Adrenal Insufficiency
Condition Description
A decline in adrenal hormone levels that affects important functions including response to stress, maintenance of blood glucose, sodium/potassium balance, blood volume, and/or sex hormones
Common Symptoms
- Severe fatigue
- Low blood pressure
- Dizziness upon sudden change of posture (such as lying to sitting or sitting to standing)
- Weakness, shakiness, or irritability upon skipping meals
- Acne or unwanted hair in women
Underlying Causes
- Autoimmune conditions that direct antibodies against adrenals
- Diseases of the pituitary gland or inadequate pituitary stimulation by the hypothalamus
- Environmental illness causing bodily stress
Traditional Approach
Adrenal replacement with steroids in the form of Cortisone, Hydrocortisone, Dexamethasone, Prednisone, or Fludrocortisone
EHAC Approach
- Adrenal replacement
- Nutritional supplementation of Vitamins A, C, E and D
- Supplementation of VitaPantothenic acid and/or PABA
- Adrenal Glandular Extract
- Licorice tea
- Reduce adrenal stress by treating inhalant allergies, food allergies, or chemical sensitivity
Success Stories
Condition Treated:
Adrenal Insufficiency
Symptoms:
Chronic Fatigue
Initials:
E. J. C.
Age:
30
Story:
I noticed the first day a definite improvement in my energy level. I had been taking the Cortef for about 2 ½ years, approximately, for the adrenal insufficiency. I have had no allergic reactions to the Medrol. The Cortef served me well up to the point where it became less effective, but the Medrol is there to replace it.
Condition Treated:
Adrenal Insufficiency
Symptoms:
Severe Fatigue, Sinusitis, Severe Muscle Pain, Joint Pain, Burning Skin Sensations, Brain Fog, Loss of Cognitive Skills, Weakness, Tripping/Falling
Initials:
M.F.
Age:
31
Story:
We found, thanks to Dr. Sultan, yeast (took Nystatin and/or straight acidophilus), food allergies, multiple chemical allergies (rotation diet, avoidance) muscle spasms in face due to allergies, spring and fall; TMJ.
Shots given for 1 ½ years. Also low thyroid (put on desiccated thyroid), anemia (iron supplements), low magnesium (slow mag) and low adrenal function (low doses every other day and every other month on/off, ½ tab Medrol – no bloating. Also used sunlight therapy and 6 “Basic Preventative” vitamins – from this office – daily. Result: After having chronic fatigue syndrome …. For 9 years and couldn’t get out of bed, I am now in hyper drive at 38 and love it. I can raise my twins, I have energy, can volunteer, and go back to work. Seeing tons of friends, participating in tons of activities. I kept up the B.P. vitamins and sunlight therapy for 3 years after seeing Dr. Sultan (just as backup). It has now been 5 ½ years and I’ve never been healthier in my life.