Comments on: 30 Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue

By: Kalidasa

Kalidasa — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:21:15 +0000

Diane,
I’m not sure how you got that idea. For one thing, I couldn’t control what someone printed out.

My observation of doctors is that traditionally trained US medical doctors do not recognize adrenal fatigue or its symptoms. If they learn anything about holistic healing, then they will readily acknowledge it as do my doctor friends.

I have heard from a number of people who told their doctors of their adrenal symptoms, sometimes 20 or more of the ones listed in this article — and, I’ve found more since writing this, and the doctors are stumped as to what to do at all. One comment was, “I just don’t know where to start.”

So, feel free to report any and all your symptoms to your doctor, but don’t be surprised if they don’t acknowledge adrenal fatigue.

By: Kalidasa

Kalidasa — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:56:31 +0000

Jennifer,
You may have more going on than adrenal fatigue. Toxicity comes to mind, and there are at least eight different systems that have to do with energy.

The anxiety is likely from brain chemistry, specifically serotonin deficiency. There are many cofactors involved, but the most common ones are: enzyme activated B6 (P5P), tryptophan as well as other B vitamins — a multiple wouldn’t hurt.

By: Diane Westerman

Diane Westerman — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:06:42 +0000

I don’t believe that you won’t let people print out a list of symptoms to take to their doctor???? For what reason???

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:16:32 +0000

I’ve been to the doctor for fatigue symptoms that have lasted for quite a long time now – and after several blood tests that haven’t told us anything, I believe I have AF, especially after reading your article. I haven’t done the pupil test YET, but do you know if tingling around the eyes can be a symptom also? I always just assumed it was from my eyes being tired from fatigue. Another HUGE issue for me is the stamina that I continue to be losing. I used to walk 3 miles 3 times per week and do light weight lifting in between walking days. I then had to cut it down to 2 miles every other day, and haven’t been lifting but even then I couldn’t seem to recover. A couple of months ago I started jogging just one mile per day w/ no lifting but it seems like I’m more tired than ever – exercise just doesn’t make me feel better anymore and it’s so depressing to me! I’m going to try a new routine of jogging 1 mile every other day w/ yoga in between days. It’s so disheartening because I could always count on exercise for energy – now I exercise less, and feel anxious and tired all the time. I’m so confused!

By: Kalidasa

Kalidasa — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:08:47 +0000

I’m sure there are support group forums. That’s a good idea too, I’ll think about starting one here as I get a lot of traffic for adrenal fatigue.

By: Kalidasa

Kalidasa — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:06:37 +0000

Michelle,
There is a lot going on with you and it will take some time to respond fully. I will write an article for you within the next three or four days, sooner if I can. Sorry, I’m just really busy right now.

For now, work on changing your diet. Eat plenty of animal protein like chicken, fish and eggs. Avoid sugar and processed foods like the plague they are. I’d just throw them all out and forget about them. Withdraw can be hard, but it gets easier after 5 days, in a month you won’t miss them at all. Processed includes all breads including whole grain, ground up is processed. Also, fruit juice and dried fruit are just like sugar.

Sometimes we just have to be firm with our children, including the inner child that we all are to some degree. Don’t worry, they’ll eat when they are hungry enough, and you will be doing them the biggest service a parent can. My kids didn’t eat sugar until my wife and I split up when my son was 4, now he’s obese because his mother had no discipline. Chances are I’ll outlive him by many years because of it.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:49:32 +0000

I read what Biff wrote, and that sounds a lot like me in terms of the weight around the middle and hips, (have always carried it there, and it does look odd). Also struggled with infertility in trying to have our 3rd, and like Betty feel as though my immune system is shot….I catch everything! Just thought I would add. Is there any websites/blogs with support groups for those with adrenal fatuigue?

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:45:22 +0000

Reading your article has just not only opened my eyes, but given me hope that maybe the cause of nearly all my problems are adrenal related. I have struggled with anxiety and depression for nearly 20 years. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2003. Long story short, I am a young mother with 3 young children, and am getting worse every day. i have been one every medication one can think of, and still remain on many, for sleep, for wakefulness, for depression and anxiety, for pain…..you name it. Nothing is really helping, in fact I continue to feel like I’m getting worse. It is difficult for me to leave the house most of the time. I do not take any multiviatmins and admit that I have a poor diet, as i do not like to cook, and when I am, it is cooking for picky young children. Can you tell me where you recommend i begin, in terms of trying supplements, changing diet…anything. Thank you….your article has provided much hope for me!

By: Kalidasa

Kalidasa — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:12:14 +0000

Anne,
In general, men are deficient in dopamine while women are deficient in serotonin. Dopamine is made from tyrosine and serotonin is made from tryptophane (5htp is another form). This isn’t always the case though.

By: Kalidasa

Kalidasa — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:37:59 +0000

Biff,
Be careful with fasting, it can cause adrenal fatigue too! There are many different detoxification methods other than straight fasting (I realize you may not have been fasting, just a warning). Standard Process has a system that works pretty good, sweating in a dry sauna or hot baths and exercising are good ones.

The weight gain you describe is typical for thyroid body types and is usually due to estrogens not being cleared by the liver. http://selfadjustingtechnique.com/detoxification/how-the-liver-handles-toxins-and-what-you-can-do-to-help-it/

Weight loss is more about detoxification than anything else as the fat cells store toxins. The body is unwilling to lose weight because that would release the toxins to cause damage.