Re: Hair Loss (Jodi)

[Guest guest]

Jodi,

So, my hair is now coming out in masses. It's so thin already I'm

scared I'm going to have to wear a wig soon. I'm only 31.

Could you provide a link to the shampoo and brush you use? I've tried

so many shampoos and nothing seems to help. Also, do you use

conditioner? I'm willing to try anything. My brush is as full after 1

brushing now as it used to be in a whole week. I'm seriously worried.

I can't afford to go to the doctor right now.

I switched to natural shampoos a couple years ago. I've tried using

different brands with no color, no fragrance, no sulfates/sulfites

and nothing seems to help so far. Every once in a while, I slip and

get this one shampoo/conditioner I really love. Usually when I'm

feeling kind of down. The smell puts me in a better mood. Weird, but

it's very comforting. I've been trying to stay away from sulfates and

sulfites for a long time.

I'm so worried about my hair right now.

Currently, I take the multi vitamin and B vitamin from Lucy's. I

recently started taking fish oil. I try to eat a good balanced diet,

but for the last 2 months I keep messing up and having to go back

intro. I know I need to get to a doctor and have things checked out,

but I just don't have the money. I'm at a total loss on what to do. I

know if I saved the money I would spend on shampoos and vitamins and

supplements, that I could eventually afford to go to the doctor LOL.

Anybody take legal biotin?

Thanks,

Misty Kimble

CD - no meds

SCD - 1 year

> I switched to a natural shampoo made out of seaweeds and mud. I

use a special hair oil every night.

>

> I only wash my hair every couple of days and when I get out of

shower I use a large pick comb to comb wet hair.

>

> When it dries I use a natural Boar bristle hair brush as it

redistributes the sebum and coats the follicle and hair.

> I have heard people supplementing with Biotin to help hair.

> I started using Raw Fermented Cod Liver Oil a while ago and I feel

it is making a difference for my skin and hair.

> Jodi

> SCD 14 months

> Crohn's/Colitis

[Guest guest]

Ohh Misty,

I am so so sorry.

Loosing my hair was really the thing that pushed me over the edge in

this whole world of illness and suffering I went through. It made me

beyond depressed. Hard to get out of bed in the morning. I had bouts

of just wanting to cease to exist because of this. Really hit me

hard. I am so sorry you are going through this- it's a total bummer.

At your state- I don't think a Shampoo or Brush or supplement will be

the answer. I will be happy to provide the info for you but you

really need to go to a doc and check your " complete Thyroid panel "

including RT3!! follicular activity and complete blood counts. Even

Liver and Kidney function. This is all very very important!!

If nothing else get yourself one of those wide tooth combs and use

that out of the shower. The harsh detergents in the shampoos strip

the hair. Most shampoos have corn derivatives and " foam " this foaming

action is not good for the hair. We are led to believe that this is

desired but it isn't at all. Especially with hair loss issues.

Do you blow dry a lot or use any hair styling products? If so, stop.

The product I use is called Morocco Method International.

I but it wholesale as it is expensive (I don't have any financial

interest LOL)

http://www.morroccomethod.com/

The best way to use their shampoo and conditioner is to use all 4

shampoos- like choose 1 shampoo every day or every other day and the

next shampooing use a different one. Rotate the 4 and use a tiny bit

of conditioner. Takes a while to get used to as it has a very

different texture than normal shampoo.

They also sell natural burshes- I have a small one but not from this

company.

I bought my mom the travel size brush as a gift. She seems to like

it. It off-gassed quite a bit though- so it needs air for sure.

They also sell hair elixers (very expensive)

The gold and silver ones are good.

Email me off-list and I can tell you more about my experience.

jodah235@...

There are a couple of " legal " biotin's that I have seen but I would

strongly suggest not to go supplement crazy and get blood tests.

Is there a way for you to do that?

Ohh, also which brand CLO are you using?

Make sure the A/D ration is 10/1 or else it's not the greatest.

Jodi

[Guest guest]

What is CLO?

I've been loosing my hair for the last 3 years but it's gotten really

bad lately. I'm sure the flare isn't helping.

I need to stop honey but it's such a comfort right now. It's the only

fructose I've been indulging on lately. I eat very few fruits.

I tried making my own shampoo out of castille soap but it left my

hair so oily and dirty feeling I couldn't use it.

I blow dry my hair when it's cold out but usually let it dry

naturally. I only use hair products when I'm fixing my hair for

something special because it has always made my psoriasis (sp?) flare.

Thanks for the link and info on the products. I've been going natural

with all my products for the last few years so I don't consider

buying the shampoo too crazy <wink> and I've been wanting to take

biotin for a couple years, but never did even though I have about 1/2

the hair I did 3 years ago. I ordered a biotin from

www.ourkidsasd.com. It is acutally listed as SCD legal.

It costs $400 for the first visit to the natural doctor here in Baton

Rouge. I don't know what all that even covers. There's no telling how

much it costs to have all the tests done. With my insurance, I have a

$2500 deductible so I'd have to come out of pocken on all those tests

and I just can't do it. I live paycheck to paycheck and am just at my

wits end on this off and on 2 month flare and my hair falling out.

