People stress is the worst for weight gain. I cut the narcissists out of my life and have dropped nearly 60 pounds. The constant stress is gone.

@sophiah8794

4 ай бұрын

Same situation. Its a journey. We need to keep on fighting for mental and physical wellbeing.

@BabyBee31338

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this information. Wow!

@MissAnn-xu9oo

3 ай бұрын

A testament to watch the company you keep....thankfully no hair or skin changes...great video thanks

@lindanorris2455

3 ай бұрын

GOOD FOR YOU!

@palaktaing6264

2 ай бұрын

I feel I need to do same. I have been thinking on similar lines past few days

Wouldn’t it be nice if more healthcare professionals bothered to educate us like this??

@bananawammabama

Жыл бұрын

Like, in their free time?

@adeosaba

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you Dr Dray ❤

@sayuriisme9728

Жыл бұрын

@@bananawammabama perhaps, but also during the time they provide care. As a family nurse practitioner who spends many hours of my day in emergency rooms, I educate all I can both in the ER and on rounds. In my free time I answer questions and provide input to family, friends or anyone else when opportunity permits. Patient education is part of the job of a healthcare professional. I’m grateful for Dr. Dray’s content and simply wanted to express it.

@katk1958

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it would be nice. 🙂

@canadianalien370

Жыл бұрын

Why not during your scheduled appointment that they’re being paid for? Isn’t that why you’re there? To get their medical expertise/opinion? 🤦‍♀️

My husband had all of these issues for many years along with other health concerns, we just moved almost a year ago and my husband randomly lost nearly 80 lbs and nearly all of his health concerns diminished. He no longer has severe anxiety attacks when waking every morning any more. Blood pressure is completely normal and all of the darkness in his skin is nearly gone. We were living in a very stressful environment that was unsafe and I never knew how much stress could effect someone until we moved and I watched my husband change emotionally and physically in just a few short months.

@justamom4902

Жыл бұрын

I saw the same results with myself and my son after I moved us from the city to the country. Huge improvement. We clearly are just not city people.

@JenJHayden

Жыл бұрын

​@@justamom4902 I won't speak for you, but for me it wasn't a surprise. Its very simple. It cost less to live in the country, therefore it was less stressful. Also, less places to go nearby, so spent less money and ate out less.

@bernadettedunn6129

Жыл бұрын

congratulations to your husband and you for solving these life threatening conditions. best wish for continued good health

@rattaxi9645

Жыл бұрын

I am so happy for you! ❤

@V.Hansen.

Жыл бұрын

That’s so interesting. Do you mind sharing any of the specifics that were stressing him?

I am apparently very sensitive to cortisol. Every highly stressful period of my life has caused rapid weight gain no matter how little I eat, plus skin and hair issues. Once the stress goes away, so does the weight- immediately.

@SaavsKitchen

Жыл бұрын

Same. ❤

@nmHispana

11 ай бұрын

Same here

@M_SC

11 ай бұрын

I’m quite different.

@pegagonza3784

10 ай бұрын

Same here. 😢 that bull hump is my headache

@LalaR6

9 ай бұрын

In the same boat

I think a lot of people are probably running high cortisol right now with all that is going on in the US and the world!

@Polly-Esterismyname

Жыл бұрын

💯 👍 👍 👍

@tmcgee1614

Жыл бұрын

I agree. They don't want us to be healthy. Gives big pharma more $$ .

@stardustgirl2904

3 ай бұрын

Thanks to this worthless fake administration

This stuff is so stressful (ironic, I know). Diet, skincare, lifestyle habits, supplementation is all within our control to some extent. I feel like a lot of us do struggle with the two things we cannot always control though that make many things nearly redundant - stress and sleep! I hope everyone is feeling mostly stress free today!

@ladysteel6019

Жыл бұрын

Yes 👍🏻 let go and love your life better, Helps.

@AaditDesai-wk3zk

Ай бұрын

Hey were you having any sleep problems like severe insomnia ? Waken up for whole night ?

Please do a video on what we can do to correct high cortisol levels.🙂

@ericarice4588

Жыл бұрын

Reshi supplement at night with magnesium glycinate 💗 it’s helped me

@kristenbarancik741

Жыл бұрын

@@ericarice4588 thank you 😊 I already do a Cortisol Manager that has ashwagandah and l-Theanine at night. I’ll have to give your suggestion a try.

@The_Eleventh_Sign

Жыл бұрын

I thought this would automatically be in the video😭

@TheRoxyB

Жыл бұрын

@@ericarice4588 can you share the brand/name of the supplement? Thanks

@magicalpatterns

Жыл бұрын

I es put on metformen for insulin resistance

You literally described what I had for the past 2 years. Its so crazy how I went many times to the doctors and they told me I was fine and put me on lots of antidepressants making me feel worse and gain tons of weight. I'm slowly getting better 😢

@marquitafreeman9830

Жыл бұрын

I understand totally where you're coming from. I asked my Dr. To check my hormone and cortisol levels ...all I got was excuses and reasons I didn't need to be tested as if I don't know or notice changes in my body. I told her I wasn't taking any antidepressants...I just want my levels checked!!

@kristencalifra6421

Жыл бұрын

THEY push antidepressants on me for chronic pain n gaslight me every time so I quit going to the doctors altogether. Less stress!

