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The other system of the body that is frequently affected by low blood sugar is the musculo-skeletal system – in other words, the muscles and joints. As already explained, the effect of the adrenal glands and, in particular, Cortisol on joint inflammation is well documented, hence the apparently miraculous symptom-relief afforded to rheumatoid arthritis patients when Cortisol is taken or injected. If the adrenal glands are overworked and fatigued as a result of prolonged low blood sugar, and the efficiency of steroid hormones that protect the joints from inflammation is compromised, joint pain, stiffness and swelling may result. This link between musculo-joint symptoms and stress is known to all of us. The expressions ‘pain in the neck’ or ‘pain in the butt’ illustrate the connection. Whether any adrenal exhaustion is caused by stress alone or indirectly caused by low blood sugar, the resulting joint and muscle symptoms are the same.