Carol and Michelle,  I actually feel relieved that I know for certain it is CAH (silly isn’t it?) Just having a confirmation once and for all after all these years (diagnosed in 1978) is comforting.

It’s funny too that I have NEVER had problems with lack of salt - I don’t crave it, though my father did - so I wondered if one of the "bad" genes was for Saltwasting from my dad. My, I am sounding so "technical" tonight - lol. In fact I blow up like a balloon when I eat a lot of salt - it just doesn’t agree with me.

My lack of periods has always led me to believe I had a more severe case than the usual LOCAH... I don’t think I have talked to anyone who never had periods at all -due to the CAH - like me. I also was slightly virilized... things shrank though with regular treatment (about 1/2 the size or less than it was). I had broad shoulders, a lower voice, etc when I was diagnosed at 19, and I was hairy as an ape (well almost).

This has all been so interesting to me... I saw my endo last week (before I got the results) - I told him I had gone to NIH...he was really interested in seeing my results. What a fantastic opportunity to get first class medical care and testing. I feel very fortunate!

Thanks again Ladies,

Susan