Do I Have Cushing's Syndrome Quiz
Questions: 15 · 10 minutes
1. Over recent weeks or months, how have your mood and emotional reactions changed?
They are broadly consistent with my usual range.
I have had occasional irritability, worry, or low mood during identifiable stressful periods.
I have experienced persistent irritability, anxiety, or low mood that feels unlike my usual self.
There has been a marked or rapidly worsening emotional change, loss of control, or concern about my immediate wellbeing.
2. When you compare recent photos or look in the mirror, what facial change stands out?
My face looks distinctly rounder or fuller most days, sometimes with persistent redness.
My face looks much the same as before.
I occasionally look mildly puffy after poor sleep, salty food, or another familiar trigger.
My face has become persistently fuller without an obvious short-term explanation.
3. Which statement best describes your recent use of corticosteroid medicines such as prednisone, dexamethasone, steroid injections, strong skin creams, or high-dose inhalers?
I have not knowingly used a corticosteroid medicine recently.
I use one intermittently or locally as directed, such as an inhaler, cream, or brief course.
I have needed repeated courses, injections, multiple steroid products, or escalating doses in recent months.
I take a systemic steroid regularly or long term, or I have developed major changes while using or tapering one.
4. Over the past several months, how has your body-weight distribution changed?
I have not noticed a meaningful change in my weight or its distribution.
I have gained a little weight fairly evenly or in a way I can readily explain.
More weight seems concentrated around my waist while my arms and legs have changed less.
My torso or upper body has enlarged noticeably while my arms or legs appear thinner or weaker.
5. What has your recent experience with bruising or fragile skin been?
I bruise occasionally after a bump I remember, about as I always have.
I often bruise after very small bumps or notice that my skin tears more easily.
I have developed large or unexplained bruises, very fragile skin, or wounds that are notably slow to close.
I have not noticed unusual bruising or skin fragility.
6. What best reflects your recent blood-sugar experience?
I have new or markedly worsening high blood sugar, especially with unusual thirst, frequent urination, or blurred vision.
A recent test was in my expected range, and I have noticed no related change.
I have not been tested recently, but I have not noticed a clear related change.
I have had a borderline or elevated result that has not yet been fully evaluated.
7. Which description best matches changes in sleep, energy, or concentration?
My sleep and energy vary sometimes, but the changes are brief or linked to a familiar cause.
I have persistent sleep disruption, daytime exhaustion, or concentration difficulty that affects my routine.
I have a major or rapidly worsening change in alertness, thinking, sleep, or ability to function.
I have not noticed a meaningful change in these areas.
8. Imagine getting up from a low chair or climbing one flight of stairs. How does that compare with a few months ago?
It feels about the same, allowing for my usual fitness or limitations.
It sometimes feels harder after inactivity or an unusually tiring day.
I regularly need extra effort or support because my hips or thighs feel weaker.
I now struggle markedly to rise or climb because of new or progressing weakness.
9. Considering changes relevant to your body, what has happened with periods, sexual interest, erections, or reproductive function?
There has been a persistent change, such as missed or markedly irregular periods, substantial loss of libido, or repeated erectile difficulty.
I have not noticed a relevant change.
There has been a major or rapidly progressing change affecting daily life, or several of these changes appeared together.
I have noticed a mild or brief change that may relate to stress, routine, or another familiar factor.
10. Which description best matches any newer stretch marks on your abdomen, hips, thighs, breasts, or upper arms?
I have no new stretch marks or no meaningful change in older ones.
I have thin, pale marks associated with an expected growth or weight change.
I have newer, wider pink or reddish marks that seem more noticeable than previous stretch marks.
I have developed broad, deep red or purple marks without a clear explanation.
11. How have minor cuts, illnesses, or infections been resolving lately?
They generally heal or clear at my usual pace.
A few minor cuts or illnesses have seemed slightly slower than usual to resolve.
I have had repeated infections or wounds that consistently take longer to heal.
I have had a serious or rapidly worsening infection, or a wound that is not healing despite care.
12. Which description best fits your recent bone or back health?
I have ordinary short-lived aches after activity, with no unusual bone concern.
I have had a fracture after a minor fall or strain, unexplained height loss, or sudden severe back pain.
I have no new bone pain, height loss, or unexpected fractures.
I have persistent back or rib discomfort, or a clinician has raised concern about reduced bone strength.
13. Which statement best describes your recent blood-pressure situation?
I have had several elevated or borderline readings that need follow-up.
My blood pressure was checked recently and was not elevated for me.
I do not know my recent reading, or it has not been checked lately.
Readings have been repeatedly high, newly high, or suddenly harder to control despite treatment.
14. Have you noticed a change around the base of your neck, collar area, or upper back?
There is a clearly enlarging pad or fullness there along with other changes in my body shape.
I have noticed some new fullness there, but it is modest and occurred with general weight gain.
I have not noticed a change in that area.
The fullness is noticeable and seems more concentrated there than my overall weight change would suggest.
15. How have acne and hair-growth patterns changed recently?
I have occasional minor acne or hair changes similar to my usual pattern.
I have developed prominent new acne, rapidly increasing coarse facial or body hair, or marked scalp-hair thinning.
I have not noticed a meaningful change in acne or hair growth.
I have a persistent increase in acne or darker/coarser hair that is unusual for me.