Hi Rocky,
I dealt with something like this about a year ago. I went to a nutritionist b/c I though it might have something to do w/ diet. Oh yes it did! Coffee was a big factor and I had to ween off that and drink tea instead which doesn't wear out the adrenals as much (according to my acupuncturist). I also began taking more fish oils and cut a lot of wheat and gluten from my diet. When I got blood work done, my DHEA was low so I took a mild supplement for that. My blood sugar issues began to get better. Of course, we're all different.

what other symptoms does she have?

Hey Rocky,
I am just coming out of Adrenal exhaustion. This is the fourth time for me - usually one has a history of exhaustion. Major trauma and stresses in life can contribute to the exhaustion, also being exposed to chemical toxins can also be a trigger. This is not just being tired. It is going to bed early bone tired, thinking that you are sleeping at night and waking up exhuasted. I got to the point that I could hardly make it through a day of work without leaving early and going to bed. I had no enthusiam for anything any more including a wonderful relationship that I was in. I found the slighest effort to do anything was becoming impossible. I did go to the doctor finally and he said I was borderline diabetic. This I did not believe as I was always careful of diet, yet knew my sugar level was indeed being affected. Through much research on my own here is the short story. My adrenals had been compermised several times in the past. I was the "rescurer" type and when my father was sick then died in 1997 I started the process of adrenal exhaustion by going 36-48 hours at a time without sleep taking care of him. Just two short years later, my mother developed cancer. I started the pattern again, and then there was the sibling dynamics that exploded. I held everything in and tried to make everyone play nice. That was the onset of Fibromyalgia. Then in 2003 was the seperation from my now ex-husband - abuse. I did well for a couple of years, yet finances crept in this past year. (single mom and all). I had learned since 2003 to watch the adrenal glands and give them support. However in April I was spraying a toxic chemical on my outdoor furniture that caused my broncular system to shut down and had to go to the hospital. I did not know how sensiitive I was. I was in a state of survival and didn't realize that the chemical toxins had once again taxed the adrenals.

Symptoms: exhaustion, memory fog, no real zest for life (not that I wanted to die or anything), dizziness, hot/cold flashes, loosing weight, unbalanced. Here is what I found out. Past experiences made my adrenals fragil. Stress coupled with the chemical toxin exposure drained them. They were no longer producing the chemicals my body needed for seritonin - so I also had low seritonin (depression), and my metabolic system was not working to produce the ATP energy in cells, my sugar was also imbalanced. I started on 5 HTP, NatraBio Adrenal Support, protein shakes and started working on alkalizing my body. Within two days of taking 5 HTP and Adrenal support I stared waking up refreshed. I still get tired easy (only been 3 weeks) yet I am getting stronger each day and even went dancing!

For your friend perhaps you can research adrenal exhaustion, low seritonin levels, check diet, and also look at emotional issues (anger, etc that needs to be released.) Good luck!

as I said to you in another tribe

too many doctors
too many tests
too much double posting

Likely its a long term problem

More running back and forth to docs .. may exacaberate this condition..
Quiet, rest, mneditation, regular meals with all organic food, hair analysis, possibly saliva analysis

really watch blood sugar levels..

No processed foods.

I am surprised that you are still running around with just doctors.
thus far you have not mentioned changing anything.. that's scary.
Build up.. dont just run around for a DIAGNPOSIS.. those may differ.. the body has many systems which ar inter-related.
Based oon your info one could think: r Barr-Epstein or MS or chronic fatigue syndrome form what you have said so far.

BUT you can finally get diability of all she does is run around and wear down more.
Life is precuious.. support the body's vitality.. through nutrition,. stayign with a health regime... and .. maybe you are already doign this BUT you have not said so.;

Hey Rocky: I am recovering from adrenal exhaustion. I am now taking an adrenal glandular suppliment that helps alot, but I can't take it every day of the week. She may be entering menopause as well, so progesterone cream can help, and chaste tree herb. Yoga and one day totally off during the week.

hello rocky,

this is a major major issue more prevalent than most people know and barely recognized by MDs trained to sell drugs rather than intruct patients to balance endocrine function with healing diet

my regime after studying for years to find out what the hell was wrong with me is this:

the AVOIDS(every bit as critical as the TO DOs)
*refined sugar products (bread cracker cereals pastries )
*caffeine (tea isnt fun for an ex coffee addict but yerba mate can be a gentle friend during the segue)

the TO DOs
*cordyceps, genseng, rhodiola, MACA powder, fiery hot chilis (activator and master herbs that blast open blood vessels and potentiate action of all other supplements)

thats about all i know and had experimented with..the cordycep mushrooms and MACA are so powerful for endurance that it will shock u how fast they kick in; however in stabilizing hormonal levels these adaptogens always throw the switch on the libido, so dont let your nephew pinch from the cookie jar with maca and spiruline cookies or might find him humping the leg of your piano bench morning noon and night

best wishes!

Rocky,

a bit late response but have you checked for geopathic stress of the home where your friend might be residing? The prognosis will continue to look uncertain unless the core fundamental issues such as GS has been resolved.

AE is an indicative of the imbalance thats brought to the hormones via geopathic stress. I humbly recommend for you to look into it. And after you've done your own reading and research, feel free to reach me in methods to eliminate geopathic stress.

Hope your friend and those she cares about dearly is doing well...