I got diagnosed with Fibro/Myo in 2012. Since 6 months I gained 30 pounds rapidly, causing stretch marks over my stomach and my breasts. I am not pregnant and the weight came rapidly and within 2 months. I have tried to maintain active and everything. I was on Cymbalta 60 mg and weaned myself off (doctor's orders) and have been off for 2 months (was on it for about a year). I am wondering could I have Cushing's syndrome? Since it overlaps a lot of symptoms of fibro and myofasical. Just want to lose this weight and try to help my body heal.

is this to old to reply to??

i was found to surprise my new rhumatoligist

he said i had chronic fatige chronic pain and fibro fron day i was born

nice to know 40 years to late

i used to be 200 max 6.3 i wasn't watching close now im 320 with boobs as big as my wife

if you look at reputable sites mayo clinic and other proper online sites fibro and others have weight problems if you go to** and look your meds up i found everyone of my drugs had weight problems a double whammy

plus my lower back hips and shoulders are damaged and i just got diagnosed with it band problems it is like sticking a knife in your thigh and trying to move

a ten is a very good day for me its a challenge wanna hit me more it will hit you harder and do more

never give up or let it win good luck

You made me laugh with your post and I sure needed a good laugh this morning.

Have a good day

And to Kalli,

So sorry for all you are going through. I'm on 60 mg of Cymbalta at night and I also take 1800 mg of gabapentin daily. I have small fiber neuropathy. I am overweight and it is very hard staying at this weight while taking the above meds.

Take care

Debi from Georgia

Cushings would give hypertension, facial hair growth and hair on the body in a male distribution, acne, and in some extreme cases behavior changes approaching psychosis. Cushingoid obesity typically involves the face quite a bit...some doctors use this sign to decide on testing for it.

There are blood tests for this, so a visit to your doctor could help diagnose this.

There are two basic forms of Cushing's. One is a pituitary adenoma, and the other is a tumor on the adrenal gland.