Question 1

is there such thing as adrenal fatigue and if so how would you know if you have it?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Adrenal fatigue is not a recognized condition. There are no validated criteria to diagnose it, nor proven treatments. Adrenal insufficiency is a rare serious condition for which we have diagnostic criteria. However most fatigued people don't have adrenal insufficiency.

Question 2

are high dhea sulfate levels and elevated adrenal hormones the same thing? possible causes for 599 mcg/dl? got period (3 months late) day after test?

Accepted Answer

Hormones flux: Hormones fluctuate all the time. Due to your age and the fact that you finally menstruated , there's a good chance your body will correct itself .  But it's very important to see your doc for follow up testing to confirm resolution and continue to follow your levels.

Question 3

what are good ways i can fix burned out adrenals?

Accepted Answer

Probably not adrenal: The adrenal makes cortisol and adrenaline, both are stress hormones. People who are stressed out and having trouble coping are sometimes persuaded that it’s the adrenal’s fault.  Although you may be feeling the effects of chronic stress, it is seldom due to adrenal problems. Poor adrenal function is determined by an acth (cotrosyn) stim test. See an endocrinologist if you have concerns.

Question 4

how can i recover really quickly from adrenal crash?

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Adrenal Crash: "adrenal crash" is not a medical term.  It occasionally is medical slang for the secondary adrenal insufficiency that follows prolonged exposure to steroids and abrupt withdrawal.  Usually a wean of steroid is needed to avoid this crash.   

Fatigue following strenuous activity is not an adrenal problem.  It is likely a needed recovery phase to repair muscle and rebuild glycogen stores.

Question 5

please tell me what is adrenal disease and what causes these?

Accepted Answer

BIG question!: Too much cortisol or too much aldosterone, too little aldosterone and/or cortisol, too much catecholamine, androgens, and/or cancers. Holy cow! Big question! Cushing's, primary hyperaldosteronism, secondary hyperaldosteronism, Addison's, secondary adrenal insufficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia (classical &amp; non-classical), pheochromocytoma, various malignancies, hemorrhage/infarct. Big topic

Question 6

what kind of dr should i see, and what tests should they perform, to check on my adrenal function?

Accepted Answer

Adrenal: An internist can help; however, an  endocrinologist is a specialist that deals  with the endocrine glands of our body; test that can be perfomed to  check how the adrenal gland is working may include : corticosteroid level ( cortisol), catecholamine levels( epinephrine, norepinephrine), androgen level, aldosterone level, adrenocorticotropic hormone level (acth) etc...

Question 7

what exactly is an adrenal crisis?

Accepted Answer

Life threatening: Your adrenal glands make hormones which help to maintain normal salt and sugar levels in your blood as well as normal blood pressure. An adrenal crisis is a severe presentation of adrenal insufficiency which is life threatening due to potential problems with severely low blood pressure, in addition to very abnormal salt and sugar levels.

Question 8

what are the effects of an adrenal mass?

Accepted Answer

Many: Most, less than 3 cm can be watched as they are unlikely to be cancers. However, some small tumors can make excess cortisol, aldosterone, male hormones or adrenalin. See an endocrinologist.

Question 9

what symptoms can you expect if your adrenals are overworked?

Accepted Answer

Tired and wired : Fatigue, anxiety, panic, irritability, insomnia, 'brain fog, low libido, and cravings for carbs and/or salt are common acute and chronic symptoms. If it becomes more chronic there is weakening of the immune system which depends on normal adrenal function.

Question 10

what is adrenal hyperplasia?

Accepted Answer

Adrenal: Enlargement of the adrenal gland.  Small gland that sits on top of kidneys.

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