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How are adrenal cortical hormones synthesized?


Ultrasound of the adrenal glands?
What is it done for? My doctor ordered one, and the only reason i can think of is Schmidt syndrome I have Hashimoto's but I know that ultrasound is not normally used to diagnose adrenal insufficiency?What is it used for?I'm 15Thanks in advance

If you have adrenal exhaustion from coffee, will stopping drinking it rectify the problem?
I used to have like 6 cups of Coffee a day and I'm scared it has affected my adrenal glands, if it has, will they change back to normal if I stop drinking coffee? I'm fifteen and have been drinking it for four years or so. Please help.

Brain fog and adrenal fatigue?
Im a 16 year old girl and have had constant stress throughout my life. In December 2011 there were major problems going o. With family, I then went to a party and got drunk. The following day and for two weeks constantly I had brain fog, depression, high emotions and exhaustion. My dad then sent me to a kinesiologist which helped a lot with brain integration and adrenal supplements as I had adrenal fatigue. After being recovered for a long time, last weekend i got drunk, and the adrenal fatigue flared up agaIn. I felt this was strange since I have been taking supplements since december. I have again seen my kinesiologist and I am taking adrenal supplements different ones but the exhaustion, an especially the brain fog is starting to get to me, I'm fed up of it and I keep crying cos its gettin in the way of school work and social life. Please someone tell me what I can do I just want the brain fog to go away

What is adrenal fatigue?


Since I have Low Blood Pressure (LBP) does it mean that my adrenal glands aren't working properly?
also, what causes the lack of oxygen to the brain?I do get dizzy and lightheaded quite a lot of the time especially when standing up after sleeping or even after sitting for a bit and I was told it was lack of oxygen to the brain. However, when it happens I sometimes start to see many black dots 'flickering' around my eye sight and one time it covered my whole sight that I just saw black and fell for a bit.Please help, thanks Khahroshoh yea, well thanks to be honest I don't feel comfortable going to see someone about this. Although it is a bad thing I don't take it as one... that's just me I guess. Jenaww thank you it isn't that scary I guess i'm used to it is all and i'm sorry to hear about your hypertension and thanks for ur support gLoOo thanks for the information it was good help too. I sometimes just slowly get up and I guess that works ok too but I'll try your way and see how things go. For now I don't really want to go see anyone about it...

How long do people normally live after kidney/adrenal failure?
My dad was diagnosed when I was born and died when I was 14. I'm 21 now and still dealing with the loss. I wasn't very informed on his illness because I was so young and I guess my parents thought I couldn't handle it. But I have a lot of questions and I think I'm finally ready for the answers if anybody on here could inform me. 1st Do people on dialysis or people with transplants normally live longer? Of course it depends on how well you follow the diet, ect but in general what are the pros and cons of each? I remember sobbing to my dad asking him to not get the transplant when I was about 7. I didn't know why I didn't want him to, it was just so scary for me then. His transplant lasted about 6 years I think. Is this normal? 2nd What normally causes this? I remember one doctor saying he may have been poisoned. He was a seargant in the prison system and this happened often. Other doctors said it was caused by hypertension. If it was caused by the latter, could I pass this on to my children? I know I won't have the disease because of how careful I am, so should I be just as careful with my children's diets?3rd What is the quality of living for people with this disease? My dad always seemed healthier on peritoneal dialysis rather than after the transplant. I do know it was a cadaver, he wouldn't let any of us donate. I just want peace of mind that he is happier now with Jesus, and that there really wasn't anything we could have done. I want to know that he wasn't suffering until the last few months after his transplant failed. My dad was the most important person in my life and I loved him very much we were best friends. Thank you for any information.

Exhausted and sore..whats wrong with me and what to do?? is it adrenal?
hi there...i am a trainee yoga teacher with a very stong daily practice. one to two hours..i also took up running a few months ago. i completely overdid it, sprinting 5km a day with no break sometimes more than once a day..i am a very healthy eater but suffer from a mild eating disorder and rarely eat enough and occasionally binge at night. i am very strong and physically capable but now suddenly my muscles have given up, especially my back muscles, sore tender and aching and very weak..cant do yoga to the level i i usually do..my glands, the adrenal glands are swollen, my periods stopped a couple of months ago, i am underweight but my normally small waist is putting on excessive fat, headaches completely exhausted and depressed i suffer from depression anyway however.. what is wrong with me and what can i do?? what specialist should i go to see??...do i have to give up yoga? do i have adrenal fatigue or adissons disease??

What is the difference between addison's disease and primary adrenal insufficiency ?
don't tell me they are the same because some doctors and vets have told me they are different. however, they can't really tell me what is the difference. One doctor told me addison's disease was the main cause of Primary AI, but he couldn't really tell me why or how. Please provide as many details as you can

What is the medical treatment for adrenal fatigue?
I have all the symptoms for adrenal fatigue and my PC doctor referred me to an endo, but I can't get in until the end of the month so that will be a long wait. Aside from the basic lifestyle changes that help with this condition, what is usually prescribed or physical remedies that may help? Thank you so much for your time

Need good doctor to help cure adrenal cancer?
hello everyone please please help me out please my niece that is just a child has adrenal cancer and now the doctors are giving her days or months please if u know of a good doctor that has come across this cancer or a hospital i feel like they are giving up on her and for us thats not a option or even to be considered please please help me where should i call or do please look into your heart if u know of anything that can help me please email me right to me please thanks and god bless everyone

Whats the best natural treatment for adrenal insufficiency?
I am very a underweight 21 yr old male and have low body mass because of metabolism problems brought on by adrenal insufficiency.What natural supplements can i take that will restore adrenal glands to proper function.P.S is natural licorice a good treatment?

Is Adrenal Exhaustion good or bad for me considering?
Ok... so i notice that i can smell extremely good when i get on the train in the morning in certain people have extremely bad breath... and i seem to be the only one that can smell itI just got a personal trainerI am up at 5am and i do about 50 minutes of cardio at HR130BPM, i also workout at 6pm with my traineri am eating 8 small customized meals a day, i am really tired most of the timeadrenal exhaustion is definitely happening to me... now is this a bad thing or good thing,, can i have long term bad side effects from this?Im 30 years oldMale220Lbs6" 1i have about 15 % BF about 2 weeks ago... think its much less now..and i eat really good, but low carb dietThe Virgin Coconut sounds like a great idea....i have extremely sensitive smelling now... for some reason..And i am not tired or wired... but a bomb could go off beside me and i wouldn't even blink....

Adrenal ultrasound? scared?
Hi, a few days ago I had a dr's appointment about my Hashimoto's disease and my HRT dosage. Anyway, my doctor ordered an ultrasound of my ovaries with suspected PCOS a thyroid ultrasound to look for nodules, because she felt something on my physical exam and an ultrasound of my adrenal glands. Now, why would she do that. I assume she suspects Schmidt's syndrome, but then an ultrasound is not hat is used for diagnosis, or is it? I only know ultrasound of the adrenals would be used t find tumors, or to look at the size of the gland.What are adrenal ultrasounds used for? btw I'm 15 and otherwise healthy. I'm 5'4 and 118 lbs. thanks in advance xxxx