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I think I might have capillary fragility

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sheltielife
sheltielife

Hi, I am new here. I have been diagnosed with having Cushing's Syndrome due to a tumour on my adrenal glands. For years I have had problems with my feet and legs. They are very blotchy, red, hot and painful. The doctors have said that it's nerve damage due to diabetes, but now I keep seeing that it can be caused by Cushing's Syndrome. Is this correct? If so, what can I do to help? I am waiting for the operation to remove the adrenal gland, but until it's done if there is anything that can help this symptom it would be wonderful. Regards Sheltielife

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    sheltielife

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    Well my blood pressure and glucose are still going up!  I did a 24 hour urine collection test over 2 weeks ago but haven't had the results yet. The doctors are now saying the my feet and leg problems are due to my blood being very thick and so I have to go for a proper blood test for that on the 13th February. I hope I don't have to fight again to get things sorted it just seems one long battle. At least they have gone off the idea of nerve damage!  I have an ulcer on  the back of my heal now and that is going to take months to heal.
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