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The following table outlines the key signs and symptoms' differences between adrenal fatigue and hypothyroidism.
Note that it is not unusual to have concurrent presenting symptoms of both low adrenal and low thyroid function. Those who have poor body temperature regulation are more prone to have mixed presentation. This group of people may present a steady low body temperature from low 90's to a little below 98.6. They may also present a slight exaggerated response of body temperature compared to the environmental temperature characterized by a sensation of hot when it is warm, and cold when it is cool.
Those who have mixed type presentations are the most challenging. Resolving the adrenal component should take precedence and is the key to a total healing process.
| Characteristics |
Adrenal Fatigue |
Hypothyroidism |
| Body Measurements |
| Weight |
Early: gain weight; severe - cannot gain weight |
Generalize weight gain |
| Body Temp |
97.8 or lower |
Low 90s to 98.6 |
| Temp regulation |
fluctuating and exaggerated |
Steady |
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| Mental Function |
| Mental Function |
Brain Fog |
Slow thinking |
| Depression |
Sometimes |
Frequent |
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| Physical Looks |
| Eyebrows |
Full |
sparse outer 1/3 |
| Hair |
Thin, sparse on extremities |
Coarse and sparse |
| Hair loss |
Sometimes |
Common |
| Nails |
Thin, brittle |
Normal to thick |
| Peri-orbital Tissue |
Sunken |
Puffy |
| Skin |
Thin |
Normal |
| Skin tone |
Dry |
Oily or moist |
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| Internal feeling |
| Ligaments Flexibility |
Good |
Poor |
| Fluid retention |
No |
Yes |
| Pain |
Headache, muscular, migraines |
Joints, muscles |
| Reactivity |
Heightened and hyper-reactive |
Hypo-reactive |
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| Medical condition |
| History of Infections |
Common |
Occasional |
| Chronic Fatigue |
Yes |
Yes |
| Orthostatic Hypotension |
Frequent |
No |
| Blood Sugar |
Tendency toward hypoglycemia |
Normal to hyperglycemia |
| Heart Palpitation |
Frequent |
No |
| GI function |
Irritable or hyperactive |
Constipation and hypoactive |
| Malabsorption |
Yes |
No |
| Sensitive to Medications |
Frequent |
Normal |
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| Personality Trait |
| Personality Traits |
Type A |
Type A or B |
| Obsessive Compulsive |
Frequent |
Mixed |
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| Habits |
| Sleep Pattern |
Wake up 2-4 am |
Sleepy |
| Temperature Tolerance |
Intolerance to Cold |
Intolerance to Heat |
| Food Craving |
Craving for sweet and salty |
Craving for Fat |
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