@TrishFountaine

Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

@spaideman7850

11 ай бұрын

doctors nowadays aren't healers, they are like insurance agent listen direct order$ from pharmaceutical companies.

@user-vd9gt7ig4q

10 ай бұрын

Carnivore eliminated my symptoms Exercise cardio walking More water Vitamins I dumped the effexor and anxiety meds 🙏

I found this video interesting. One cause you didn't mention and is the cause in many people with these signs, is extended emotional stress. A few people close to me have this "body shape" and all 8 symptoms, and they are all in abusive relationships. It is important to acknowledge that many physical symptoms have an emotional root cause.

@gwensmith6

Жыл бұрын

Thank you that's what's wrong with some in the medical profession. Insufficient findings or none at all.

@isastruve

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes

@debraschepers9381

11 ай бұрын

I get no where at the Dr. Just brushed off.

@nataliaalfonso2662

11 ай бұрын

Abusive relationships literally make us hideous.

@kokeskokeskokes

11 ай бұрын

Sugar, alcohol. Why else would one's insulin skyrocket, and again and again until body builds up a tollerance.

I would be interested in a follow up video outlining ways to decrease high cortisol levels.

I care for a parent with Alzheimer’s and simultaneously have my only child starting college, whilst I am also entering menopause. It feels impossible to escape the high levels of stress occurring right now. Even with improving nutrition and increasing exercise there is only so much I can do. It’s tough

@Plethorality

11 ай бұрын

I hope things improve for you soon.

@Lovefreelylovefully

11 ай бұрын

Aren’t there nursing homes to care for them?

@BubblesBulldog

4 ай бұрын

I hope you’re out of your stressful time, but I wanted to give you a suggestion for next time. If you don’t already, I recommend meditation. Even if it’s just deep breathing exercises for a minute before heading out the door or before bed. Whenever you can fit it in. If you have trouble falling asleep I like guided meditation videos

@carrington2949

2 ай бұрын

Have you thought of microdosing.

@debiwillis9045

8 күн бұрын

I would never put a family member in a nursing home...ever​@@Lovefreelylovefully

I have 4 of these symptoms and have been very stressed...now everything makes sense! So lucky I stumble with this video

I appreciate Dr. Dray touching on several skin conditions due to many underlying issues.

Developed Cushings disease immediately after pregnancy, had my adrenal glands removed after 2 yrs of looking for tumor. 18 yrs later a pituitary tumor was removed. Life has not been easy but truly blessed to be alive. Appreciate you spreading awareness!

@debraschepers9381

11 ай бұрын

Gosh I didn't know u could have it removed. Interesting.

@cebamy

11 ай бұрын

Likewise, feel blessed every single day after transphenoidal then adrenatectomy

@vicky116

10 ай бұрын

@@cebamy Are you on any medication after their removal? 🤔

@cebamy

10 ай бұрын

@@vicky116, I’m on hydrocortisone

This was an eye opener. I have the bruising, the acne, the hair loss, the belly, the yeast issues...

@camrobn

Жыл бұрын

Me too

@augusthome9860

Жыл бұрын

@@camrobn Me too, plus buffalo neck.

@mettejensen8653

Жыл бұрын

me too minus the bruising and acne, vitamin c and b vitamins have sorted that out

@louise7552

6 ай бұрын

Wow, feel for you guys.

I consider it very important to point out that increased stress as a consequence of trauma (PTSB!) can also lead to permanently increased cortisol levels. If the traumatic event occurs e.g. in the second year of life, the brain development can be disturbed in such a way that the stress level can no longer be lowered automatically. - From a doctor licenced in Germany, translated by deepl.

@briannakinney

11 ай бұрын

So I feel like this applies to me. I dealt with physical/emotional/sexual abuse from as young as 1.5ish… i go to therapy every week.. and I love my therapist but I feel like im still permanently stressed. How would one go about starting to heal from this???

@aa.4639

10 ай бұрын

This is me. It's called Pseudo Cushings. The symptoms and the diuration of the symptoms is severe. In my case all my life, every small stress will shoot my cortisol thru the roof. I have chronic CFS, Fibromialgya,.had severe depressive episodes, adrenal PCOS... When i am chill my wight starts falling off like crazy, skin is glowing, normal period.. It takes only one week of bad sleep or stress at work or too much exercise and boom! My body starts breaking down. It's chronic and can't be treated.

Ive been misdiagnosed for a few years from PCOS to a thyroid issue. My bloodwork finally came back abnormal for my cortisol level and I finally found a doctor who wants to do further testing. Feels like I’m finally getting relief after wondering all this time. I have the same symptoms too

@brandyleeledford4232

6 ай бұрын

You need to have b12 function testing.

@dalialovesdoggies4361

6 ай бұрын

2:42 ❤ 2:42 😢🎉❤❤❤😂

@dalialovesdoggies4361

6 ай бұрын

😂🎉😢😢😢😊😮😢🎉y😂🎉😮😮😅😅DIABETES. FIRST CAUSE OF PCO

@gabrielachavez8982

4 ай бұрын

Did they also look into cushings? Drs tried telling me I had pcos but I felt it was something else. Kept checking and I had a 4mm micro adenoma in my brain.

