Re: hair falling out

May 3, 1993

Hi Tami,

My hair doesn't fall out in clumps when I brush it, but there are alot of hair

strands in the brush when I'm done.

Every time I wash my hair, a handful comes out. There was a ball of it almost as

big as a tennis ball when I washed it last night.

I've talked to my doctors about it, even took it and let them see how much comes

out. They were really surprised, but shrugged it off. They said it could be a

hormone imbalance, lack of vitamins, some of the meds I'm on, or all of the

above. They really didn't think it was a big deal.

Gentle Hugs,

Jacqui

" Anything less than mad, passionate, extraordinary love is a waste of time.

There are too many mediocre things in life and love shouldn't be one of them. "

May 2, 2001

Tami:

Yes. My hair is extremely thin now and still falling out. Part of it is the

medication though.

Jazzy

Re: hair falling out

I never gave it a thought, I was allways thinking it was my age, but I gotta

appointment in 4 weeks to see my rheumi, so i'll ask him

hair falling out

anyone have a problem with this? When I brush it or comb it comes out in

clumps sometimes.

~~~Tami~~~

May 2, 2001

Tami:

Yes. My hair is extremely thin now and still falling out. Part of it is the

medication though.

Jazzy

Re: hair falling out

I never gave it a thought, I was allways thinking it was my age, but I gotta

appointment in 4 weeks to see my rheumi, so i'll ask him

hair falling out

anyone have a problem with this? When I brush it or comb it comes out in

clumps sometimes.

~~~Tami~~~

May 2, 2001

jazzy

what medication are u on that would make your hair fall out?

~~~Tami~~~

May 3, 2001

I never gave it a thought, I was allways thinking it was my age, but I gotta

appointment in 4 weeks to see my rheumi, so i'll ask him

hair falling out

anyone have a problem with this? When I brush it or comb it comes out in

clumps sometimes.

~~~Tami~~~

May 3, 2001

This is interesting. My hair has been falling out in clumps

especially when I wash it. I have been wondering why and was about

to tell my doc. I color my hair and of course take all those

medications. Somehow I think that it is due to stress maybe. I

signed on and low and behold, someone else is asking about it.

.

> anyone have a problem with this? When I brush it or comb it comes

out in clumps sometimes.

> ~~~Tami~~~

>

May 3, 2001

Hello all!

I'm glad to finally be joining such a needed support group, I have

needed it, and I haven't done a good job of " getting to it " on my

list of to do's!

My name is Kathy, I live in central Oregon and have been Dx'd with FM

for 4 years now. I know I have had it much longer.

I am married (for 6 years now), have 1 puppy (wow is HE a handful -

not keepin up very well with him!!!!), 4 cats and 4 parrots (and a

few cockatiels and 2 lovebirds at home). I also own some birds in an

aviary in Wyoming.

As for the hair thing, I know I am jumpin in with no prior knowledge

of either of you, but was trained as a Medical Assistant many years

ago. Hair falling out can be a sign of Hypothyroidism and/or hormone

imbalances. I would get this checked out ASAP! It is very important

that you get this evaluated, because hormone imbalances make

everything else feel worse and is not good for your body. I am not

CURRENTLY licensed and this is only an opinion - not legal medical

advice (was that a good enough disclaimer or what? LOL) This

happened to me in my early to mid 20's. I am now 36.

I am fortunate enough to be on SS disability - but I got lucky (as

far as many other people I have met/meet) to get it on my first shot

at the hearing level. THANK GOD for that Judge!!!! I would not call

my Rheumy a particarly supportive Doc.. but I don't have a whole lot

of selection here... and aside from time to time coming out of his

office in tears (and I NEVER cry - but he tends to try and make me

feel like dirt), he is helping me with my pain and so far the

benefits have outweighed the emotional trauma he tries to induce (I

know that is ME too! I need to quit letting him get to me).

I see some others on this list have birds too! How cool Aren't

they great company? Provide lots of laughter, even when I don't feel

a whole lot like laughing. Alot to keep up with on those rough days,

but they are worth every ounce of effort I give - they give 10 times

back I have 1 Yellow Naped Amazon (female), 2 Magna Double Yellow

Headed Amazons (1 male and 1 female as pets), and 1 Senegal (male).

