The key symptoms of Cushing's Syndrome as actress Amy Schumer confirms diagnosis
manchestereveningnews.co.ukActress Amy Schumer has revealed she has Cushing's Syndrome after receiving speculation over her appearance. The US star was promoting the second series of her comedy-drama Life & Beth on US talk shows last week, but a lot of the discussion on social media afterwards centred on her appearance rather than her work, with many pointing out her face was 'puffier than usual.' In an Instagram post, Schumer revealed she has endometriosis and was experiencing some 'medical and hormonal things going on' but confirmed she was doing 'okay.' The stand-up comedian and Trainwreck star has since confirmed she also has Cushing's Syndrome - a condition caused by having too much of a hormone called cortisol in your body. "There are a few types of Cushing.
Some that can be fatal, require brain surgery or removal of adrenal glands," the actress, 42, told the News Not Noise newsletter. "I have the kind of Cushing that will just work itself out and I'm healthy [which] was the greatest news imaginable," she added. Try MEN Premium now for FREE...
just click here to give it a go. Amy said she felt 'reborn' after receiving the diagnosis and explained the condition was brought on by getting steroid injections in high doses.
The NHS explains that Cushing's syndrome is uncommon and mostly affects people who have been taking steroid medicine, especially steroid tablets, for a long time.
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