@Sunayana1993

2 ай бұрын

So much info. But there is hardly anything to take home in terms of how to handle. I find it just hot air….

I recently came across cushing's syndrome (all symptoms you describe in this video) 3 years ago I was prescribed a highest dose inhaler for asthma prevention. Within 3 months my face changed, I developed a buffalo hump, gained a massive amount of weight in my trunk only, watched in realtime as stretchmarks appeared in column formations up my abdomen (I felt a burning in the shower - my skin was tearing/stretching right then and there) and a bunch of other odd symptoms. Despite all of these being pretty obvious signs of cortisol disruption, my doctor and myself put them all down to diet and exercise, despite me regularly lifting weights and eating within my calorie allowance. Not once was my inhaler mentioned. It seems so dumb now, but I did NOT know my inhaler was a high dose steroid, and I also did not know it wasn't meant to be used long term. So, 3 years of feeling like my body is failing me and believing it was because I was getting older and not "good" enough with food and exercise. Once I realised what cushing's was, I traced my timeline back to the start of the inhaler use and asked my doctor about it. Their answer? "ohhh, that makes sense. You shouldn't really be on really really high dose inhaler for too long, come off it today." This is after re-prescribing it all this time. Whilst the steroid withdrawal was hard, within 4 weeks I: - Saw the buffalo hump reduce drastically - Saw my jaw and cheekbones re-emerge almost fully from "moon face" - Dropped 3kg in weight I know it will take considerable time for other changes, like thin skin (I bruise at the slightest bump and usually the skin tears with it), quicker wound healing (cuts on my hands, legs and feet can take months to disappear) more weight loss etc I wish more people had access to information like this to allow them to make appropriate choices about their health and prescriptions. I relied on my doctor's advice, and it was severely lacking. I'm now rebuilding my perception of what I look like, what my body can do, 3 years too late. Thanks for sharing, @DrDrayzDay

@AMYOLSENSCHOO

Жыл бұрын

Wow!! I'm so glad you figured it out!

@21972012145525

Жыл бұрын

How did you figure it out

@carolyndavasligil1388

Жыл бұрын

She is a doctor, she's studied this.

@emmadisegni5901

Жыл бұрын

How mutch high was the dose? I also use an inhaler

@RareGem369

Жыл бұрын

Wtf what was the doctor thinking? I would have tried to sue that doctor for damages. I’m so glad my mother always told me to get a second opinion from doctors, they’re NOT always right. It pays to do your own research! 💯

You just revealed something my doctors never mentioned. I can't thank you enough.

I had that lump on the backmof my neck thing. I couldn't loose weight no matter what i did. I had no clue i had stage 3 Metstatic thyroid cancer. Now i stay at a healthy weight and the hump is gone. My husband thought my neck was broke. 10yrs this Halloween. Newly subbed. Thank you.

I have had the hump since I was a teenager and it has never gone away and I have autoimmune diseases now I am in my 40’s - thank you for your advice ❤

@clairec1683

4 ай бұрын

I have noticed I've developed in my later yrs

I love how this is the 1st video I ever found that explains body changes with cortisol. I needed this thank you

Wow I literally have all the symptoms and I am now questioning whether it's high cortisol levels or PCOS, or both. This video just confirmed my high cortisol levels.

You have a very very optimistic trust in Dermatologists 🙂

Thank you, Dr. Dray. This is a very thorough explanation of cortisol and the effects on the body when too high or too low. Cortisol testing is not something primary care doctors order routinely, even when asked. I think the adrenal glands are very often ignored. I have an apple shape (mostly belly fat), a hump on my upper back, which I attributed to osteoporosis and thinning hair at the top of my head. Adrenal fatigue is real!

@snowblo1

10 ай бұрын

Yes, Dr. Berg has discussed this as well. I've had PCOS & type 2 diabetic, and I also believe adrenal fatigue

@JulieSevelson-nb9nj

10 ай бұрын

​@@snowblo1oh, and then there's the fact that PCOS is inherited. My great- grandmother had this, along with other hormone issues that are also inherited. She had nine surviving children,and numerous miscarriages ( early 1900's) so this disease can be passed down. The laws then forbade birth control, and abortion ( Comstock Laws)so this was common,and why many diseases are prevalent in a modern country like the U.S.

CUSHING’s! My ex husband was a physician and missed this with me, for decades. He was taught that if it looks and sounds like a horse, it’s a horse. Cushings IS the zebra! Do your OWN research online, there are many forums ran by survivors. He would humiliate me at different appointments, saying it was all in my mind. No one would take me seriously. It took a neurosurgeon in California, independent bloodwork and high resolution, thin sliced imagery of the pituitary, and being read by someone with experience. I had no cortisol production left, nor any HGH, by the time I got someone to take me serious. I had gained over 70 pounds in only a couple months, initially, after being an elite athlete all of my life. I hope this helps someone else out there! I would never have even heard of this disease, but my son was 9 at the time, had seen my decline, and was the only one to believe me. He listened to Mysterious Diagnosis every day, while playing video games. My sweet boy saved my life. I hope this can save someone else’s. Centralized or truncal obesity, muscle weakness, red face, stretch marks, thin limbs, facial and body acne, facial and body hair, moon faced, fat hump on back, and more. You do NOT have to have all symptoms. My sister is an RN and laughed at me, when I told her I thought I might have it. No one knows your body better than YOU!

