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Headaches
This symptom could be caused by the failure of your pituitary gland. Below are the hormones that could be deficient.
Cortisol Deficiency
The most common symptoms of cortisol deficiency* are
- chronic, or long-lasting, fatigue
- muscle weakness
- loss of appetite
- weight loss
- abdominal pain
Other symptoms can include
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
- low blood pressure that drops further when you stand up, causing dizziness or fainting
- irritability, anxiety and depression
- joint pain
- craving salty foods
- hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose
- irregular or no menstrual periods
- loss of interest in sex
- headache
- sweating
Fatigue
Christine Wrightson: “Early in 2005 I suffered a virus that would not clear up. Initially I had a sore throat with flu-like symptoms. This developed into severe fatigue, vertigo, tinnitus, blurred vision, vomiting, feeling faint, palpitations, poor circulation and hot sweats. I felt at times that I was going to die.” http://www.investinme.org/mestory0041.shtml
Sources:
Thyroid UK Adrenal insufficiency – Thyroid UK
Note
*Cortisol deficiency may also be called hypocortisolism, hypoadrenalism, adrenal insufficiency, and adrenocorticotrophic hormone deficiency.
‘Primary’ means ’caused by a problem in the adrenal glands.’
‘Secondary’ means ’caused by a problem in the pituitary gland.’
‘Tertiary’ means ’caused by a problem in the hypothalamus.’
‘Central’ means ’caused by a problem in the pituitary gland or the hypothalamus.’
For how to test if you have cortisol deficiency see ‘Diagnosis‘ page