Thirsty Cat + ACTH blood test

[lynn12358]

Our cat's vet decided to perform an ACTH blood test after all the other tests (diabetes, thyroid) came back negative.  She was tested positive for Hyperadrenal Corticism (I probably spelled this wrong, sorry).  
How common is this disease in cats?  Are there any records that are kept on this?
Once she was diagnosed I became obsessed in finding information and other cat owners in the same position as me --- to no avail.

[2012meme]

From your comment I wonder if you have a cat with cushing's disease. I have research a lot on the web and found the same information. I posted a comment for lynn12358 hoping to hear back about her cat. Here is what I said: I would like to hear more about your cat that tested positive for Cushing's disease. My Tink is going on 2 years with it and diabetes. Cushing's is very rare in cats and I haven't been able to find anyone either who is living with a cat that has it. It can be discouraging and I hope that since your post in February 2011 you have had many more months of happiness with your kitty. I would like to hear more from you. We are now having litter box issues on occasion. While her fur is missing from her belly, sides and hind legs, and her middle is large and round and the size of a volleyball (almost that is), and a growth on top of her head gets bigger, she is as loving as ever. She is always hungry and has not lost weight. Thanks for the opportunity to tell her story to someone who understands......meme

[2012meme]

I would like to hear more about your cat that tested positive for Cushing's disease. My Tink is going on 2 years with it and diabetes. Cushing's is very rare in cats and I haven't been able to find anyone either who is living with a cat that has it. It can be discouraging and I hope that since your post in February 2011 you have had many more months of happiness with your kitty. I would like to hear more from you. We are now having litter box issues on occasion. While her fur is missing from her belly, sides and hind legs, and her middle is large and round and the size of a volleyball (almost that is), and a growth on top of her head gets bigger, she is as loving as ever. She is always hungry and has not lost weight. Thanks for the opportunity to tell her story to someone who understands.

[opus88]

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http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_cushing_s_disease.html

[nancyjac]

You can find out more about it by it's more common name, Cushing's Disease or Syndrome. It results when too much cortisol, a hormone, is produced in the body.  It typically results from a benign adrenal or pituitary tumor, but can also be the result of administering cortical steroids such as prednisone as a medication.  It is more common in dogs than it cats and older cats have a higher incidence.