Losing Muscle Mass is an Adrenal Fatigue Symptom

The loss of muscle mass and weight is a late stage finding of adrenal fatigue. The body enters a catabolic state as it is trying to conserve energy.
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This is Dr. Lam, founder of DrLam.com and I want to talk to you about this very significant issue that some people, and the good news is that only a small number of people face it, in adrenal fatigue.
When the body enters the advanced stages of adrenal fatigue it enters what we call a catabolic state. The body is trying to conserve energy, and what better way than to break down the current muscles in order to generate energy for the brain and the rest of the body. At this time, usually, the body is trying to slow down the G.I. tract as well. So the assimilation of food tends to be problematic, and food sensitivity can become quite prominent.
Over time what people realize and experience is this is a gradual loss of weight; the muscles under the arms can become flabby, the weight in addition to loss or slow losing weight can also experience flaciddity, that means it's losing the collagen integrity of the muscles, so you will find that doing push ups will be a little bit more and more difficult, and sometimes even taking a breath, a deep breath will be problematic; because without the proper muscle mass the expansion of the chest cage can be compromised.
So this goes along with many other symptoms of catabolic state, so when you have weight loss for no apparent reason and all your doctors tell you everything is fine, you've been checked out and screened for other more serious problems such as cancer, and nobody knows why and you are unable to gain weight, then you have to think of adrenal fatigue in an advanced stage situation.
Now remember, we're talking about advanced stages and most of the time, by the time sufferers come to this stage, they are usually somewhat limited in their energy expenditure. They can be housebound, they usually have multiple chemical sensitivities, as well as G.I. disturbances, and a lot of heart palpitations and hypoglycemic episodes. So, you cannot just look at the weight alone as a single symptom, it really forms a bigger part of the whole catabolism picture. That of a body is breaking down its own integrity and its own framework, in order to generate energy.
Now knowing this is very important because catabolism is a reversible state, but you have to know what is going on first and then how to structure a stabilization phase along with a recovery phase, and then plan a comprehensive program to reverse catabolism. If you don't reverse catabolism it can end up quite devastating, and muscle mass loss is only one of the beginning symptoms. Further symptoms can, as I said earlier, include the loss of the ability to take a deep breath, etc., and, of course, bedriddenness - becoming totally bedbound - can be the worst case scenario. You don't want to get there so if you think you have loss of muscle weight for no reason and loss of muscle mass, please do think of adrenal fatigue in advanced stages as one of the possibilities.
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[@iscapetv5508]

This just recently happened to me. Intermittent fasting while bodybuilding caused extra stress on my body in conjunction with anemia. I lost about 15lbs of muscle mass. Now that I’m no longer fasting and I’m eating the proper nutrition, I’m looking forward to gaining everything I lost back in time.

[@drlam]

Glad to hear you're adjusting your nutrition! Balanced eating can support muscle recovery.

[@neslisultan]

I just never thought I had adrenal fatigue all this time... but everything you mentioned I have Doctor! Hopefully I can get better soon if it really is just my adrenals.

[@awalsaani5310]

@Nelly E Did you happen to find something worth sharing?

[@randyupladek1855]

I experienced this through a traumatic heartbreak from a woman with borderline personality disorder. I lost 12 pounds of muscle

[@drlam]

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[@constance4065]

I don’t know how or why I came across this video but I am sooo glad I did because it describes my recent situation!! I had no clue it could be from late stage Adrenal Fatigue! Thank you so much Dr Lam for doing this video!! Where can I find out more info about this or do you have other videos or info on this? Would love to find out more if I could please. I sure don’t want to become bedridden!! Please help if you can or if anyone else knows anything about this, I would greatly appreciate any info you could give me or resources I could go to. Thank you!!♥️♥️

[@drlam]

I'm glad to help! You don't want to worsen, and the best thing to do is to stop self-navigating. Call our office at 626-571-1234 for a free initial consultation and we can find out what the root cause of your issues are.

