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Do patients with cyclic cushings have symptomatic adrenal insufficiency between episodes? also, can cyclic cushings be diagnosed by a stimulation test?
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Usually not: If you have questions or concerns see an experienced endocrinologist who treats cyclical coughing s
Answered 1/30/2014
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No: No on both. Cyclic cushing is very hard to diagnose but there shouldn't be signs of adrenal insufficiency. Stimulation tests do not diagnose cushings.
Answered 6/1/2013
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