Adrenal fatigue

[cath39]

Hi

I was on cortisone for a long time as a child and a number of times as an adult. I had Ulcerative Colitis.

I have a lot of problems which I think are as a result of taking them.

I suspect I have adrenal insufficiency because I’m so fatigued a lot of the time.

Any information as to try and improve things would be so helpful.

Thank you.

[bantam12]

You need testing for adrenal insufficiency, a short synacthen test is a good start. I'm having it done tomorrow for suspected addisons.

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In the first instance ask your GP to do an early morning blood cortisol to see what your levels are, ideally your cortisol levels should be between 350-550nmol/Ls so make sure you get copies of all your results. Just to warn you that adrenal fatigue isn't recognised as a medical condition by the medics. Adrenal insufficiency is & is a life threatening condition where the only treatment is steroids. I have adrenal insufficiency due to removal of a pituitary tumour.