[@hereforthelasttime]

you are responsible you did right to share empowerment

[@drlam]

Thanks for the support! Sharing knowledge empowers us to take charge of our health.

[@tamianicoledoingme3007]

This was over 6 years ago I'm gonna give you a call.. 4 months of C -19. Stress and not knowing what was going on with my body. Joint aches muscle aches fatigue.. Diarrhea upset stomach gas.. I need to reset my system

[@drlam]

Hope to hear from you soon!

[@reinab8168]

This is crazy! Wow. I will ask my doctor.

[@drlam]

Yes! and if you need help further, give us a call

[@nitin007-zh3cz]

Sir help me too i am skinny teen and i am loosing my muscle , my wrist is just 1.5 inch😭, and my left scapula area is having very bad muscle loss and it tends to come forward✅​@@drlam

[@BikerBenny]

Constant joint pain. Lower back pain tightness. Never much energy or appetite. I only have a cup or two of coffee daily in the morning, that could be the culprit at 100 to 150 milagrams of caffeine. Im 41 and have lost so much strength since i was in my 20s. I still exersize sometimes with weights and walk daily

[@drlam]

Give us a call and we can help you through these symptoms

[@emeraldheart4504]

Thank you so much for your video. I've been losing muscle mass over the last year or so. Also have had morphea skin inflammation for about 10 years. I think this may be the issue. I really appreciate your advice and website. Thank you

[@drlam]

Very welcome!

[@sannaohanawellnessllc3925]

Thank you for this great information

[@drlam]

You're welcome! Glad you found the information helpful! Stay tuned for more exciting videos on health and wellness!

[@lisaking4291]

Wow, thank you so much

[@drlam]

You're welcome! Be sure to check out my new adrenal fatigue recovery program ! drlam.teachable.com/p/dr-lams-adrenal-fatigue-recovery-program?

[@vardhiniakula8459]

Sir i have been diagnosed with neurotic anxiety and i have been facing muscle twitches , i found my right leg muscle is lost little bit , is it normal sir?

[@tangvo7187]

I like video i learn alotec

[@kwesidarkwa5443]

I want to hear more information

[@drlam]

great we will consider it

[@kathybennett2108]

New subscriber!

[@rajg2987]

Treatment?

[@footballshome6051]

Hi Dr Lam , could i possibly be experiencing some sort of Adrenal related symptoms ? Morning nausea Very fatigued weak muscles shaking and trembling more frequent urination muscles beginning to become flaccid in legs Tired despite sleeping Muscle wasting and loss of mass- legs / neck / back Stiff muscles when tensed or flexed Emotional/depressed/feeling very low Seemingly only gain weight in stomach/trunk and losing mass elsewhere I am still eating and drinking - my legs seem so thin

[@awalsaani5310]

Have the same symptoms... Please if you happen to find something that helps please kindly share. Doctors around here seem not helpful. Thank you.

[@PF-gi9vv]

99% of the problems we have is due to our diet. Usually high carb & sugar is the cause. Give the keto diet a try, it helped me solve numerous problems with my body. Its not an easy diet because of the low sugar but you do get used to it. I no longer crave sugar, pop or chocolate etc anymore, it did take me about 6 months to get to this stage.

[@awalsaani5310]

@@PF-gi9vv Thank you. Will really try that that out.

[@jackiealv6547]

@@awalsaani5310 did you try keto ? If so, did it work for you ? I just came across this video and I’ve known for a while that I have adrenal fatigue but I don’t know how to fix it . Keto was definitely not the answer for me because it only made me lose more weight . If you’ve found anything would you please share it ? Thank you

[@azaanhayat2667]

I have the same thing and breathing aswel for two months plus higher haemoglobin and platelets and severe health anxiety and buzzing nerve feeling in head and face and body etc

[@sirenagarrido3836]

Dr I don't know if I have this condition but I have been losing weight slowly like 20 lbs in a year my appetite is good but I have developed allergies and food sensitivity, most of this things started after having covid

[@drlam]

call my office for a free appointment so we can dig deeper to see what is going on

[@viktorod206]

wow everything mention here feels like what I have

[@drlam]

Indeed!

