ADRENAL STRESS CHECKLIST
Ten common symptoms of adrenal dysfunction are listed below. Note those that pertain to you. While any of these can be caused by other imbalances in the body, together they make up the most common complaints heard by those with adrenal dysfunction.

 

 

 
  • Low energy.This is common especially in the afternoon, but could happen anytime, or all the time. The fatigue can be physical, mental, or both. When the adrenals are too stressed, the body uses more sugar for energy but can’t access fat very well for energy use. This can significantly limit your energy for daily chores, training, or competition.
  • Dizziness upon standing. Standing up from a seated or lying position, or just bending over to pick up something from the floor, can make you dizzy because not enough blood is getting to the head quickly enough. Check your blood pressure while lying down and then immediately after you stand. If you suffer from adrenal dysfunction, you will often notice the systolic blood pressure (the first number) doesn’t rise normally—it should be higher when you’re standing by about six to eight millimeters .
  • Eyes sensitive to bright light. Adrenal stress often causes light sensitivity in your eyes. You may feel the need to wear sunglasses even on cloudy days or have difficulty with night driving because of the oncoming headlights (often misinterpreted as bad night vision). Some people find their nearsightedness (ability to see distances) worsens with adrenal stress.
  • Asthma and allergies. Whether you call it exercise-induced asthma, food allergies, or seasonal allergies, they are all similar symptoms of adrenal dysfunction.
  • Physical imbalance. Problems in the low back, knee, foot, and ankle are particularly associated with adrenal problems. They can produce symptoms such as low-back pain, sciatica, and excess pronation in the foot, leading to foot and ankle problems.
  • Stress-related syndromes. What we call burnout, being stressed out, overtraining, and nervous breakdown are virtually the same and are usually the result of adrenal exhaustion. While occasionally these problems become serious enough to warrant medication or hospitalization, adrenal dysfunction occurs long before this point.
  • Blood-sugar stress. With adrenal dysfunction, the body is unable to properly regulate blood sugar. Symptoms include constantly feeling hungry, being irritable before meals, especially if meals are delayed, and having strong cravings for sweets or caffeine.
  • Insomnia. Many athletes with adrenal dysfunction fall asleep easily (from fatigue) but wake in the middle of the night with difficulty getting back to sleep. This may be due to high levels of cortisol occurring at the wrong time (levels should be low during sleeping hours). Many people say they wake up in the night to urinate, but it’s usually the adrenal problem that awakens them, and then they get the urge to urinate. Rest is a key factor in recovering from adrenal dysfunction. Are you getting at least seven to eight hours each night? If not, you may need more sleep. Adrenal stress increases the need for recovery.
  • Diminished sex drive. This is a common symptom of adrenal dysfunction due to low levels of the hormone DHEA, which makes estrogen and testosterone. Medications such as Viagra just dilates the blood vessels and does not affect the hormones.
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This is a common problem, occurring in the colder months. As the hours of daylight lessen and the temperature drops, many people go into a mild state of hibernation. The metabolism slows and the body and mind become sluggish, sometimes resulting in a mild or moderate depression. (This corresponds with a combination of stresses: the weather, lack of sunlight and vitamin D, and even the start of the holiday season—people don’t eat well, are less active, and weight gain is common.)
Recognizing these ten common symptoms of adrenal dysfunction can be useful in your self-assessment. You may also want to test some of your adrenal-hormone levels with the help of a health-care professional. The best initial test for adrenal function measures cortisol and DHEA in saliva, and is performed over the course of a typical day and evening, rather than just once.

Since the hormonal system is very complex, it’s recommended that you seek the input of a health-care professional to assess and treat any hormonal imbalance. The use of natural hormones is on the rise. Most health-conscious individuals rely on natural hormones instead of synthetic versions, which often have dangerous side effects. However, many healthy people can restore normal hormone balance by improving adrenal gland function. When this is not sufficient, natural hormone supplements may be the next best option.

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