Adrenal deficiency - natural supplements

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Pantothenic Acid -

Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) activates the adrenal glands.

It is a precursor of acetyl CoA (a part of the Krebs's cycle which

produces cellular energy) and acetylcholine (a primary

neurotransmitter).

Pantothenic acid deficiency results in adrenal insufficiency, which

is characterized by fatigue, headache, sleep disturbances, nausea,

and abdominal discomfort (Tarasov et al. 1985; et al. 1996;

Murray et al. 1997).

Vitamin C -

Helps support adrenal functions and is best taken with bioflavanoids

to be fully utilized by the body.

Vitamin C is essential for the production of adrenal steroid

hormones, increases overall adrenal function and stimulates the

immune system.

Rhodiola rosea -

A natural herb that has been found to decrease the effects of stress

and fatigue on mental performance.

These effects have been attributed to the ability of Rhodiola to

influcence the levels and activity of monoamine neurotransmitters.

And there is more -

scroll down about halfway -

http://www.integrativepsychiatry.net/adrenal_fatigue.html

Alana

>

> Well.. speaking of Cushing's. My asthma started acting up quite

> badly (lots of smoke & burning fields here) and I contracted a

virus

> too. So, my breathing went haywire, I couldn't keep the oral

> steroids down and I went into adrenal deficiency/crisis. Back to

the

> ER Tuesday for IV steroids, nausea & pain meds and IV fluids. Oh

and

> of course, breathing treatments. Then to the dr's office on

> Wednesday for the same thing, who of course sent me back to the ER

on

> Thursday. So far no hospital today, but I'm not sure if that will

> last. I'm hoping to avoid an actual hospital stay and would rather

> do the 5 hour ER bit than the 24/7 for a week deal.

>

> I did figure out that as long as I don't move around too much and

> don't eat anything I don't throw up, so last food was Monday

> morning. I am finally able to keep down liquids, which is a step

in

> the right direction. I'm still horribly congested & tight in my

> chest, they were really hoping 3 days of 125mg of solumedrol would

> help break things up, but alas, no real help yet. I'm keeping all

my

> fingers & toes crossed though and trying very hard to keep the oral

> steroids down.

>

> I hear you about the insomnia Madeline... I've been catnapping when

> I'm able too. And boy, oh boy! have I had weird dreams! yikes! I

> decided to write a book in my dream last night and actually woke up

> with a pad of paper and pen in my hand! lol.

>

> Anyone have any experience with adrenal deficiency? If so, what

did

> they give you for the stomach pains? Any suggestions would be

> welcome! :-)

>

> Thanks all!

> Kathleen

>