A Golden Oldie
Hello everyone,
My name is Patrick and I live in Montreal, Quebec, and I’m 35 years old. I’m not very good in english so my bio will be as short as possible. Sorry about that, and let’s hope that you will be able to read my bio without any problems.
I have found this web site (cushings-help.com) because I was doing some research a few weeks ago on the internet about hypogonadism. Back in April, my new GP (one of the many I’ve been seeing for the last 10 years) wanted to test my testosterone levels and finally find out that I was indeed suffering of hypogonadism. Based on those results, he did recommended to me a Testosterone Replacement Therapy for a few months which I did start immediately.
Three months after the beginning of the TRT, I’ve been tested again to see if any improvements were noticed but, surprisingly my testosterone levels were lower then before I’ve first started the TRT (twice as low to be precise).
So, he then ordered a CT Scan of my pituitary gland to make sure everything was okay with my pituitary gland. I received the results of the scan two weeks ago and, according to him, everything is “normal”. He suggested that I should try some testosterone injections insted of both gels I’ve tryed so far. During my last visit, I talked to him about some ressemblance between the symptoms of Cushing disease and my symptoms which are :
– Rapid weight gain (70 lb in 18 months mainly at the torso)
– Severe depression for the last 7 years at least
– Broken vertebrae in 2005 for no apparent reason
– Circadian rhythm completely out of whack (can’t sleep without my 15 mg of Zopiclon each night for the last 5 years)
– Suicidal thoughts (one attempt in 2004)
– Hypogonadism (total and biodisponible testosterone levels of 4.32 nmol/L after three months of TRT)
– LH and FSH deficiency
– Higher cortisol level at 4 pm than 8 am
– Stretch marks
– Changes of my skin (thinner and dryer, take longer to heel)
– Deacreased libido
– Lost of strength, body mass and stamina
– Joint pain (especially in the knees and hips)
– Headaches
– Congnitive difficulties
– etc. etc. etc.
He did try to reassure me that it wasn’t Cushing, but because I know that Cushing is often misdiagnosed, I ask him to see an endocrinologist anyway. Thankfully, I have an appointment next December 3rd.
I will try to update my profile as soon as I will have any further developments. If you have any questions or advices, please feel free to let me know.
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Sep 22, 2013 @ 22:06:05
If he doesnt think you have Cushings you need another doctor. You are doing the right thing, keep up the good work. You must have an endocrinologist who has experience with Cushings. You should not have to wait so long. Hang in there, you will find help.
Jun 04, 2015 @ 03:32:32
Hey Patrick
Hopefully, you’ve got some answers by now. I’m a male too and in almost the exact same position as yourself. My symptoms list is almost exactly the same as yours minus one or two differences. Major weight gain despite eating like a bird and no appetite, thinned skin, hypogonadism, low LH, etc. I too have been dealing with this for several years and still remain undiagnosed. I’m back seeing docs again and will be getting screened for Cushings