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Adrenal Fatigue Misnomer

Meaning

The term Adrenal Fatigue Misnomer is a popular, non-medical label used to describe a collection of non-specific symptoms such as persistent fatigue, body aches, and nervousness, often incorrectly attributed to the adrenal glands functioning below optimal capacity. Conventional endocrinology does not recognize this condition as a distinct clinical diagnosis because true adrenal insufficiency, such as Addison’s disease, is a rare, life-threatening pathology that is easily diagnosed with objective lab tests. The use of the word “fatigue” inaccurately suggests a glandular exhaustion that is not supported by human physiology or clinical evidence. We understand the patient experience of profound tiredness, but we must use precise terminology for effective diagnosis and treatment.