@ItsMeHello555

Жыл бұрын

It can be caused by stress or pituitary adenoma.. I wanted to add that.

@birdlover7776

Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful son you have🌸

@ItsMeHello555

Жыл бұрын

@@birdlover7776 , thank you! He has been nothing but a gift from the moment he got here and turns 26 this year. I would not be here without him. I told him he should consider going into medicine. He is incredibly smart. He said after seeing my ordeal, he has no faith in it.

@breannagatti331

Жыл бұрын

May I ask how you were treated for Cushings? I have all of those symptoms you had, and I have a few weeks until I get a blood test to check if Cushings is the cause!

@breannagatti331

Жыл бұрын

@It’sMe

This is a good informational article about Cortisol. Most doctors ignore the weight gain,or skin bruises.

I am so glad this video came up in my feed and I watched it! Several symptoms I have had make sense now and can be connected to high cortisol. Thank you, Dr.

I wish you were my dermatologist.I have a small pheochromocytoma so I have to much cortisol and stress makes it go crazy and I have a stressful life. The surgery was going to be to much for me as I have lupus to so I just live with it. This was very informative

Omg I am going through this!!! The timing of this video is perfect

This woman is very informative and knowledgeable.

I was diagnosed with Cushings Syndrome a couple years ago. It's believed I've had it over 30 years but I could never get help. It is not as rare as they make it sound! Mine is not as high as some. I can lose weight. I dont have diabetes. It has caused Osteoporosis and I've been exhausted half my life. Doctors need more information on this and need to consider it instead of dismissing people!

Always so informative like a dose of daily knowledge, take in and let it marinate!

Thank you, Dr. Dray. I’m looking to leave nursing because of this. I’ve cut my hours back by half. I feel better! To stressful.

Dr Dray is amazing. She always gives the best information. Never misses!

As someone who works in a veterinary hospital, we see this condition frequently in dogs and sometimes horses. They have the telltale signs of the distended abdomen, thin skin and hair and skin and ear yeast infections. Many times they are also diabetic. Generally, the cause is a benign tumor on the adrenal gland. Most people opt to treat with medication rather than surgery. This was interesting to hear that it affects people in much the same way. Thanks, Dr Dray. Happy Thursday! Hope you have a peaceful evening. 💜

@judygilleland9384

Жыл бұрын

Surgery through the nostril and removal of the tumor corrects the problem!

@kanttouchthis3716

Жыл бұрын

Animals can be diabetic???

@21972012145525

Жыл бұрын

Why medication over surgery? What drug is prescribed?

@marylawman8603

Жыл бұрын

The surgery requires a specialist and is very expensive. Vetoryl is the drug prescribed.

@marylawman8603

Жыл бұрын

You’re referring to a pituitary tumor. Cushings is an adrenal gland issue.

Dr Dray I’d like to say Thank You so much for taking the time to educate us 🙏🏼 I absolutely love your videos and have been following your channel for a long time. Never stop doing what you do, we truly truly love and appreciate you ❤ God Bless.

Whew Lord yes I have this! Blood sugar control helps, Im prediabetic and this is a sign/symptom.

Yeah a previous partner would get triggered so easily and would yell and get mad almost daily and I definitely saw these symptoms in him.

People who have been narcissistically abused often produce too much cortisol from childhood onwards (CPTSD). Going No Contact with those with Clluster-B Personality Disorders and their 'Flying Monkeys' may help with this condition along with seeing a therapist who specializes in Narcissistic Abuse.

@nmHispana

11 ай бұрын

That's what I've been enduring for the last two years from malignant narcissistic landlords and flying monkeys, the entire care coordination department with my health insurance who have been playing intentional head games, stonewalling and gaslighting me, while intentionally withholding the services needed and the ghetto environment along with constant and deliberate noise that disrupts my sleep coming from the drug addicts/drug dealers above me and them smoking dope near my windows and patio.

@yuordreams

11 ай бұрын

​@@nmHispanaWishing you peace and protection, my friend.

@Day2Night_

11 ай бұрын

Wow. Been dealing with narcissistic abuse for 21 years. I am experiencing almost every symptom in this video along with depression/despair

@ashleyblackshear3892

24 күн бұрын

Love this

This was fascinating. Heading over to watch the video on hormone balance. Thank you.

Would you please consider doing a detailed video expanding on the interaction of the body's skin and insulin? I found your reference to the dermis being affected by insulin as a potentially fascinating topic. Thanks very much for the content you produce. It is most educational!

@DrDrayzday

Жыл бұрын

See my video on signs of diabetes

@jazbaker2786

Жыл бұрын

@@DrDrayzday Maybe he means a video on sugar and the skin

@DrDrayzday

Жыл бұрын

@@jazbaker2786 I have a video on that too

@kristine6324

11 ай бұрын

You would like videos by Dr. Berg if you are interested in this topic.

Brilliant video. Thank you for the information dr Dray. I wish more doctors would be this thorough.