Anyway, I hope this is a help to those I answered, and if not I

apologize for butting in! I am looking forward to some great

stories, some laughter and the ability to whine once in a while

<grin>.

Kathy & Zoo in Beautiful Central Oregon

> > anyone have a problem with this? When I brush it or comb it comes

> out in clumps sometimes.

> > ~~~Tami~~~

> >

May 3, 2001

I've talked to my doctors about it, even took it and let them see how much

comes out. They were really surprised, but shrugged it off. They said it

could be a hormone imbalance, lack of vitamins, some of the meds I'm on, or

all of the above. They really didn't think it was a big deal.

Gentle Hugs,

Jacqui

Don't you just love it when Drs. act like this?? Ok, maybe it's not fatal

or going to do anything of great harm to you, but that's not the point! The

point is, it's not normal, it (maybe) bothers you, and they should figure

out what it is. I had a physician's assistant do the same thing to me about

the ridges in my nails. Ok, again, not a major problem, but why were they

forming, and what could I try to stop it? She didn't care, just said " oh,

that could be a lot of things " , and that was that. Now, it wasn't horribly

upsetting to me, so I didn't try to pursue it, except I did talk to my

pharmacist who gave me a few ides, but what if had been something that I

should be correcting even if it was minor??

Darcy

May 3, 2001

<<They really didn't think it was a big deal.>>

Those doctors would think it was a big deal if their hair started

falling out!

Spoken with experience since I have a husband who totally denys he

has a " receeding " hairline!

Sue

May 3, 2001

Tammy,

I'm having a terrible time with my hair falling out. When I shower in comes

out in clumps. It really is starting to worry me. Thank God I have a lot of

hair. I wonder if it's from the fibro or what? I also have noticed it's very

dry and frizzy I have attributed it to be caused by the medication I really

don't know what else to blame it on. If anyone else has any answers or

suggestions I would love to hear them.

May 4, 2001

Jazzy,

Due to some weird Yahoo snafu, I have not gotten all

the posts...so I could be going out on a limb with my

reply. But, I will try...

I go through phases of hair loss due to stress.

Either my hair breaks mid-strand, or it will just fall

out all together. It's kind of my last ditch warning

that I am heading for a break-down. Are you

experiencing any extraordinary levels of stress??

(aside from living with FMS).

Hope you can resolve this soon.

Peace,

=====

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homeschool...

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May 4, 2001

Kathy,

Hello! and welcome to the group. Feel free to butt in, comment on, or

offering whatever else you have available to our group. The change of

scenery does us all good.

Co-Moderator

Age: 34

Dx'd: early 1990s

Location: southeastern Vermont

Children: 1 four-legged furry one named Missy

Siblings: 3 sisters, 1 brother (I am the youngest)

Currently renting from mom, working for mom, and typing at home. I am

divorced and been with SO since 1997.

>

>Reply-To:

>To:

>Subject: Re: hair falling out

>Date: Thu, 03 May 2001 06:29:21 -0000

>

>Hello all!

>

>I'm glad to finally be joining such a needed support group, I have

>needed it, and I haven't done a good job of " getting to it " on my

>list of to do's!

>

>My name is Kathy, I live in central Oregon and have been Dx'd with FM

>for 4 years now. I know I have had it much longer.

>

>I am married (for 6 years now), have 1 puppy (wow is HE a handful -

>not keepin up very well with him!!!!), 4 cats and 4 parrots (and a

>few cockatiels and 2 lovebirds at home). I also own some birds in an

>aviary in Wyoming.

>

>As for the hair thing, I know I am jumpin in with no prior knowledge

>of either of you, but was trained as a Medical Assistant many years

>ago. Hair falling out can be a sign of Hypothyroidism and/or hormone

>imbalances. I would get this checked out ASAP! It is very important

>that you get this evaluated, because hormone imbalances make

>everything else feel worse and is not good for your body. I am not

>CURRENTLY licensed and this is only an opinion - not legal medical

>advice (was that a good enough disclaimer or what? LOL) This

>happened to me in my early to mid 20's. I am now 36.

>

>I am fortunate enough to be on SS disability - but I got lucky (as

>far as many other people I have met/meet) to get it on my first shot

>at the hearing level. THANK GOD for that Judge!!!! I would not call

>my Rheumy a particarly supportive Doc.. but I don't have a whole lot

>of selection here... and aside from time to time coming out of his

>office in tears (and I NEVER cry - but he tends to try and make me

>feel like dirt), he is helping me with my pain and so far the

>benefits have outweighed the emotional trauma he tries to induce (I

>know that is ME too! I need to quit letting him get to me).

