Adrenal fatigue

[bindy2]

Going to do a test for adrenal fatigue and was wondering how is it treated. Do Drs prescribe or is it change of diet and lifestyle

[greygoose]

Doctors deny it exists, so I would be very surprised if you got any sort of treatment from your doctor.

As a general rule, you need to adapt your diet to support adrenals. Plenty of vit C and B vits - have you had your B12 and folate tested? Don't skimp on the salt - adrenals need salt. And a high protein breakfast as soon as you get up.

If your cortisol is very, very low, it might be an idea to get your doctor to test for Addison's. Or, you might need HydroCortisol. But, that is not a think to self-treat with unless you know what you're doing. You could shut your adrenals down completely.

[bindy2 in reply to greygoose]

Thankyoi

[silverfox7]

It might be as well to chat to someone on an adrenal site. I understand it can be quite complex as you are looking at 4 or even 6 points through the day so some could be high and others low so it can be a case of what to take when and I suspect what you do for one could then impact in another.

[bindy2 in reply to silverfox7]

Thankyou

[Angel_of_the_North]

The NHS doesn't treat it at all until it becomes Cushings disease or Addisons. You'll need to treat it yourself with diet and lifestyle changes.

[bindy2 in reply to Angel_of_the_North]

Thankyou

[bindy2]

Thanks for all your info

[SimonA87]

I asked my GP if "adrenal fatigue" was a term he recognised in the medical field. He said something to the effect that he only recognised Cushing's or Addison's.

[bindy2 in reply to SimonA87]

Yes I think that sounds about right. I tested negative for both of those in the past. Testing for adrenal fatigue has never been mentioned

[SimonA87 in reply to bindy2]

What sort of tests did they do? I am going to take a Cortisol Saliva test x4 next week.

[bindy2 in reply to SimonA87]

I had a blood test for addisons and Cushing. Dr and endo never mentioned doing saliva test for adrenal fatigue which makes me think I'd probs have to have it done privately

[SimonA87 in reply to bindy2]

My GP said that a morning cortisol blood test is pretty much useless. I guess saliva or urine taken throughout the day is the best way forward.

I was curious what exactly they tested for in your blood to rule out Addison's or Cushing's.

[Hidden in reply to SimonA87]

They usually start by doing a morning baseline cortisol level, ends often performs synacthen test which involves morning baseline cortisol followed by injection of ACTH to stimulate adrenal glands and retesting of cortisol levels 30 minutes later and some do it again after 60 mins, cortisol should increase in response to the stimulation. Of course it wouldn't find out if your cortisol is too high at night and you have an upset in circadian rhythm which adrenal saliva profile would show. In theory NICE guidelines have stated this form of testing is adequate for assessment, in practice endow and gp just aren't up to speed with that.

[UrsaP]

There are supplements available to support the adrenals. I have been taking them since seeing Dr P some years ago, tests, showed Adrenal Fatigue. They have helped me. However, I would suggest you should not take anything like them without further advice, once you have your test results, and know the level of function. Also before taking adrenal supplements, or any medication or supplement, you need to consider any other conditions/symptoms and medication you are on. All the best.

[bindy2 in reply to UrsaP]

Thankyou

[humanbean]

On the subject of adrenal fatigue, you might find this site of interest :

rt3-adrenals.org/

[bindy2 in reply to humanbean]

Thankyou

[Venicefan]

There is a very good website: AdrenalFatigueRecover.com with lots of helpful info etc. There is also an excellent book by Dr Eric Berg on kindle "Adrenal Fatigue: Understanding the symptoms of adrenal fatigue " its £2.30 from Amazon.

Both are well worth checking out.

Unfortunately, as with thyroid problems GPs are just not trained to deal with this.

[bindy2 in reply to Venicefan]

Thankyou

[Maxinemurray]

Addison dieses is a serious illness and means taking hydrocortoisone, usually for life

[jgelliss]

I would very much recommend that you read an excellent book . It will inform you and teach you how to deal with it . Best wishes and feel great .

amazon.com/Adrenal-Fatigue-...

[bindy2 in reply to jgelliss]

Thankyou x