[@SoLNaTaL555]

Can one reverse the muscle loss? I've noticed that my glutes have diminished in size over the years, and my legs have become skinnier. All my weight has gone to the trunk of my body... I just turned 40 years old, and I've been under a lot of stress for over a decade. As a conscious man, I want to recover my overall health and my body.

[@LAMCLINIC]

central weight gain is a common symptom of adrenal fatigue, due to cortisol imbalance. regaining muscle takes time to do, there is not short cut unfortunately

[@SoLNaTaL555]

@@LAMCLINIC yes, I'm sure that regaining my muscle mass in the right places and loosing the fat in my trunk area, will take hard work. My question was, is it possible to restore my physical integrity at my age?

[@drlam]

@@SoLNaTaL555 yes there is always ability to help physical health with the right guidance.

[@franklebatista1091]

​@@SoLNaTaL555there son MDs out there. I think you have more than one problem

[@user-zk7sg8sb1k]

​@@franklebatista1091. Please elaborate.

[@forfellowcitizens4263]

Oh my god. Whats the reason for loss of musclemass in gluteus and thigh, despite no neurological defecit. Thanks for answering sir.

[@drlam]

Catabolism could be one, but deconditioning could also be another reason.

[@leomarvingatarin5505]

is the feeling seems like you can't feel the stretch of your muscle?

[@gcvoon286]

Could the muscle weakness lead to hiatus hernia, weakness of the muscle result stomach pop into the upper part of the chest? By the way, could the problem happen to elderly taking too many regular medicine eg non selective beta blocker and suffered from adrenal fatigue?

[@drlam]

beta blockers can make people more tired. There are many etiologies for hiatal hernia, with diaphragm weakness being one of it.

[@gcvoon286]

@@drlam thank you for the reply, since beta blockers can make patient tired, can this medicine on long term prescription for elderly patients, eg carvedilol?

[@drlam]

@@gcvoon286 Have to consult your doctor about that. Don't stop your medication without consulting your doctor as you probably have underlying issues.

[@aoyama173]

What about.muscle cramp?

[@drlam]

muscle cramping can be electrolytes or mitochondrial energy issue

[@hugogarcia292]

How does one recover?

[@drlam]

Call our office at 626-571-1234 for a free initial consultation to help you on your recovery journey. www.drlamcoaching.com/adrenal-fatigue/recovery/7-adrenal-fatigue-recovery-mistakes/

[@elijah2715]

@@drlam can you please tell me what I can do at home to regain my muscle mass

[@pokejoe3145]

I have suffered severe stress over the last 6 months as well as suffering a very bad ankle injury/trauma and have subsequently experienced the following symptoms - could this be Adrenal Fatigue/catabolic state ? - Weight loss - carry most in the trunk -- Thinning legs - Excessive fatigue even after a nights sleep - Weak muscles - mainly back /arms and shoulders - diffuse muscle wasting - Feeling very low and anxious - Emotional - Constantly tired - Frequent urination - Large dark bags under eyes - Breathlessness

[@drlam]

Catabolic State www.drlamcoaching.com/adrenal-fatigue/complications/catabolic-state-and-adrenal-fatigue-syndrome/

[@leomarvingatarin5505]

@Cass Games TV how are doing right now? I can relate to you as I a feeling the same symptoms as you are.

[@drlam]

@@dartsbehindtheoche180 Yes that is classic for cortisol imbalance.

[@leontology101]

Darts Behind The Oche how are you doing now? Feels like I am losing weight even though I am eating normal as before and taking vitamins.

[@leontology101]

Darts Behind The Oche have you ever been to doctor?

[@jadeacampbell5206]

Omg. So im dying because im tired.....ok

[@drlam]

Muscle loss can indicate adrenal fatigue, often due to chronic stress. Proper nutrition and rest are key for recovery