>

>I see some others on this list have birds too! How cool Aren't

>they great company? Provide lots of laughter, even when I don't feel

>a whole lot like laughing. Alot to keep up with on those rough days,

>but they are worth every ounce of effort I give - they give 10 times

>back I have 1 Yellow Naped Amazon (female), 2 Magna Double Yellow

>Headed Amazons (1 male and 1 female as pets), and 1 Senegal (male).

>

>Anyway, I hope this is a help to those I answered, and if not I

>apologize for butting in! I am looking forward to some great

>stories, some laughter and the ability to whine once in a while

><grin>.

>

>Kathy & Zoo in Beautiful Central Oregon

>

> > > anyone have a problem with this? When I brush it or comb it comes

> > out in clumps sometimes.

> > > ~~~Tami~~~

> > >

May 5, 2001

Hi ,

Thanks for the welcome and glad I am not offending you all! Glad

to be here! Take care

Kathy & Zoo in Beautiful Central Oregon

> > > > anyone have a problem with this? When I brush it or comb it

comes

> > > out in clumps sometimes.

> > > > ~~~Tami~~~

> > > >

May 6, 2001

I go into the hospital for 9 trigger point injections a month. about 2-3

weeks after these injections, I shed like a sheep dog! The docs tell me that

it is because of the anestesia and the meds that I take!

Missy

May 6, 2001

> Tammy,

> I'm having a terrible time with my hair falling out. When I shower

in comes

> out in clumps. It really is starting to worry me. Thank God I have

a lot of

> hair. I wonder if it's from the fibro or what? I also have noticed

it's very

> dry and frizzy I have attributed it to be caused by the medication

I really

> don't know what else to blame it on. If anyone else has any answers

or

> suggestions I would love to hear them.

>

, my hair is falling out in clumps too, especially when I wash

it. I started using Nexus leave in conditioner. Now I rinse my hair

with it after washing. Seems to help a little. My nerves have been

quite bad lately so maybe that's what it is. I also have not been

eating properly. I will talk to my doctor about it.

.

May 6, 2001

> Tammy,

> I'm having a terrible time with my hair falling out. When I shower

in comes

> out in clumps. It really is starting to worry me. Thank God I have

a lot of

> hair. I wonder if it's from the fibro or what? I also have noticed

it's very

> dry and frizzy I have attributed it to be caused by the medication

I really

> don't know what else to blame it on. If anyone else has any answers

or

> suggestions I would love to hear them.

>

, my hair is falling out in clumps too, especially when I wash

it. I started using Nexus leave in conditioner. Now I rinse my hair

with it after washing. Seems to help a little. My nerves have been

quite bad lately so maybe that's what it is. I also have not been

eating properly. I will talk to my doctor about it.

.

May 6, 2001

Jazzy,

For what this might be worth. I am in constat stress. I have baby fine hair

and if nay of it started to fall out I would know in a New York minute. So

far, I have not had any fall out. The guy that cuts my hair has commented on

the fact that it is growing faster and seem to be a tad thicker.

Take care,

Irene

Co-moderator

May 7, 2001

Tami:

It is possibly the Wellbutrin. However, my hair has been thinning gradually

since the late 1980's.

In 1999, my hair was so long that it almost reached my waist. I was so ill

at the time I could no longer manage it so I cut it all off. Besides, a

beautician told me I was losing a lot of my hair due to the weight from it

being so long. Does this make sense?

Jazzy

Co-Moderator

Re: hair falling out

jazzy

what medication are u on that would make your hair fall out?

~~~Tami~~~

May 7, 2001

Kathy & Zoo:

Thank you SO much for sharing that bit of info! One of the tests my Dr. is

going to re-order is a 24 hour Urine catch to get an idea of what my levels

are. I'm in FL right now trying to help my daughter and so far I think I've

caused her more worry than anything. I had something physical happen to me

Friday that was VERY different and quite strange. She was very concerned and

I hate it when things like this happen!

Thank you for your input Kathy. I promise not to file Malpractice charges.

Hahaha!