Question 1

is adrenal fatigue pupil test always true?

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worthless test: Even in complete adrenal failure (addisions disease) I am unaware of this sign.  I would place no reliability on this sign.
"adrenal fatigue" is a fake diagnosis, and this is a fake sign that tries to trick you into thinking you have something.  Elsewhere on healthtap, there are many answers to the question of adrenal fatigue by many doctors.

Question 2

could adrenal fatigue cause breathing issues? what are the symptoms? any tests? causes?

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No: Adrenal fatigue is not a disease.

Question 3

pls can u advice of names of possible tests that can identify the presence of adrenal fatigue if suspected? ie due severe fatigue esp in morning?
tks

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Cosyntropin Test: Adrenal insufficiency can be primary or secondary- depending if the dysfunction is at the pituitary(primary)level or adrenal( secondary) level.  A baseline morning cortisol level is drawn first- then 0.25 mg im/iv of Cosyntropin is given- then the cortisol level is rechecked at 30 and 60 minutes- so 3 blood draws are needed. If the cortisol level fails to rise above 18-20 mcg/sl- you have ai.

Question 4

what blood test shows adrenal function or adrenal fatigue?

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Several of them: "Adrenal fatigue" is a "pop" / "fad" diagnosis seen mostly in people in difficult living situations; I think it's bogus. True adrenal insufficiency can be screened for by simply labs but often requires an ACTH stimulation test for definitive diagnosis; it's fatal if missed. Too much adrenal hormone / cortisol is best screened for by timed urine studies and a dexamethasone suppression test.

Question 5

can u fix moderate adrenal fatigue? gaining too much weight, tests rule out  everything else, was under severe stress for over a year. is it fixable?

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It depends: To address this question, you would want to see an integrative medicine or naturopathic physician -- making sure your condition is not full adrenal insufficiency, for instance.  They would do a workup of you and your labs, to determine the best ways to help you.  Some people may respond well to herbal supports for the adrenals.  Others may need additional treatments.

Question 6

i suspect adrenal fatigue, coz i feel better in evening+salty food helps+ longlist of symptoms, which tests i need for confirmat and treatment 4 this ?

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Probably not adrenal: If your adrenals were failing, you would probably feel poorly all the time, and your BP would drop in response to severe stress.  Are you at risk for adrenal insult (other autoimmune diseases, previous tb, previous adrenal hemorrhage)?  Talk to your doctor. First test would be electrolytes. If necessary, an acth stimulation test could be done.

Question 7

acth challenge done10am, baseline acth less than 5, cortisol is at 8 (mayo range) symptoms of adrenal fatigue, autoimmune, pots. tests still needed?

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What test?: Are you asking whether the ACTH challenge is needed after it has been done? This is best discussed with your endocrinologist who can explain to you the rationale behind his request.

Question 8

if cortisol blood test came back normal, could salivary cortisol lab show diff? dr is checking for adrenal fatigue.

Accepted Answer

It depends: This is serious business. The real question is, "Do you have Addison's disease?" A spot serum cortisol is often normal even in Addison's, making the diagnosis tricky. There are decision levels for the easy screens that your physician is aware of, but if there's any doubt, you'll probably get an ACTH stimulation test. Avoid "pop"/"fad" diagnoses like "HPA axis fatigue". Best wishes.

Question 9

husband has focul segmental glomular sclerosis and twitching in his muscles, why the twitching, tests normal? ck high, could it be adrenal fatigue?

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Clarification: Hi. First of all, there is no such thing as "adrenal fatigue"; it's a farce and doesn't exist. So that's something you can eliminate as a problem immediately. The muscle twitching can be anything from electrolyte disorders due to his kidney disease to ALS; he needs to see his doctor. Hi CK can be evaluated to find the tissue source of the elevation, which will help determine the cause. Good luck!

Question 10

seen numerous gps cardiologist, endocrinologist allergist er &psych /labs tests normal so far/all of the symptoms of hashimotos or adrenal fatigue..?

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So: I don't believe you would find  what you want here, you have seen all the doctors you need, and this limited space on that platform won't suffice, all I can tell you is the list is comprehensive for causes of fatigue, good that many organic causes are excluded, anxiety remains to be a cause, you need a doctor you can identify well with, who has the time to go over what you  suffer from, take care

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Is adrenal fatigue pupil test always true?

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Could adrenal fatigue cause breathing issues? what are the symptoms? any tests? causes?

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Pls can u advice of names of possible tests that can identify the presence of adrenal fatigue if suspected? ie due severe fatigue esp in morning? tks

A member asked:

What blood test shows adrenal function or adrenal fatigue?

A member asked:

Can u fix moderate adrenal fatigue? gaining too much weight, tests rule out everything else, was under severe stress for over a year. is it fixable?

A member asked:

I suspect adrenal fatigue, coz i feel better in evening+salty food helps+ longlist of symptoms, which tests i need for confirmat and treatment 4 this ?

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Acth challenge done10am, baseline acth less than 5, cortisol is at 8 (mayo range) symptoms of adrenal fatigue, autoimmune, pots. tests still needed?

A member asked:

If cortisol blood test came back normal, could salivary cortisol lab show diff? dr is checking for adrenal fatigue.

A member asked:

Husband has focul segmental glomular sclerosis and twitching in his muscles, why the twitching, tests normal? ck high, could it be adrenal fatigue?

A member asked:

Seen numerous gps cardiologist, endocrinologist allergist er &psych /labs tests normal so far/all of the symptoms of hashimotos or adrenal fatigue..?

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