Guest guest Posted December 14, 2001 Report Share Posted December 14, 2001 My hair has been really thinning out. Is it possible to have a noticable amount of hair loss as a result of the on-set of this illness or being on prednisone? Thanks, Eleanor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2001 Report Share Posted December 14, 2001 No, I'm not on methotrexate. It's probably due to my illness. Unless it's due to a deficiency of Vitamin B, but I doubt it. Time to buy Rogaine!! Thanks, Eleanor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2001 Report Share Posted December 14, 2001 The disease, prednisone, mtx and arava have resulted in a lot of hair loss for me. I have been taking 2000-3000 mg of biotin a day (it is a vitamin) and I think it has helped areat deal. I got out of the hospital on Weds. with my new shoulder. i'm doing as well as is possible, but this disease sure ain't for sissies! Wishing better days ahead to all. marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2001 Report Share Posted December 14, 2001 I had a lot of hair falling out at the beginning and during a flare. When I started on MTX (which is usually known to make hair fall out), my hair STOPPED falling out. I just recently got over a flare (without MTX) and am now going into another flare, but this time my hair is falling out again. I guess I gage that when my hair falls out it usually means my sed rate is higher (therefore, Stills is more active). I told my doctors this and nothing seemed to sink in about it. My gosh, sometimes I shed more than by two cats combined! (However, it does seem to grow back to normal thickness when you're feeling better!). Just my 2 cents! Jul (lilac_rose@...) Hair loss My hair has been really thinning out. Is it possible to have a noticable amount of hair loss as a result of the on-set of this illness or being on prednisone? Thanks, Eleanor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2002 Report Share Posted April 24, 2002 I actually was on NO prednisone with I started losing hair... my flare up was over although I still needed mtx, vioxx and remicade. I never notice hair loss with mtx when i started it in July, just after the engagement, new house, remicade and loss/new job. I will try massaging my scalp. I also will try increasing folic acid. Good suggestions. Luckily, I live in Arizona and it is super hot and having less hair is actually a nice thing (I am trying to find the good in these trying times!) Thanks for the advice and God bless- Amber Re: Reminder - Chat Hi a: I doubt that you are doing anything wrong but the Monday and Thursday night chats are at a set time which is 9 pm Eastern, 8pm Central time and 6pm Pacific time. I forget which time zone you are in but you can adjust accordingly? Take care now and be PAIN FREE! We Will Win Love Y'all Bob & Carole Please visit the Stills Disease web site www.stillsdisease.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2002 Report Share Posted April 24, 2002 I actually was on NO prednisone with I started losing hair... my flare up was over although I still needed mtx, vioxx and remicade. I never notice hair loss with mtx when i started it in July, just after the engagement, new house, remicade and loss/new job. I will try massaging my scalp. I also will try increasing folic acid. Good suggestions. Luckily, I live in Arizona and it is super hot and having less hair is actually a nice thing (I am trying to find the good in these trying times!) Thanks for the advice and God bless- Amber Re: Reminder - Chat Hi a: I doubt that you are doing anything wrong but the Monday and Thursday night chats are at a set time which is 9 pm Eastern, 8pm Central time and 6pm Pacific time. I forget which time zone you are in but you can adjust accordingly? Take care now and be PAIN FREE! We Will Win Love Y'all Bob & Carole Please visit the Stills Disease web site www.stillsdisease.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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