Our little girl, Hope, has been diagnosed with CAH since last Nov.. She was 2 years old. They have done research on her DNA and found that she may only be a carrier. Does this mean she still has to take the Cortef and why? The doctor says her blood tests show only a mild case of CAH. If she did not take the Cortef what would happen? Is she better off taking it? And what about the long term effects of hydrocortisone? Will they effect her? We are concerned. We don't like the idea of her adrenal gland shutting down while she is on Cortef. Will she ever get off of Cortef and if she does will her adrenal gland work again? Thanks for listening. Please write soon.Lori Kline