Would you rather have a chronic, incurable and possibly progressive condition?
Or would you rather have hope. This means you’d still have a persistent illness. It’s not going to go away easily. But there’s also no reason to assume that it’s going to get worse. You set your mind to getting better. And you use various supplements and natural healing strategies to help you reach that goal.
Most people, of course, would want the second option.
Unfortunately, though, many aren’t given the choice. Instead, they’re told they have fibromyalgia, and they’re loaded up with drugs. These drugs (surprise, surprise) then cause unpleasant side effects, like weight gain and depression.
If online support groups are any indication, the drugs don’t lead to better health. This is often what you can expect with “fibromyalgia.”
Is Fibromyalgia Really Adrenal Fatigue?
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People with adrenal fatigue, on the other hand, expect to get better. This is typically accomplished with rest, stress reduction, paying better attention to your diet and using special supplements designed to support the adrenal glands.
Whether you’re diagnosed with fibromyalgia or adrenal fatigue largely depends upon your healthcare practitioner. Regular doctors will call if fibromyalgia after a number of tests, designed to rule out anything more serious.
Holistic health practitioners typically see people after they’ve already visited a regular MD, and haven’t found a drug-free solution. This is when patients first hear the words “adrenal fatigue.”
The thing I like about adrenal fatigue is that it’s treatable. And the expectation is that you can recover. Or at least partially recover. As far as I’m concerned, this is much better news than being told you have fibromyalgia.
Adrenal Fatigue Fibromyalgia Symptoms
The symptoms of adrenal fatigue will sound familiar. That’s because they’re exactly the same as fibromyalgia. Symptoms of later stage adrenal fatigue include pain, backaches and joint pain. Yet, even in these cases, there’s still the expectation of recovery. (Provided you address the factors making you sick in the first place.)
Stress tops of the list of triggers for adrenal fatigue. So stress reduction is one of the first things holistic healers talk about. People with fibromyalgia often report that their condition seems to have been triggered by stress.
A healthy, real food diet is critical to bouncing back from adrenal fatigue. This was the cornerstone of my own recovery program. I don’t think I’d be feeling as well as I do today, if I hadn’t cleaned up my diet.
People with adrenal fatigue are often given herbal supplements. These are designed to support the adrenal glands. I’ve taken a number of them, and they do seem to help. But I personally believe it’s important to listen to your body. Once I lose the taste for a particular remedy, or it doesn’t seem to work anymore, I put it aside. Below you can a popular adrenal support formula.
Difference Between Adrenal Fatigue and Fibromyalgia
At least one online health expert believes adrenal fatigue and fibromyalgia are one in the same. On his website, Dr. Russell Schierling, DC, states that about four decades ago, the medical community started calling adrenal fatigue “fibromyalgia.”
This, as he points out, creates confusion. It removes from our knowledge the source of the problem, according to Dr. Schierling.
Dr. Schierling also boldly points out that the reason people develop fibromyalgia (or adrenal fatigue) is due to stress. This he point out, can result from overworking your body and eating a bad diet. Here’s where Dr. Schierling gets really bold. He explains that medical treatmen ts can make you sicker.
Can Adrenal Fatigue Cause Fibromyalgia?
The short answer is yes. I’m convinced that weakened adrenals are the root cause of fibromyalgia, as well as a number of other conditions. I also know that it’s possible to get better. It takes time and effort. It requires changes. But even someone as sick as I was can once again enjoy better health.
I plan to never let my body get in such bad condition again. In my case, much of this was due to remaining in a stressful environment that could have easily been changed. Instead, I decided to tough it out. That was a mistake.
The good news, though, is that I was able to regain most of my health. I can work again. I can take care of my house again and I can walk again. (At one time, I was in so much pain that I could barely hobble across the kitchen.)
Even better, I’m now in a position to help others. I’m not a doctor or a medical professional. I can’t give medical advice. But I can encourage people to take control of their health, and start researching how to get better with natural remedies. My years of experience, as well as my trials and errors, are included in my Natural Pain Management Course. You can click on the image below for more information.
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The Connection Between Fibromyalgia and Adrenal Fatigue
