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Suz
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 Posted - 07/15/2005 : 18:07:08
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A year ago after I came off all the steroids I was on for my back, I had extreme adrenal exhaustion. An endocrinologist said I came off the steroids too quickly and my adrenal glands shut down. I was absolutely exhausted and had memory problems.
Now, one year later, I seem to be having all of these symptoms all over again. This has been happening for the last 3 days. I have been doing a lot of exercise as I am a bit obsessed about losing weight for my wedding. I have also been working very hard and taking on a lot of projects. Suddenly 3 days ago, when I was at the gym, i could barely walk on the treadmill. I had to go home after only 30 minutes. This feels like the adrenal thing all over again. I read that stress causes adrenal problems. Could this be a TMS equivalent?
Or maybe my adrenal glands are still not in great shape a year after the steroids and I have put too much stress on my body with the exercise. I am unable to lose any weight at all which shows that I could have an adrenal problem. Before the steroids I had a great metabolism and was really slim.
I have no idea which it could be. It is so hard to tell which is TMS and which symptoms are genuinely physical. Has anyone else experienced extreme exhaustion as a TMS equivalent?
It feels like I have been uncovering a lot with the psychologist and at the same time, I have been having a lot of back spasms and stomach issues etc. This tiredness is a brand new symptom |
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art
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Posted - 07/15/2005 : 22:06:31
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Suz, of course I'm no doctor and have no real clue. But then, that never stops us from taking a shot at out fellow members problems  . What would be the good of the forum if we couldn't do that?
My intuitive gut feeling? Not TMS. Given that you had this identical problem once before in coming off the steroids I'm thinking that the stress perhaps really has knocked your adrenals for a bit of a loop. I'm also thinking that if you can relax a bit, including no strenuous exercise till your feeling better, you'll get back to your old self in no time...
Again,just shooting from the hip here, so I wouldn't put a whole lot of stock in my answer... |
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johnnyg
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Posted - 07/18/2005 : 11:08:51
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I think the clinical term for adrenal exhaustion is chronic fatigue syndrome. It could be a TMS equivalent, but it most definitely is caused by the body's reaction to stress. The "fight or flight" response (yes, again) gets kicked into "on" position for a period of time that over taxes your body. There is evidence to show that as the adrenaline runs low, the body releases too much cortizol--causing weight gain (or in your case inability to lose weight).
In my experience TMS therapy helps, but helps too slowly to release the excess tension. Scientists have uncovered evidence that the hypothalamus has a build up of the stress. So, you have to pull your hypothalamus out of your head, squeeze it, let it sit for a few minutes, and then put it back in. :D |
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Suz
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Posted - 07/20/2005 : 08:22:33
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I was due to have a full check up - blood work etc. as my liver etc. needs to be checked up on a year after the steroids. So I went to the doctor and am having my adrenal glands etc. checked as well.
The fatigue - well I definitely now think it is TMS related. For the last couple of weeks, the pain at night was awful in my back and my sleep was very disrupted. I was working out at the gym like a crazy person. I think this was all too much for me. I also had a very stressful time at work. End result - exhaustion! I am so used to obsessing over my body and symptoms that I immediately think there is something really wrong. I am realizing more and more that I need to stop focusing on my body, relax and THINK PSYCHOLOGICALLY! |
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miehnesor
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Posted - 07/20/2005 : 13:03:33
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Originally posted by Suz
I have no idea which it could be. It is so hard to tell which is TMS and which symptoms are genuinely physical. Has anyone else experienced extreme exhaustion as a TMS equivalent?
It feels like I have been uncovering a lot with the psychologist and at the same time, I have been having a lot of back spasms and stomach issues etc. This tiredness is a brand new symptom
Suz- I could be wrong on this one but thought I would share a thought.
As far as which symptoms are TMS maybe a good starting point is to assume that they all are TMS and maybe you can stop the worrying about whether there is something really wrong which, if it is TMS, is going to make your symptoms worse.
Now - to make matters even more confusing entering the emotional pain can make your symptoms worse (or create more new symptoms) initially because your mind is trying to keep you obsessed on the physical. The good news is if you keep at it eventually you will start to see this beast reverse and see improvement. This has been the case for me at least and I think a lot of other TMS'ers as well. I have never had the extreme fatigue as you are describing but I know one other person who does and suspect emotional causes.
Also- i'm wondering if you are taking care of yourself. With everything going on in your life right now you may want to take stock in everything you are doing and give yourself some TLC. Just a thought.
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Suz
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Posted - 07/20/2005 : 13:20:59
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Miehnsor,
For some reason, every time I read your posts, I feel so much better! You are so practical and helpful. I get so much hope from you! I have taken that very same approach you are talking about. I am now assuming that all my symptoms are TMS. I agree that all the emotional work last week sent my brain into a tail spin. My back pain was horrendous, and the tiredness was awful. My stomach was blown up like a balloon. I just kept on at the work.
Well - this week is a different story. I am still tired but have stopped going to the gym so much. I am ignoring my stomach symptoms, eating what I want (healthy of course), ignoring my skin. Every night, I think about the day, read a TMS book (Dr Marc Sopher's right now)and I get very very angry - and punch a few cushions and rant and rave. I have had three nights right now with no pain. Amazing!!! My skin is clear, my digestive system is not giving me trouble. I just love life!! I feel that this is a beginning. I suspect that all my blood tests will come back clear. I am going to relax about my weight - I only have 6 pounds to lose and I get so perfectionist about it - ridiculous! I am trying to look like the perfect bride!
Another break through - I am allowing myself to be angry at my mother. You see I know she loves me but she is just very very bad at mothering. When I write that, I still feel a twinge of guilt but I am learning to let that go. She worries so much, that she forgets to be positive and she sends us all into a tail spin. She has no idea that she does this as she spends alot of time telling me that I worry too much! I have every right to be extremely upset and angry at her terrible mothering. |
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Adrenal Exhaustion - extreme fatige
