So I found out I have adrenal fatigue...

[Sweetlolly11]

I got my lab results back today for my cortisol levels, and it's really not looking good... my adrenal glands are literally just burnt down to a crisp. I have absolutely no energy left in me and today I had the worst panic attacks of my life, I believe. At one point, I had such a horrible dizzy spell that the whole room turned upside down in my head and I was absolutely sure I was about to faint, and it scared me so much I ended up shaking and quivering, my whole body tense, just shaking and ran towards my medicine cabinet walking on really weak legs and took a benzo immediately. I ate my lunch for about 45 minutes because I was terrified to even sit up in my bed and eat (obviously the next thing after taking the benzo was to run into my bed). And now I'm just spending my whole day, in complete darkness, lying in bed and on my laptop, barely managed to calm myself down just a little because I read that severe adrenal fatigue can actually be fatal. I am only 20 years old and my family does not take any of this seriously, and I feel like I am dying here. I'm just so sad right now, heartbroken and alone.

[daisychained]

Hey,

My adrenals are also on strike due to me being on high dose steroids for ages (prednisolone) which stops them working completely.

Tapering off them means I need to help stimulate them to bring them back to life. I take a vit B complex and lots of water and try to keep active (with agoraphobia it's difficult!) Rest is important to when you feel tired as you don't want to put any more strain on already unconscious adrenals.

Stress and anxiety need to be minimal... (I laughed when my professor told me this) so you have an extra reason to get this anxiety under control.. take it easy and talk to a professional to make a general diet and lifestyle plan to wake your adrenals up. It can be done quite easily but like everything else it takes time. Xx

[daisychained in reply to daisychained]

Ps- if you need help with this Dr can prescribe hydrocortisone x

[Sweetlolly11 in reply to daisychained]

Thank you for the advice... I'm just really scared as I have read that this condition can possibly be fatal, and that big shocks could put me in a coma. I am just so beyond terrified right now and I couldn't get out of bed all day long.

[miarose]

Hi. Sweetlollie I can relate to this, last night got a big wobble at the clothes line, had to hold the line with one hand to keep my balance, came in and had to crawl up the stairs..I was so scared,and like you, I took an xanax,and lay down for a while. as my BP was high with me panicing..didn't really come round until this morning..so sorry your going through this..nobody understands me either..I feel so alone. Thats why I messaged you..mayby i have adrenal fatigue too...what sort of test showed this up.? I would like to get it done too. How are you feeling now..? hope your feeling better soon..

love Miarose xxxxx

[Sweetlolly11 in reply to miarose]

Hi I had a saliva test done in a private clinic. You spit into a vial, four times in one day and bring that into the lab and wait for the results. It's the only reliable way.

[Jefner in reply to miarose]

Miarose where are you based?

[miarose]

Hi. I live in republic of Ireland...are you Irish Jefner ??