11/01/2021
Fatigue is one of the most common reasons for visits to the doctor. One area that is often confusing is the role adrenal function plays on fatigue. Adrenal exhaustion is a frequent cause of fatigue!
The adrenal gland creates cortisol, an important stress hormone which controls many of the functions which effect energy production. Cortisol maintains blood sugar levels, fights allergies and inflammation, and helps us survive stressful situations.
Cortisol is a hormone we cannot live without. However, with the stressors we face today, the adrenal response can become delayed/dysfunctional leading to fatigue.
To properly asses your adrenal function and cortisol levels a test will have to be done with your doctor.
Chronic fatigue is often seen after one starts experiencing the symptoms after having exposure to viral infections, environmental exposer such as mold, or travel born illnesses. The immune response to infections or toxins like mold, leads to a state of chronic inflammation. Once this occurs it leads to chronic fatigue as well as other symptoms such as headaches, depression, digestive issue, and joint pains.
The most common hormone issue with fatigue, other than cortisol, is low thyroid function. A blood test will have to be completely with your doctor to properly asses levels.
There are DIFFERENT APPROACHES for both adrenal and chronic fatigue! The first step is always finding the root cause.
If you find yourself suffering from fatigue, please donât further your exhaustion by trying a million different approaches on your own!