Quote Originally Posted by Pip View Post
Hi Jiffer,
Out of curiosity, how out of range were your cortisol levels? How low are they? You said you've lost weight - do you crave salt or acidic foods? Have you found that your skin is more tan than usual (including in places which don't see the sun), or that freckles and moles have darkened? Do you suffer from nausea as well as fatigue? There are many endocrinologists out there who do not believe in adrenal fatigue, regarding it as a new age attempt to sell hormone supplements, but adrenal glands certainly can fail, often as a result of an autoimmune process. Adrenal failure is more commonly known as Addison's Disease, but it is very rare. I'm just unlucky enough to have it (along with Hypothyroidism and Pernicious Anaemia - all autoimmune).

It is VERY important however that you get your thyroid hormone levels dealt to before any adrenal issues are addressed. You may find that a couple of weeks on thyroid meds will help your energy levels.
I'm waiting for my saliva hormone test results. I initially did blood tests, not realizing that was kind of pointless. I don't have insurance, so after my initial visit to the doctor, who ruled out anemia, I have been researching on my own. I have done enough research and talked with enough people familiar with all of this, including Dr. Lam, who believe I have mild hypothyroidism and moderate adrenal fatigue. My TSH levels were not in the traditional range for hypothyroidism, but Dr. Mercola and many others who practice natural medicine believe the range is not accurate and someone with anything above 1.5 would have at least mild hypothyroidism. Mine is 2.1. I did the 24 hour cortisol saliva test last week and am waiting for results right now. I'm looking for a natural doctor to see once I get my results back.