Rosella C

Rosella C. experienced a progressive decline in health over 6 years, with symptoms including hair loss, easy bruising, high blood pressure, skin thinning, weight gain, and severe joint pain. Despite seeing multiple specialists, her condition was not properly diagnosed until a friend suggested she might have Cushing disease. After insisting on further tests, she was eventually diagnosed with Cushing disease by an endocrinologist. Her adrenal surgery was delayed due to COVID-19, but post-surgery, some symptoms improved, though she still suffers from fatigue and joint pain. Rosella believes an earlier diagnosis could have prevented some of her severe symptoms and criticizes the medical professionals for not considering her condition holistically.