This is a great video. My son is has SAI due to a brain tumor. We went through a period of adjustment when replacing with hydrocortisone 3 x day. He was so sick before replacing. What a journey. I’ve definitely seen both ends of the spectrum

Wow, how crazy, as long as I’ve watched your videos, you coincidentally put out this video. I just had surgery a month ago to remove my brain tumor. I was diagnosed with cushions disease. I currently have Addison’s disease only temporary until my body can start producing cortisol on its on . My dermatologist actually helped discover what was going on ❤ I to see a dermatologist for my bad acne. Along with a lot of other side effects mentioned in this video. One month post operation and a lot symptoms are going or have already gone away. 🙏🏽

@DrDrayzday

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you got the right diagnosis & proper treatment!

@TheMyisa

Жыл бұрын

Hi, fellow Cushie! How are you feeling?

@makayy_love

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMyisa Hi I’m doing really well thanks for asking. Things are getting better and I am pretty much off of my hormones. I have a follow up with endo this week so we’ll see what’s the update from there

I love this lady. She is such a great teacher. I don’t even suffer from obesity or anything mentioned in this video, but idk why I just find her videos intriguing and so informative. So I just started to watch it, because even though I don’t suffer from this, it’s great to know & maybe it’ll help out a friend or family member that has symptoms like these and don’t know why. And it could help with encouraging them to get some help from a doctor. 😊

This was so helpful! I'm going to start drinking more lemon balm tea. I already do it when I feel stressed, because I know it lowers cortisol. But now I see there's more to it than just feeling stressed or not.

Thank you for this video. I do have a pituitary tumor that I have known about for the last 27 years. Luckily my symptoms are not extreme, and I now know what to keep an eye on.

My one night graveyard for so many years has increased my cortisol, gained weight, hair loss, growth, etc., particularly in d mid section. It impacts one's health. Thank you Dr. Dray.

Have a great Thursday! This week is flying by! 💙💙

@DrDrayzday

Жыл бұрын

Happy Thursday!

Thank you for this important video , Dr Dray. Cushing's disease/syndrome is a terrible terrible illness! Too much cortisol effects *every* system in your body. It also causes insomnia , weight gain , disrupts your periods , you can't concentrate , it causes depression and mood swings , causes blurred vision , memory problems. It's so important to raise awareness! Patients are often dismissed because the doctors immediately blame everything on the weight gain and ignore everything else , when the weight gain is actually one of the symptoms , not the cause. I was dismissed and miss diagnosed for about 2 decades. I hope it'll change soon. We don't have to suffer for so long 💔

@M_SC

11 ай бұрын

That’s a terrible shame. I wish you a good life

@kiram990

11 ай бұрын

@@M_SC Thank you, you as well!

@snowblo1

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, but what's the solution? My doctor isn't too bright, I'm finding out.

@snowblo1

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, but what's the solution? My doctor isn't too bright, I'm finding out.

@snowblo1

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, but what's the solution? My doctor isn't too bright, I'm finding out.

this is the video series keeping my hypochondria in check

@21972012145525

Жыл бұрын

How?! Isn’t it increasing it?!

Woooooowwww, if only I had known about this when these signs manifested around 30 years ago 😭

Dr. Dray always posts something I’ve been wondering about

Hi, pituitary-dependent Cushing’s disease patient here! No stretch marks, no hump, my face never got that round, I didn’t have any of the extreme skin problems in your slides and that delayed my diagnosis for 20 years! The huge belly and thin limbs were definitely the first symptoms. The reason limbs stay thin is because cortisol breaks down protein. So we’re losing muscle as fast as we’re gaining fat. My face was red and drs said it was rosacea. Hmm, cure for rosacea must be tumor removal because I was as immediately white as a ghost! I have never heard any Cushing’s patient mention the bruising on back of hands or problem with this skin on knees and elbows. Excessive bruising in general, yes. I had terrible problems with healing. Before I was diagnosed, I had surgery on my leg and left with a 6 inch incision. Two weeks later, they removed the stitches and the whole thing opened up before I left the dr’s office! It was a mess and took forever. My scar is much worse than it would’ve been. My cats would accidentally scratch me and it could take weeks to heal. My hair definitely got thinner but not as bad as some of my friends. My hair stopped falling out post op. Cushing’s is a horrible disease. And many experts don’t think that it’s as rare as people claim. It’s just rarely diagnosed because they’re rarely testing for it. Especially, if someone doesn’t have all symptoms that you’ve described.

@maninhoeletronica

Жыл бұрын

What did you do to get rid of Cushing?

@TheMyisa

Жыл бұрын

@maninhoeletronica I didn't get rid of it. Rarely is anyone cured. The first line of attack is brain surgery to remove the tumor that's releasing the hormone that signals the adrenal glands to overproduce cortisol. They can't always remove it all and they're notorious for coming back. Some people have radiation or take one of a few very expensive medications to suppress the tumor or cortisol absorption. If nothing works, some people have their adrenal glands removed. Then they can't make cortisol or adrenaline and have to take synthetic steroids to live.

@thishyna

9 ай бұрын

@@maninhoeletronicaCushing’s disease is caused by a pituitary tumor. They probably had it removed.

