Has anyone had success with acupuncture, diet, or chinese herbs to treat CAH particularly the symptom of excessive hair growth?Can anyone offer advice?
I'm 24 yrs old, my endocrinologist recently diagnosed me with CAH.
Last year my periods stopped out of the blue. I first assumed it was caused by emotional stress but became more concerned when I began to gain weight and grow excessive hairs on my face.
I wanted to see a chinease practitioner before resorting to steroids.
For a few months, I drank herbal teas and did acupuncture.
(ate only whole foods- lots of fats, proteins, warming foods, avoided sweets and breads)
My periods finally came back with the herbs. I 've been off them for two months - im getting my periods regulary, my weight has dropped, but the hair growth is getting worse- this time on my chest which is kind of the last straw.
I am leaning toward taking the dex that my doctor recommends but am concerned about side affects. Does anyone know the statistics- what percentage of people taking 25mg of dex a day experience side affects? Is it common to gain weight on dex? My doctor claims that 25mg is too small of a dose for anyone to experience side affects?
Are CAH medications like dex simply to stop unwanted symptoms? Do they serve another purpose in the long run. How will this drug affect me in the long run if i stay on it for over a decade?
I'm not sure what to do,
Thank you for your time!
