Hi @loriak, Welcome to Connect. It's good to ask questions and do your own research to learn as much as you can about your condition. You may be right about the main reasons why people get AIH but I'm not sure there has been enough research to reach that conclusion according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/liver-disease/autoimmune-hepatitis/symptoms-causes
I'm tagging Rosemary @rosemarya who may have some thoughts or suggestions for you. Will you let us know how your appointment goes on the 7th with your natural doctor?