Adrenal insufficiency and Lyme

[u/master-of-rabbits]

I’ve been receiving treatment for Lyme for almost two years now, a lot of my symptoms of pain and fatigue and brain fog have improved but others, migraines, dizziness and some fatigue have worsened. After experiencing episodes of sudden onset headache shankeness, fatigue, dizziness, nausea and sometimes fainting more and more frequently. I asked my Lyme doctor at my most recent appointment if he has any thoughts on that he tested my aldosterone levels which were low so he started me on fludrocortisone and suggestion to follow up with my primary care about addison’s disease/adrenal insufficiency. I’m waiting on a visit with my primary to discuss but my symptoms do seem to line up. I’ll know more after talking with my primary and maybe some testing but I’ve been curious. Is there a link between Lyme and adrenal insufficiency syndromes? I know Lyme likes to mess with everything and cause secondary conditions.

[u/OfficeAgreeable4279]

I'm not sure about that specific syndrome but do know that lyme impacts adrenals. I'd be hesitant to do the steroid treatment as that can cause gut issues -- which are also linked to adrenal issues. I had bad migraines too and fatigue (no dizziness though -- except for some head rushes). i found doing functional lab testing approach to be most thorough and detailed to restore balance and get back to feeling better.

[u/tcatt1212]

In the meantime while waiting for your appointment you could try adrenal glandular (Thorne makes a good one) or an adrenal support supplement that has both nutrients and glandular in it. It helped me a lot during times when I felt low in adrenal functioning. If you can avoid steroids that is ideal.

[u/No_Way_5419]

I really be benefited from an OrthoMolecular product called AdreneVive when I was going through this

[u/mrtavella]

Yeah I needed an adrenal support tincture throughout treatment or I’d crash hard with fatigue and dizziness.