Adrenal Fatigue is experienced in thyroid patients before treatment but the inflammatory effect of thyroid autoimmunity may also contribute to an ongoing adrenal problem.
Mild adrenal insufficiency or “Adrenal Fatigue” has been found in medical research studies, to occur in a number of chronic diseases and inflammatory conditions.

Adrenal Fatigue is a mild form of adrenal insufficiency affecting the rhythm of the adrenal glands rather than their ability to function normally when less fatigued.
More medical doctors from all areas of practice are recognizing the syndrome known as “Adrenal Fatigue” than at any time in the past.

With Adrenal Fatigue being one of my areas of interest, I watch for updated research in regard to this subject. Many times I will come across medical research articles in regard to this syndrome but it will be referred to by other names, such as "mild adrenal insufficiency" or simply a "low cortisol state". Some reputable medical entities still do not believe that an Adrenal Fatigue type adrenal disorder exists...