Adrenal Symptoms vs Thyroid Symptoms: Don't Get Confused

Is your problem your adrenals or your thyroid or both? Adrenal and thyroid problems can mimic one another and make diagnosing the problem very difficult. I've seen patients believe that their primary problem is their adrenals when it's their thyroid and vice versa.

In most cases, it's BOTH issues at the same time and treating one will NOT fix the other. You must treat BOTH your thyroid and your adrenals if you want to feel better.

There is a strong connection between your adrenal glands and your thyroid gland. Those people who have low thyroid function, otherwise known as hypothyroidism, tend to ALSO have problems with their adrenal functions or adrenal fatigue.

The problem is that there is a big overlap in the symptoms seen in both adrenal fatigue and hypothyroidism such that it can be hard to tease out the difference between the two.

Learn more about the symptoms between these conditions, how to determine if your symptoms are related to your thyroid or your adrenals or both, and how to test for adrenal problems.

This connection is so strong that I recommend all thyroid patients treat their adrenal glands.

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[kandaman]

Man, you do such a GREAT job explaining THE facts of Adrenal Fatigue and Hypothyroidism and drawing the CONNECTION between the two. This makes total sense!!!

[trueblonde]

I had a traumatic event summer 2019 and slowly, I started gaining weight rapidly. I got scared and did research to look into Hashimotos. I asked to be tested for tpo antibodies and they came back positive. I focused on my thyroid, got on meds, increased doses according to labs, added t3 as my rt3 was high.. I did it all. I still continued to lose weight. I figured I can do my regular workout, teach my fitness classes as I was being medicated. I had been so tired for a long time, worked 2-4 jobs, 12 hours a day, had major toxic relationships, and was always chronically stressed. Summer 2019 was my tipping point as a miscarriage, im guessing, tanked my adrenals. It was down hill from there. After a year of research, i finally realized (through a dutch test) I have chronic adrenal fatigue, cortisol was low all dat, thyroid low, ALL sex hormones were low, dhea was non existent, etc. So I focused on thyroid when it was my adrenals that I needed to support.

[kmontgomery]

I have every single symptom on both sides at extreme levels.

[blackboxgoddess]

I have been thyroid diagnosed Hishimotos since my early teens. It really got bad during menopausal journey. Now acute adrenal fatigue.. This is my 4th attempt to review these steps and finally I can comprehend what the heck this is all about.. Finally. Thanks Dr Childs

[chloethemessenger]

This has been the most informative video on the connection between AF and thyroid issues. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. It makes PERFECT SENSE!

[JackieMoss]

I have a hypothyroid and a doctor that does not believe in adrenal fatigue. I've been hypo for 12 years. I'm tired of drugs, being tired and no other options.

[h.l.phillips]

Super. Thanks a million.
This makes perfect sense.
Endo did mention adrenals but still struggling in with evil levothyroxine 100.
PILING ON WEIGHT.
Crave sugar at night.
Wired a bitsome notes. Been in bed since Oct.
Now have lymphodemo..heart problems.
Lost a sibling. So heartbroken. Depression n Anxiety I've upped meds myself.
I sleep my life away. I do NOTHING! JUST PILE ON MORE WEIGHT BUT I ONLY EAT 1200 BAD CALORIES A DAY.
IF I CAN MANAGE IT I TRY A WALK..BUT NEED COFFEE IF I HAVE TO LEAVE HOUSE OR DO ANYTHING.
LIFE NOT SO FULL OF PROMISE JUST NOW.
YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD! THANKS.

[Filthycoffin]

I agree that endocrinologist do not believe in adrenal fatigue. When I mentioned it to my last endocrinologist he told me there’s no such thing and that I have bipolar I do not go to an endocrinologist any longer. I also have been diagnosed with thyroid nodules.

[Falling_Star_Catcher]

Thyroid humor: In this case the thyroid is in a toxic, co-dependent relationship with the adrenals. Yes, I have like most all they Hypothyroid list, but fertility issues seeing as how I am 55.5 years of age. I have many of the Adrenal symptoms-tired but wired, intense cravings for sugar and carbs, caffeine pretty much keeps me alive. I don't gain a lot of weight but I don't lose it either. I can certainly pack in on easily as I already have major weight issues. Question, how do we fix our adrenals or at least improve them? Thank you for another informative video, Dr. Childs.

[nicolaburke]

I wish I'd found this video sooner! I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism earlier this year and put on Levothyroxine. Even after months of taking this and trying to be healthy I still had fatigue, sleep issues e.t.c. I found some symptoms similar to adrenal fatigue, which when suggested to my doctor he just rolled his eyes at me! He's insisting it's peri-menopause and wants me to try HRT. I can't understand why he wouldn't check my cortisol levels just in case.

[susanriley]

This video hit home! I’ve recently been diagnosed with hypothyroid but I believe I’ve had adrenal issues for awhile. I’m having my labs rechecked in December and I’ll have my Dr check my cortisol. Great information!

[BayliMartinez-gd]

I was on phentermine for years and I really do believe that is what damaged either my thyroid or caused adrenal fatigue.

[westcoastswingmusic]

I started with adrenal issues 35 years ago and then developed thyroid nodules 15 years ago. I haven't had any Rx meds because my thyroid labs are scraping the bottom of the barrel on my yearly blood work with my PCP that insurance covers once a year. I bought your OTC T2 supplement that just arrived today. I can't wait to see how it works for me! 🎉

[HawkSAR]

Anybody use desiccated adrenal gland to treat their adrenal fatigue?

[Cupid]

I've been diagnosed with underactive thyroid so im now on levothyroxine but I dont think it's making much of a difference. I still feel symptoms of both adrenal/thyroid, I literally have every single one of those symptoms

[savitham]

All your videos are blessing to humanity... Helps People understand and make a informed decision and choose wisely 🙏🏼🙂
May God keep you blessed🙏🏼

[ava.artemis]

😑 my adrenals completely collapsed a couple years ago. It was a long time coming. I know I’ve had low thyroid many years ago- along with the suite of insulin resistance, severe pcos/ estrogen dominance… but docs didn’t mention my thyroid for years- but of course conventional docs don’t really understand thyroid. Ugh. I take adaptogens and I just started learning about thyroid again. I am so tired of having health issues to fix, it’s been over 30 years..,

[almassaj]

Great video! Thanks Dr.!! I have both symptoms as well as I noticed that I always get anemia ( low iron) after long period of stress. This video hepled me decide on treating my Adrenal fatigue issues along or before the thyroid problems!

[nicolasdanek]

Excellent video Dr. Childs. I have both adrenal and thyroid issues. It would be great to work with a fantastic doctor like you.👍

[BonaFideWildLife]

Stage 3 adrenal fatigue here and it's causing T4 -> T3 conversion issues among a host of other problems. It's so bad that I get paradoxical reactions i.e. Cytomel burns me out and puts me in a coma. At least it helped me figure out that it's a liver issue with T3 and cortisol. Possibly Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver (my BMI is only 22!) and/or heavy metal/pesticide/herbicide accumulation.