@cincyspinqueen2066

7 ай бұрын

I had two brain surgeries to remove two tumors on my right anterior pituitary gland. My neurosurgeon removed the entire right anterior side. Four years later had gamma knife radiation on the remaining left side to destroy two new tumors and was diagnosed with panhypopiyuitarism and take 10 hormones my body no longer makes per pills and injections. What was your experience like with surgery as well as recovery?

@cincyspinqueen2066

7 ай бұрын

​@@maninhoeletronicait depends if it is Cushings Disease or Cushings Syndrome. The first is rare and is caused by pituitary tumors. The second is common and can be due to tumors or non tumors anywhere else in the body. I can only speak to my experience with Cushings Disease. It took me fifteen years to be diagnosed. The tests which my endocrinologist did were blood cortisol labs, 24 hour urine collection, salivary cortisol labs, dexamothozone suppression tests, MRI's, and IPSS (which was horrible). After this I had brain surgery twice and radiation. Your best bet is to get a referral to get to an endocrinologist. They specialize in hypo and hyper cortisolism diseases.

Omg this video was so stressful but I had to watch it till the end. I was dying to know. Good night and thanks for your work

Your hair looks so pretty and glossy x

Great video. Very informative. I always knew cortisol was bad, but this explains so many reasons why. Thank you.

You are a mind reader! I swear everything I google your straight on! Thank you so much for your content x

@DrDrayzday

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I'm going to share this on my Twitter, I have known a lot of brown skinned people who have all these issues and they would benefit from this knowledge. Could you post a video on how to help the cortisol levels? I would also love if Doctors would invest more time in brown skinned people (Spanish people especially). They are barely beginning to understand how black people have a whole different way their bodies deal with issues and can be prone or even isolated to specific alements but there is no history for the Mexican people. These people need someone to want to focus on how their bodies are different because many of them don't like to speak up. My life had a demonstration of why it's important to speak up about any and all concerns and issues. It makes a difference when a health care system wants to initiate the questions to their Mexican or black patients because then they can feel the door open for them and will walk through it. Please LORD I pray my thoughts of inspiration make it to doctors who love the human body like me and want to challenge themselves to this learning. Believe me they will be so happy someone cared.

This needed to be said! It's good you tell these. You are smart. You have said so much. You described quite a bit I relate too and fits the theme.

High stress levels cause high cortisol levels. That seems to me the main cause and I really wish you had gone into that in more depth! I work in social services with a very vulnerable population and have seen some of the signs you mentioned in people and very dangerous and unstable life situations.

@NoxCattus

Жыл бұрын

I work in healthcare-same thing minus the physically dangerous situations. I stay stressed 24/7.

Oh damn.... I think I better get myself a doc appointment....this explains SO much!😮

An additional cause is high stress! The specialist to see for hormone problems is an endocrinologist. I had several of these symptoms from extreme stress. My face ballooned up and I gained 20 lbs in my abdomen extremely fast despite eating my normal diet. It took a few months to see an endocrinologist and several more months for the cortisol to go down to normal.

@livics610

Жыл бұрын

And did they prescribe?

@DeniseSyrett

Жыл бұрын

@@livics610 Yes, thyroid hormones which weren’t working properly. I also reduced my stress levels.

@EliseGiammanco

Жыл бұрын

This is what I am going through right now ❤

@ziolove

Жыл бұрын

Stress kills.

@DeniseSyrett

Жыл бұрын

@@EliseGiammanco you can heal. It takes time. Be super nice to yourself❤️

I just went to the doc this week and had previously had a MRI about the hump. My doc said nothing. I will be trying holy basil today !

Thank you for addressing how hormones influence skin.

You inspire me to get into dermatology! Thank you for your videos ♥️

@DrDrayzday

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

This video would of been helpful for me 5 yrs ago at the height of my symptoms. Where my primary care physician just brushed everything off as normal. Hair thining, started growing chin hair, gained 50lbs though i hardly ate. Constant panic attacks & horrible skin issues like bouts of sudden severe acne & an intense skin burning sensation from hives. & forgot, an intense never-ending thirst.

Wow, such a complete talk on this subject, I'm so happy it showed up in my feed, I subscribed.

Excellent information. And also, love the lamp behind you!

I have Cushing's syndrome, so i truly am grateful you made this video! ❤

@callielu7485

Жыл бұрын

I had it too...I'm better now but its rare to see anything on this topic so I'm grateful to see it too!

@Mztastyish

Жыл бұрын

Did you guys have tumors removed?

So many things I would not know but for our Dr. Dray! 💜💜💜

@DrDrayzday

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Wow! Thank you so much for the visuals. It's incredibly helpful to see them and really helped me not overreact!

Minnie Driver over here caring about our health ❤

I would love to see you do a video or series on hidradenitis Suppurativa. My husband and I both have it and it seems like such a multifaceted chronic skin disease. Almost everyone that I’ve exchanged stories with in support groups seems to have different triggers that cause the cysts and all seemed to develop the disease spontaneously.

@chickadee317

Жыл бұрын

I second this. I have it on my hands, it manifest more in the heat.

@janaijones6856

10 ай бұрын

I too have HS the only things that help me were fasting and taking low dose birth control pills to balance my hormones. I no longer take birth control but fasting helps tremendously. Hope this helps!

