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Amenorrhea, acne, migraines, fatigue, easy bruise. need bring on period. re says wait;ob says progesterone; pcp says workup on cushing's. who do i listen?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Cushing's workup: Without delay, even if it's unlikely. And congratulations to your primary care physician for the right answer. The key to good medical practice is to think of the most serious treatable entity, and rule it in or out.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/27/2014

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A member asked:

Amenorrhea, acne, migraines, fatigue, easy bruise. need bring on period. re says wait;ob says progesterone; pcp says workup on cushing's. who do i listen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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