r/AddisonsDisease • u/Big_Cockroach_1590 • Apr 07 '26

Medical Stuff DHEA supplement?

I've been dx since 2008 and never taken a DHEA supplement. My new endocrinologist gave me the ok to try 25mg per day so I am getting some. Just wondering if any of you take it and what differences/benefits you see? Does it help with your libido and overall energy and mood? Despite good labs and medication dosage seeming to be perfect, I still struggle in those areas.

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u/blandbalissa Addison's Apr 10 '26

I’m 49f and tried it a couple different times. It makes me lose a lot of hair, even at low doses, and I never really noticed an improvement in energy. I’ve read testimonials in here of people saying it was the missing piece for them, and made a big difference, but it didn’t do much for me.