Yep! I was the wife of a man with undiagnosed Cushing Disease. For 30 yrs we tried to find out what was wrong. By the time we found a doctor to listen to us, the body damage had been done. After a 39 yr marriage, he died of kidney failure 3 yrs ago. Unfortunately, our oldest daughter had a pituitary tumor, as well. No one believed that was possible. She had neurosurgery to remove her tumor, as well. But, the damage had been done to her too. She struggles daily with a multitude of health issues. Untreated Cushings destroys lives. Untreated Cushings kills!

@TheMyisa

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss and everything that I know that you and your daughter are going through. I'm a Cushing's warrior. My gynecologist thought that I had it 1998. She sent me to the head of endocrinology at a top hospital in Los Angeles. He ran 24 hr urine, it was normal so he dismissed it. The next 8 endos over 20 years laughed it off. It wasn't until I was literally dying and couldn't finish my sentences from brain damage that a smart endo knew exactly what was going on. Of course, after having the tumor for at least 20 years, it had grown into the cavernous sinus, and they had to leave some behind. I'm going to be fighting this until it finally kills me. I hope that your daughter gets the treatment that she needs to have a good quality of life.

@oddestgoddess8825

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMyisa We write these stories so that people will know. Education is important, since the medical system has let so many of you down. One should not have to fight so hard with “professionals “ to receive a diagnosis and treatment! Unfortunately, my daughter’s quality of life is not too good. She now has no pituitary hormones produced by her body. She has to replace them all, which is very expensive and difficult. She has a myriad of health problems stemming from her years with Cushings Disease.

@oddestgoddess8825

Жыл бұрын

@@departmentofredundancydept4121 Thank you. I agree with you, except for one aspect. I belonged to an online support group for people with Cushings or who suspected they had it. We, as a group, had numerous people who knew the protocols for diagnosis. We knew who the endo’s who knew Cushings and the neurosurgeons who were the most experienced in pituitary surgeries. We knew how the blood tests needed to be run, so we taught lab technicians how to do them properly. i personally was the reason that three separate people went for a diagnosis. They all had Cushings. i could tell by their symptoms. It is my opinion that Cushings Disease is not so much rare but just rarely diagnosed.

@oddestgoddess8825

Жыл бұрын

@@departmentofredundancydept4121 Yes, I now see what you are saying. ☺️

@Plethorality

11 ай бұрын

I get si frustrated with disinterested doctors. Many were pushed into by their parents.. their heart is not in their job. .

I had Cushings syndrome. I had all of these symptoms with the exception of acanthosis nigricans. I weighed almost 300 pounds and I was miserable. This went on for six years until by sheer accident they discovered an adrenal tumor that was suppressing my adrenal gland which made the gland think it was blocked and therefore overproduced cortisol. Ultimately they removed my adrenal gland and initially they had to wean me down from the steroid my body had been producing. At first I had to have 100 mg prednisone AM AND PM. That is a massive dose of prednisone. I currently take no steroids at all. They weaned me down to none...I lost 180 pounds and I feel amazing and happy! Thank you modern medicine!

Happy Thursday! I hope you’re enjoying spring. ❤️

@DrDrayzday

Жыл бұрын

Happy Thursday!

Dr. Dray please make a video about topical steroid withdrawal, a lot of dermatologists tend to deny the existence of it... but the proof is in the pudding

Oh man, as someone who suffered from Cushings disease, can totally relate to this video. and definitely brought back terrible memories. Im all back to normal now, after removing the tumor, but i had all those symptoms and wasnt fun at all.

@anaayala8004

Жыл бұрын

Where you taking Prednisone?

@9791kara

Жыл бұрын

@@anaayala8004 no, i had a micro adenoma in my pituitary, that was producing the hormone ACTH which acts on the adrenals to produce Cortisol

@RealZayComo

Жыл бұрын

Hello did you have digestive issues ? Or bloating? 🙏

@9791kara

Жыл бұрын

@@RealZayComo hmm no, i did not.

@Piinnkbunnii

Жыл бұрын

Did ur stretch marks go away??😢

I've just recently got my results from my Dutch test and found out my cortisol is through the roof. I've had consistent insomnia for months, which is what prompted me to dig deeper. My specialist has given me some tips. One thing interesting to me is everyone keeps talking about managing stress, which if you are truly stressed yes you need help managing it. I was telling the Dr I'm really not that stressed. I love my job. I have no children. The only way i could make myself any less stressed is to go on a permanent vacation. So now i just need to identify what else could be causing this massive eruption of cortisol.

@janisloomis1894

Жыл бұрын

a Hidden stressor. Possibly parasites, bacterica overgrowth, fungi, hormonal imbalances, etc., Lots of reasons .

@janisloomis1894

Жыл бұрын

Have you had a food sensitivity test? Hpyersensitivities to some foods, spices,chemicals can also cause spike in cortisol levels.

@LuvFearlessly

Жыл бұрын

@@janisloomis1894food sensitivity tests are a cash grab. They’re not legit.

@avalerie4467

Жыл бұрын

The lack of sleep will elevate your cortisol. See with your doctor if you need a sleep study for apnea or other sleep disruption. Chronic insomniac for 40 years who got into sleep medicine to try and fix myself. I have night terrors and constantly in flight or fight mode. Best wishes

@CheapsKate77

Жыл бұрын

What is a Dutch test?

