(20-11-2014, 12:34 AM)sp2000 Wrote: I have stopped everything (basically saw palmetto that is all I took) long ago, 4 years ago but got no improvement at all. My body is stuck. I have seen some 12 doctors and 6 Endos. I am scheduled to see more endos in near future.But Drs/Endos have no idea. They are dumb about side effects caused by Finasteride or saw palmetto. if you want to know more about side effects of 5 alpha reductase inhibitors (saw palmetto, Finasteride etc) then visit hairloss forums or propeciahelp.com.
Fairly often i mention things herbal to my doctor factors that strengthen my supplimental choice,, and sometimes hes quite pleasantly surprised,, and even in agreement , but he constantly tries to remind me that herbal remedies,, most of them arent passed by the FDA, so the quality were recieving isnt regulated.ie safe.
I find its a matter of trust,, what else do we have,, If your seeing that many doctors,, and experiencing this many symptoms something else larger is going on.
Trying to change our physical makeup to a degree,, is like getting a boulder pushed over the edge of a cliff,, (one that is chained to our leg). If were gonna get that sucker rolling downhill we better be ready for the ride.
If your being completely honest with your physicians,, and not doing anything else to add to the confusing facts their sorting out,,, id have faith in them,, that many minds should be able to get you an answer.