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ADRENAL FATIGUE Maybe this is a silly idea but please let me know what you think.
I've been reading stuff about Adrenal Fatique and this is a list of symptoms;
Signs and Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue
Tendency to gain weight and unable to loose it, especially around the waist.
High frequency of getting the flu and other respiratory diseases and these symptoms tend to last longer than usual.
Tendency to tremble when under pressure.
Reduced sex drive.
Lightheaded when rising from a laying down position.
Unable to remember things.
Lack of energy in the mornings and also in the afternoon between 3 to 5 pm.
Feel better suddenly for a brief period after a meal.
Often feel tired betweeen 9 - 10 pm, but resist going to bed.
Need coffee or stimulants to get going in the morning.
Crave for salty, fatty, and high protein food such as meat and cheese.
Increase symptoms of PMS for women; period are heavy and then stop, or almost stopped on the 4th day, only to start flow again on the 5th or 6th day.
Pain in the upper back or neck with no apparent reasons .
Feels better when stress is relieved, such as on a vacation.
Difficulties in getting up in the morning
Lightheaded
Other signs and symptoms include:
Mild depression
Food and or inhalant allergies
Lethargy and lack of energy
Increased effort to perform daily tasks
Decreased ability to handle stress
Dry and thin skin
Hypoglycemia
Low Body Temperature
Nervousness
Palpitation Unexplained hair loss
diarrhea
Dyspepsia
Signs and Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue
Tendency to gain weight and unable to loose it, especially around the waist.
High frequency of getting the flu and other respiratory diseases and these symptoms tend to last longer than usual.
Tendency to tremble when under pressure.
Reduced sex drive.
Lightheaded when rising from a laying down position.
Unable to remember things.
Lack of energy in the mornings and also in the afternoon between 3 to 5 pm.
Feel better suddenly for a brief period after a meal.
Often feel tired betweeen 9 - 10 pm, but resist going to bed.
Need coffee or stimulants to get going in the morning.
Crave for salty, fatty, and high protein food such as meat and cheese.
Increase symptoms of PMS for women; period are heavy and then stop, or almost stopped on the 4th day, only to start flow again on the 5th or 6th day.
Pain in the upper back or neck with no apparent reasons .
Feels better when stress is relieved, such as on a vacation.
Difficulties in getting up in the morning
Lightheaded
Other signs and symptoms include:
Mild depression
Food and or inhalant allergies
Lethargy and lack of energy
Increased effort to perform daily tasks
Decreased ability to handle stress
Dry and thin skin
Hypoglycemia
Low Body Temperature
Nervousness
Palpitation Unexplained hair loss
diarrhea
Dyspepsia
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by Laurie on
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While I don't have alopecia, I do have telogen effluvium that won't resolve. I just saw a naturopath yesterday. While a year ago, I would have never seen one, I do think they have their place in medicine. Regular MD's wanted me to take medications like spironolactone and birth control for extended periods of time. The naturopath said they are bandaids to the real problem. She is treating me for elevated liver enzymes and adrenal fatigue. She really feels my main symptoms (acne, oily skin, hairloss and many others from your list) will subside over time when these issues are resolved. At this point, I have nothing to lose since I have refused the treatment from the MD's. I will let you know if I can start crossing off symptoms from your list (there are many!).
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Permalink Reply by Eileen Simpson on
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Keep me posted if you can. I came across this topic and hair loss the other day while searching again. It will be intersting to see the outcome for you. Is your hair loss like or similar to AA?
Thanks for the feedback, I wish you all the luck in the world.
Take it easy. I love the pictures of your little ones very cute.
Eileen
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I'm very happy for you that issues are somewhat if not all resolved. My case is different I am a celiac also, so not much hope for me. I have used a colon cleanse a few times in the past may I ask which brand you used?
Hugs take care
Eileen
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Permalink Reply by Lillian (Tracy-mom) on
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My 8 daughter with AA had a saliva test last month and we found she had high to normal cortisol but very low DHEA levels which is produced in the adrenal gland. Over Thanksgiving when we put all the kids on the measuring wall, I also discovered that she hasn't grown at all in 8 months. She also has gets fatigued more easily, gets headaches, is intolerant to cold weather, and catches each and every virus all of which points to hypothyroidism. The pediatrician did the standard thyroid test and of course it was normal. That test is only about 30% accurate but the dr act like its not. I think it is all connected to the poor adrenal function. I also read an abstract regarding children with asthma treated with inhaled coritcosteroids develop adrenal suppression. Our naturopathic doctor is the only doctor looking at the big picture and trying to put all the pieces of the puzzle together to help her heal. We are still working on a solution. Regular doctors don't do that. There is way more to AA than hairloss if you ask me.
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