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By Mayo Clinic staffThe length of your recovery from Cushing's syndrome will depend on the severity and cause of your condition. Remember to be patient. You didn't develop Cushing's syndrome overnight and your symptoms won't disappear overnight, either. In the meantime, these tips may help you on your journey back to health.
- Increase activities slowly. You may be in such a hurry to get your old self back that you push yourself too hard too fast, but your weakened muscles need a slower approach. Work up to a reasonable level of exercise or activity that feels comfortable without overdoing it. You'll improve little by little, and your persistence will be rewarded.
- Eat sensibly. Nutritious, wholesome foods provide a good source of fuel for your recovering body and can help you lose the extra pounds that you gained from Cushing's syndrome. Make sure you're getting enough calcium and vitamin D. Taken together, they help your body absorb calcium, which can help strengthen your bones, counteracting the bone density loss that often occurs with Cushing's syndrome.
- Monitor your mental health. Depression can be a side effect of Cushing's syndrome, but it can also persist or develop after treatment begins. Don't ignore your depression or wait it out. Seek help promptly from your doctor or a therapist if you're depressed, overwhelmed or having difficulty coping during your recovery.
- Gently soothe aches and pains. Hot baths, massages and low-impact exercises, such as water aerobics and tai chi, can help alleviate some of the muscle and joint pain that accompanies Cushing's syndrome recovery.
- Exercise your brain. If you're recovering from any cognitive difficulties as a result of Cushing's syndrome, mental exercises, such as math problems and crossword puzzles, may improve your brain function.
References
- Cushing's syndrome. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. http://endocrine.niddk.nih.gov/pubs/cushings/cushings.htm. Accessed June 7, 2010.
- Cushing's syndrome information page. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cushings/cushings.htm?css=print. Accessed June 7, 2010.
- Niemann LK. Clinical manifestations of Cushing's syndrome. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed June 5, 2010.
- What is Cushing's syndrome? Cushing's Support and Research Foundation. http://csrf.net/page/the_basics.php. Accessed June 7, 2010.
- Niemann LK. Establishing the cause of Cushing's syndrome. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed June 5, 2010.
- Niemann LK. Establishing the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed June 5, 2010.
- Niemann LK. Causes and pathopsychology of Cushing's syndrome. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed June 5, 2010.
- Niemann LK. Overview of the treatment of Cushing's syndrome. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed June 5, 2010.
- Dietary supplement fact sheet: Vitamin D. National Institutes of Health. http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitamind.asp. Accessed June 11, 2010.
- Nippoldt TB (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. June 17, 2010.
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