Unfortunately, lots of people have "normal" test results. Often, that means that they have a cyclical form of Cushing's and if they test again (when you have high cortisol) the numbers will change for you.
This means that more than one UFC has to be done, as well as other bloodwork and salivary testing.
There are 3 doctors in Phoenix who have helped other Cushing's patients and one may be able to help you. They're at
http://cushie.info/index.php?option=com_sobi2&catid=22&Itemid=21
So many of us have trouble with local doctors and we find that we have to travel to find one to work with. The best doctors seem to be in Seattle, WA and in California although some others are popping up on the East Coast.
Best of luck to you. I know that this is a very hard journey!
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Unfortunately, lots of people have "normal" test results. Often, that means that they have a cyclical form of Cushing's and if they test again (when you have high cortisol) the numbers will change for you.
This means that more than one UFC has to be done, as well as other bloodwork and salivary testing.
There are 3 doctors in Phoenix who have helped other Cushing's patients and one may be able to help you. They're at
http://cushie.info/index.php?option=com_sobi2&catid=22&Itemid=21
So many of us have trouble with local doctors and we find that we have to travel to find one to work with. The best doctors seem to be in Seattle, WA and in California although some others are popping up on the East Coast.
Best of luck to you. I know that this is a very hard journey!
June 7, 2011 - 7:25amThis Comment
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