advil for pain with occasional Naproxyn.  I do not drink and quit smoking in 2007 before pregnancy.

I have a hump, red cheeks, 60 lb weight gain, edema, insomnia, depression,  hairloss on legs, outer eyebrows, fallout of strands of head hair but I have incredibly strong, thick hair that grows at about 1 inch per month and fast growing thick, hard nails. I have severe chronic fatigue, and pain,  I have not worked since my pregnancy in 2007 and was unable to walk upright till 01/2009. I only leave home for doctor's appointments and at one point did not even go out the front door for 90 days. I have been lurking here on the boards for months but just now had the energy.  I have a husband, 20 year old daughter and now a 2 year old son. This disease has cost us all so much financially and otherwise.

I am thankful for this site and the wealth of information. Thank you to Mary O and all the brave ones who share their all.