I have researched adrenal fatigue because of my unusual and dramatic weight loss. I got tests done on my thryroid, sugar levels and many other things and they all came back normal. However I had been going through much stress when I started to lose the weight (had a miscarriage, staying out all night, fights with boyfriend etc..) and was wondering if that could be playing a role. But when I google adrenal fatigue, some articles say it causes weight gain and others say it causes weight loss. Is it different for everyone? Also, will the weight ever come back , I hate being this skinny!! ( 5'3 98 lbs.)
2007-01-06 06:47:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
There's no such thing as adrenal fatigue. You can get failure of the adrenal gland due to a number of conditions. Most commonly, if you were on a steroid medication for a long time that was abruptly stopped. Failure or atrophy of the adrenal gland causes a condition known as Addisson's Disease. It can lead to fatigue and weight loss.
Like I said there are a number of causes. Severe stress can lead to acute failure. I am talking about shock, ICU admission, mechanical ventilation, massive strokes, heart attacks etc.
Other manifestations include skin darkening (hyperpigmentation), low blood pressure, dehydration and many more.
It is a very difficult diagnosis to make. One needs a strong clinical suspicion to clinch the diagnosis because, unfortunately, the testing for this disease is equivocal a lot of times.
Weight loss is common after miscarriage and stressful life events. I do not know how much you've lost. It's important to put the things in the right perspective, relax your mind take a healthy diet. Stay away as far as possible from alcohol. Abstain completely from tobacco.
2007-01-06 07:03:33 · answer #1 · answered by yday 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I am not a doctor, but have looked into this a little. I believe both weight gain and weight loss are possible symptoms of stress, so it depends on the person and circumstances.
2007-01-06 06:50:36 · answer #2 · answered by andy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stress can cause a ot of issues. Getting a better sleep pattern exercise and a good diet can help with the stress and weight loss.
2007-01-06 06:50:40 · answer #3 · answered by pdmalek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try looking at ( http://www.reducingstress.net )
They have a whole section on how stress effects weight.
2007-01-07 04:37:15 · answer #4 · answered by marketingexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-10 05:22:51 · answer #5 · answered by Eileen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you maybe lose track of how much you eat. If you are stressed,possibly depressed, you might not feel like eating and almost forget to eat. Otherwise, I'm not sure. Sorry hon.
2007-01-06 06:54:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having less than 1 200 calories a day may slow down your metabolism
2015-12-12 13:31:47 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chop fresh vegetables instead of buying frozen ones
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