Thank you for always teaching me something new! I’m so glad I found your channel!

Thank you for this rich material, really helpfull. Can you, please, make a video on low cortisol signs?

Thank you for this informative video. Can you do a video on how to lower cortisol levels?

Thank you for this!! I was on prednisone long term as a young person and nothing prepares you for this. You hit everything I experienced and I wish this information was around when I was going through it

@lynnscott9657

Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@daniby9894

Жыл бұрын

I had to take 25mg of prednisone for a week and it was my first experience with steroids at age 44 and it was terrible: I was constantly in state of hyper vigilance and agitation for 10 days in a row and I ended up sleeping only 4 hrs per night! Not to mention mood swings, crying for no reason and brain fog and poor concentration due to lack of sleep! I felt so "loaded" that I had the impression if I had to take it for another day, I'd explode!

@Daimyyolorr

Жыл бұрын

Same here..

@eggbenedict-gt7mw

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 they only do for a week

@jaimearredondo787

5 ай бұрын

Same here

Dr Dray is a god send ❤❤❤❤❤

You're so sharp..I'm quite elderly and to me you look like a sweet ,very smart young lady. I'm sure your loved ones are really proud of you. Thank you for sharing your educated insights here. I know you are well loved! Marcia in Modesto...(with lymphatic fluid leaking from a scratch on my ankle.... I've vowed to give up coffee and dairy..it's hard to get old girl

Thank you, your videos are always so informative & I learn so much!🥰

Oh wow! I have a lot of these. I’m an asthmatic as well so I was on steroids a lot before. I’ve been trying to not stress so much but god it’s hard.

A CT scan showed an adrenal adenoma for me, with high cortisol levels, waiting to see the endo, but I must be the rare person who has lost weight with it. I've always been on the slim side but put on weight then lost it all. I had to cut out most carbs due to how shaky I get from them, and have got major muscle weakness in my upper arms & upper legs. I've had a fair lot of the less common symptoms too, and wound healing has been a big problem. When presenting to my usual Dr he didn't test and told me I needed to see a psychiatrist. I was already dx with CFS/Fibro many years ago but the fatigue and PEM now is horrible. Of course I went to another Dr for a 2nd opinion, and she organised the CT scan & blood tests and wow, the things they found(including the adenoma).... always get a 2nd or even 3rd opinion.

I have never received informstion so complete and exgsustive. Thanks

I have had adrenal Insuffiency for 25 years. I must take prednisone and fludrocortisone daily to stay alive. The side effects you mention are very familiar. No doctor including my dermatologist or endocrinologist has taken the time to explain the skin conditions like you have in this video. Thank you for the great information.

@SweaterWeather99

Жыл бұрын

My son has secondary AI from a brain tumor. It is a journey for sure! Replacement is tricky

@Ptls68

Жыл бұрын

Ditto

@DianaStone-sj6pp

10 ай бұрын

@@gracieolmedasepulveda2482 yes I take fludrocortisone daily.

@DianaStone-sj6pp

10 ай бұрын

@@gracieolmedasepulveda2482 my levels were zero when I was diagnosed with primary Adrenal Insuffiency.

I love your product review vids, but I absolutely love the most your scientific videos 🎉❤❤❤❤❤ keeps me vigilant on my health as I get into my "wiser years" 😊

She is describing Cushings syndrome, which is how you get these extreme issues. However, you can have high cortisol and have more mild versions of this. Most doctors won't diagnose high cortisol until you actually qualify for Cushings. Go to a functional medicine doctor or a naturopath for a diagnosis of high or low cortisol.

Thank you for sharing your vault of knowledge. 👍❤ My mulitude of ailments have ruined my life for the last 28-30 yrs. I've seen dozens of doctors, dozens and dozens of tests and no diagnose(s) of concern(s). I am planning to speak with my PCP on this topic. I hope she opens her mind to check me. I need a doctor like you.

I was diagnosed with pcos when I was 16. I gained alot of weight really fast "not by over eating". My doctor always said it was the pcos. For some reason... High cortisol sounds more accurate. I had every symptom listed on high cortisol. 😶 I lost 200lbs. 3 years later I had my first of 6 children back to back. 😅 Now I am 37yo and it seems like my body is slowly going back. I had the gastric bypass in 2007. So now I need to learn how to lower cortisol.

@realhealthrealwealth

Жыл бұрын

Keto, Ketovore, Carnivore

@Cindy99765

Жыл бұрын

People with PCOS often also have insulin resistance and slow metabolism.

@lilascharmante2712

Жыл бұрын

Ppl with PCOS often have high cortisol levels because of the insulin resistance, try ashwaganda for lowering your cortisol. I sleep like a baby now

@nellim9239

Жыл бұрын

I got help from magnesium oxide 500mg x2 a day

@realhealthrealwealth

Жыл бұрын

@nellim9239 Yes, everyone should be taking magnesium complex.

I have been type 1 diabetic for 22 years and i have so many of these skin conditions 😢 I wish it was easier to manage

Thank you SO much for this video Dr. Dray. So very informative.

You are a very good communicator. Thank you.

Unfortunately most women who deal with pcos often have high cortisol levels. It's really difficult to manage 😓