I'm back down to my normal weight today but I'm still very bloated

and can't fit in any of my clothes. There's not pain so I can

tolerate it thankfully.

Thank you so much for all your wisdom and listening to my complaints.

I try not to complain too much. I'm so glad I have this place to

complain and people can actually sympothize and give sound advice.

Thanks EVERYONE!!!!

Misty Kimble

> At your state- I don't think a Shampoo or Brush or supplement will

be the answer. I will be happy to provide the info for you but you

really need to go to a doc and check your " complete Thyroid panel "

including RT3!! follicular activity and complete blood counts. Even

Liver and Kidney function. This is all very very important!!

> If nothing else get yourself one of those wide tooth combs and use

that out of the shower. The harsh detergents in the shampoos strip

the hair. Most shampoos have corn derivatives and " foam " this

foaming action is not good for the hair. We are led to believe that

this is desired but it isn't at all. Especially with hair loss

issues.

> Do you blow dry a lot or use any hair styling products? If so,

stop.

> Jodi

[Guest guest]

-Remember that hair is made up from amino acids. Protein is formed from amino acids- You might want to try to find a protein source- one thats absorbable. When people diet extremely, are malnourished or have absorption difficulties--they lose their hair-- not getting enough absorbable protein-- off the top off my head some good sources are fish, chicken, eggs, cheese and yogurt Just a thought and good luck

[Guest guest]

> Hair loss - thyroid, iron stores (must measure serum ferritin),

biotin, zinc and essential fatty acid deficiencies

I would have to get tested for these. I have to start saving the

money to have this done. I'm sure it'll be very expensive.

> Hair loss, dandruff, eczema, excessive ear wax production, poor

wound healing, excessive thirst (especially in hyperactive children),

pre-menstrual symptoms of any sort- essential fatty acid deficiency

I've had several eczema flares (on my left eye only) lately, my ears

have always producted a lot of wax since having tubes, and I have

been so danged thirsty lately. It's like nothing can quench it. I've

been having this problem off and on for the last 2 months with it

being constant the last 2 weeks. So, pretty much since I started

flaring 2 months ago. Luckily, I have very little pre menstrual

symptoms. My cycle sneaks up on me most months. 2 cycles ago, I had

some PMS symptoms (irritability, bloating, some cramps before I

started). I know I need to get my thyroid checked but it's hard

talking a PCP into doing it and right now I don't have a PCP or the

money UGH!!!!!

****

> Have you tried going low fructose for a while to see if you can

edge out of the flare And maybe look at the GAPS intro protocol -

eating lots of soups/broth/ and adding egg to them for richness for

several days in a row.

I am stopping honey today. It was my main source of fructose and I've

been indulging a lot lately. I hardly eat any fruits.

> http://www.gapsdiet.com/INTRODUCTION_DIET.html

How do you add the egg in your soup. I think from a prior post, you

soft boil it and stir it in?????

Thanks Mara!!!!!!

[Guest guest]

Hi Misty

I really feel for you - and can relate to being sensitive about

loosing your hair. That's not easy for women! For me cod liver oil

really did the trick. I'm not all back to the way it was before, but

a lot of things about both hair and skin changed, when I started

taking CLO. I hope you get there too!

Gitte from Denmark

CD 30y

SCD 2y

>

> > Hair loss - thyroid, iron stores (must measure serum ferritin),

> biotin, zinc and essential fatty acid deficiencies

>

> I would have to get tested for these. I have to start saving the

> money to have this done. I'm sure it'll be very expensive.

>

> > Hair loss, dandruff, eczema, excessive ear wax production, poor

> wound healing, excessive thirst (especially in hyperactive

children),

> pre-menstrual symptoms of any sort- essential fatty acid deficiency

>

> I've had several eczema flares (on my left eye only) lately, my

ears

> have always producted a lot of wax since having tubes, and I have

> been so danged thirsty lately. It's like nothing can quench it.

I've

> been having this problem off and on for the last 2 months with it

> being constant the last 2 weeks. So, pretty much since I started

> flaring 2 months ago. Luckily, I have very little pre menstrual

> symptoms. My cycle sneaks up on me most months. 2 cycles ago, I had

> some PMS symptoms (irritability, bloating, some cramps before I

> started). I know I need to get my thyroid checked but it's hard

> talking a PCP into doing it and right now I don't have a PCP or the

> money UGH!!!!!

>

> ****

>

> > Have you tried going low fructose for a while to see if you can

> edge out of the flare And maybe look at the GAPS intro protocol -

> eating lots of soups/broth/ and adding egg to them for richness for

> several days in a row.

>

> I am stopping honey today. It was my main source of fructose and

I've

> been indulging a lot lately. I hardly eat any fruits.

>

> > http://www.gapsdiet.com/INTRODUCTION_DIET.html

>

> How do you add the egg in your soup. I think from a prior post, you

> soft boil it and stir it in?????

>

> Thanks Mara!!!!!!

>