Chronic pain syndromes, chronic fatigue, musculo-skeletal pain , joint pains of unknown origin, and fibromyalgia are common symptoms of adrenal fatigue. Glucocorticoids, primarily cortisol, are steroidal hormones produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress. Cortisol output is usually high in stage 1 and 2 of adrenal fatigue. As adrenal fatigue progresses, cortisol output is often pushed to its limit. A chronically high cortisol output leads to a state of catabolism or the breakdown of protein. Due to the lack of glucose in the blood from metabolic dysfunction, the body breaks down protein to generate simple amino acids. The amino acid is then used as an alternative energy source from glucose to feed the brain. The cycle of breakdown or catabolism is normally followed by a process of rebuilding, or anabolism. In adrenal fatigue, the rebuilding process, normally carried out by androgens, is overwhelmed by the amount of catabolic hormones. Rebuilding process is slowed and retarded. Muscles broken down are not replaced with new ones. Collagen is broken down without replenishment. Outwardly, wrinkles develop as premature aging sets in. Internally, organ and muscle breakdown lead to chronic muscle and joint pains of unknown origin.

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