i have adrenal fatigue. dr recommended a series of creams. are there any alternative treatments?

Question

Could you tell me what are some effective treatments for adrenal fatigue?

Answer 1

See endocrinologist: The adrenal makes cortisol and adrenaline, both of which are stress hormones. People who are fatigued, stressed out and having trouble coping are sometimes persuaded that it’s the adrenal’s fault. This is usually not true. Adrenals do not get "fatigued". Poor adrenal function is determined by an acth (cotrosyn) stim test. See an endocrinologist if you have concerns.

Answer 2

Stress: Stress , poor diet , too many medications, etc.

Answer 3

Does not exist : Despite the popular belief that it does, helped by numerous self-help books and websites, there is no disease entity called "adrenal fatigue". The Endocrine Society has a statement on it and the Hormone Foundation has information at www.hormone.org. Adrenal insufficiency is a real disorder and can be life threatening if not treated. In the US, it is most commonly autoimmune in nature.

Answer 4

Gut: Gut dysbiosis - bad bacteria prevents protein digestion creating lack of tyrosine and adrenal fatigue, the other things adrenals need 6 hours of sleep, minerals including magnesium, vitamin b, salt, water and stress all these depletes adrenals.

Answer 5

Multifactorial: Adrenal fatigue is a multifactorial consequence of hormonal, immune system and nervous system dysfunction resulting from genetic predispositions and dietary and environmental insults. These factors stress your adrenal glands beyond their ability to respond and dysfunction occurs poor diet, suboptimal sleep, food and other allergies contribute.

Answer 6

Multifactorial: Adrenal fatigue is a multifactorial consequence of hormonal, immune system and nervous system dysfunction resulting from genetic predispositions and dietary and environmental insults. These factors stress your adrenal glands beyond their ability to respond and dysfunction occurs poor diet, suboptimal sleep, food and other allergies contribute.

Answer 7

Lifestyle changes: The recommended treatments are: stop smoking, stop alcohol & drugs, start an exercise program, eat healthy foods, follow daily routine for sleeping and waking.Keep in mind the endocrine society and the hormone foundation do not recognize adrenal fatigue as a medical condition because there is current no biochemical test to prove/confirm this diagnosis. Adrenal insufficiency is recognized, however.

Answer 8

Feed your adrenals : Cortisol - as are all corticosteroids is derived from cholesterol. Studies have shown that a high saurated fat, low polyunsaturated fat diet will increase corticosteroid levels. Also supplementation with pregnenolone will increase ability of your adrenals to make cortisol, progesterone, estrogen, testosterone and other corticoids. Reduce all forms of stress. Get sleep and sunlight.

Answer 9

No: Adrenal fatigue is not a recognized condition and there no validated criteria for its diagnosis.

Answer 10

Multifactorial: Adrenal fatigue is a multifactorial consequence of hormonal, immune system and nervous system dysfunction resulting from genetic predispositions and dietary and environmental insults. These factors stress your adrenal glands beyond their ability to respond and dysfunction occurs poor diet, suboptimal sleep, food and other allergies contribute.

Answer 11

Yes: Treatment plan include: stop smoking, stop alcohol and drugs, start exercise program, eat healthy foods, follow daily routine for sleeping and waking, meditate and be very careful about special supplement or vitamins. As always, try to find the cause.

Answer 12

Feed your adrenals : Cortisol - as are all corticosteroids is derived from cholesterol. Studies have shown that a high saurated fat, low polyunsaturated fat diet will increase corticosteroid levels. Also supplementation with pregnenolone will increase ability of your adrenals to make cortisol, progesterone, estrogen, testosterone and other corticoids. Reduce your stress.

Answer 13

Feed your adrenals : Cortisol - as are all corticosteroids is derived from cholesterol. Studies have shown that a high saurated fat, low polyunsaturated fat diet will increase corticosteroid levels. Also supplementation with pregnenolone will increase ability of your adrenals to make cortisol, progesterone, estrogen, testosterone and other corticoids. Reduce all forms of stress. Get sleep and sunlight.

Answer 14

Underperformance: This is not a medical term. I think you are probably talking about adrenal insufficiency. This basically means that the adrenal gland is not producing enough of the hormones and chemicals that it should. Reasons include severe life-threatening stress, hemorrhage into the glands, withdrawal from taking other steroids, or tumor infiltration. Fortunately the adrenal hormones can be replaced.

Answer 15

A description: While not a medical diagnosis, the term adrenal fatigue had been used to describe a constellation of symptoms that are proposed to be a result of compromised adrenal response.The symptoms may include profound fatigue, light headedness, cravings and sugar intolerances. Because these symptoms may herald other medical issues, including addison's disease, they should be investigated by your doctor.

Answer 16

Multifactorial: Adrenal fatigue is a multifactorial consequence of hormonal, immune system and nervous system dysfunction resulting from genetic predispositions and dietary and environmental insults. These factors stress your adrenal glands beyond their ability to respond and dysfunction occurs poor diet, suboptimal sleep, food and other allergies contribute.

Answer 17

Low testosterone: I believe you are refering to low testosterone level that diminishes as we age. Some physicians are supplying this in the form of ointments that you can apply to the skin or you may even inject a form of testosterone.. The adrenal gland secretes hormones that govern the manufacturer of testosterone, glucocorticoids etc. There can be a problem in any part ot the axis from the ant pituitary/testes.

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