75 Signs and Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome

The presentation of Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome (AFS) can be affiliated with any of the following signs, symptoms, or conditions. Currently, there is no definitive laboratory test for AFS but you should always be on the lookout if you are suffering from a high number of the following Adrenal Fatigue symptoms.

It’s important to note that not everyone has all of the signs and symptoms listed below associated with Adrenal Fatigue. Everyone's body is different, and as such, everybody presents differently. However, the higher the intensity and the more widespread the symptoms listed below are, the higher the likelihood of having Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome becomes.

Characteristic Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue

1. Unable to fall asleep despite being tired
2. Waking up in the middle of the night for no reason
3. Heart palpitations at night or when stressed
4. Consistently low blood pressure
5. Low libido and lack of sex drive
6. Low thyroid function, often despite thyroid medications
7. Feeling of hypoglycemia though laboratory values are normal
8. Depression, often unresolved after anti-depressants
9. Endometriosis
10. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
11. Uterine fibroids
12. Fibrocystic breast disease
13. Hair falling off for no reason
14. Irritable under stress
15. Anxiety
16. Panic attacks
17. Feeling “wired” and unable to relax
18. Feeling of adrenaline rushes in the body
19. Foggy thinking
20. Inability to handle stress
21. Waking up feeling tired in the morning even after a full night’s sleep
22. Feeling tired in the afternoon between 3:00 and 5:00 pm
23. Inability to take in simple carbohydrates
24. Needing coffee to get going in the morning and throughout the day
25. Coffee, tea or energy drinks triggering adrenaline rush and adrenal crashes
26. Feeling tired between 9:00 and 10:00 PM, but still finding it hard to go to bed
27. Craving for fatty food and food high in protein
28. Craving for salty food such as potato chips
29. Dry skin more than usual
30. Unexplained hair loss that is diffuse
31. Exercise helps first, but then makes fatigue worse
32. Chemical sensitivities to paint, fingernail polish, plastics
33. Electromagnetic force sensitivity, including cell phone and computer monitors
34. Delayed food sensitivities, especially to dairy and gluten
35. Unable to get pregnant, requiring IVF
36. Post partum fatigue and depression
37. Recurrent miscarriages during first trimester
38. Abdominal fat accumulation for no apparent reason
39. Temperature intolerance, especially to heat or sunlight
40. Dysmenorrhea advancing to amenorrhea
41. Premature Menopause
42. Constipation for no apparent reason
43. Joint pain of unknown origin
44. Muscle mass loss
45. Muscle pain of unknown reason
46. Cold hands and feet
47. Premature aging skin
48. Inability to concentrate or focus
49. Psoriasis of no known reason
50. Gastritis despite normal gastroscopy
51. Low back pain with no history of trauma and normal examination
52. Dizziness for no known cause
53. Fructose mal-absorption
54. Chronic Tinnitus (ringing in the ear)
55. Numbness and tingling in extremities bilaterally
56. Recurrent mouth sores
57. Shortness of breath even though breathing is fine
58. Presence of ovarian cyst

59. Breast cancer associated with estrogen dominance
60. Grave’s disease
61. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
62. Legs that feel heavy at times
63. Dark circles under eyes that do not go away with rest
64. Loss of healthy facial skin tone color
65. Body feeling tense all over and unable to relax
66. Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia
67. Irritable Bowl Syndrome, with more constipation than diarrhea
68. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome unimproved with medicine
69. Fibromyalgia unresolved after conventional help
70. Systemic Candida that gets worse when under stress
71. Electrolyte imbalance despite normal laboratory values
72. Irregular menstrual cycle that “stops and goes”
73. Lyme Disease but unable to fully recover after medication or intolerance to drugs
74. H. Pylori infection in the past and was told resolved but never feel the same since
75. Heavy metal and mineral toxicity may mimic Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome

This list is not intended for you to self-diagnose Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome. If you think you may have some of these symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome, the first task is to get more educated. Because of the rather convoluted and complex nature of this syndrome, always consult a qualified health professional prior embarking on any recovery plan. Most recovery programs fail and the condition may worsen if you lack a clear understanding of the symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue and what lies ahead.

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