I would like to suggest a possible case of Cushings Disease / Syndrome.
Cushings Disease is caused by excessive exposure to
cortisol levels. This is usually caused by a hormone producing tumour in the pituitary (although can be ectopic or caused by adrenals). Associated with this disease may be other symptons such as mood swings, depression, muscle and bone weakening, thinning arms and legs compared to increased weight gain in face (moon face) around neck (buffalo hump) and belly (lollipop). Also sufferes may experience sweating, uncotrolled
heat/cold insesitivity, hair loss on head but increased face, back, arms (hirituism), frequent urination, bloating, food intolerance.
Can be diagnosed by endocrinologist, usually by 24 hr urine collection then MRI scans. Usually tumour removed by transphenoidal surgery with HRT replacement after or permanently
(All experienced by me)
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