Guest guest Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 ---Biotin helps me. I wouldn't miss it for anything. Mine had become very thin, and this has really, really helped. Lynn In GastricBypass-InfoCentral , " wldgal30 <wldgal30@y...> " <wldgal30@y...> wrote: > I have noticed that my hair loss has picked up. I am four months > out from my surgery. Is there anything I can do to slow this down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Sometimes, if the symptoms worsen, I tend to think that it's like treating the disease without enough medication and the symptoms worsen. If you started out on 1/4 grain, that may be your problem. SandyE~Houston Re: Hair loss ; What do you think it means when I increase my dose of armour by 15mgs, and then a week later my hair starts falling out and I get more hypo symptoms? So far, I've raised my armour by 15 mgs everyweek until right now, it's 45mgs. I have also added half a tab (12.5 mcgs) of synthroid > Yes it will stop the hairloss, but sometimes takes a while to get to optimal dosage to do it. I have found I lose some hair every time I change doses either up or down! > *Artistic Grooming * Hurricane, WV > Fat cat? Diabetes? Listowner for overweight or hypothyroid cats > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hypokitties/ > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.802 / Virus Database: 545 - Release Date: 11/26/2004 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Sometimes, if the symptoms worsen, I tend to think that it's like treating the disease without enough medication and the symptoms worsen. If you started out on 1/4 grain, that may be your problem. SandyE~Houston Re: Hair loss ; What do you think it means when I increase my dose of armour by 15mgs, and then a week later my hair starts falling out and I get more hypo symptoms? So far, I've raised my armour by 15 mgs everyweek until right now, it's 45mgs. I have also added half a tab (12.5 mcgs) of synthroid > Yes it will stop the hairloss, but sometimes takes a while to get to optimal dosage to do it. I have found I lose some hair every time I change doses either up or down! > *Artistic Grooming * Hurricane, WV > Fat cat? Diabetes? Listowner for overweight or hypothyroid cats > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hypokitties/ > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.802 / Virus Database: 545 - Release Date: 11/26/2004 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Sometimes, if the symptoms worsen, I tend to think that it's like treating the disease without enough medication and the symptoms worsen. If you started out on 1/4 grain, that may be your problem. SandyE~Houston Re: Hair loss ; What do you think it means when I increase my dose of armour by 15mgs, and then a week later my hair starts falling out and I get more hypo symptoms? So far, I've raised my armour by 15 mgs everyweek until right now, it's 45mgs. I have also added half a tab (12.5 mcgs) of synthroid > Yes it will stop the hairloss, but sometimes takes a while to get to optimal dosage to do it. I have found I lose some hair every time I change doses either up or down! > *Artistic Grooming * Hurricane, WV > Fat cat? Diabetes? Listowner for overweight or hypothyroid cats > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hypokitties/ > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.802 / Virus Database: 545 - Release Date: 11/26/2004 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Hi, I have hair and eyebrow loss since 2-3 years. When I went to dermo, she used to say I have anemia. Now, since I'm diagnosed as celiac for 3 months and eating gf, I have my eyebrow coming again. Beeing celiac, anemia can be cause of hair & eyebrow loss. Bahar Hair lossHello, I have a friend who was diagnosed with celiac disease at the end of last year. Around the time she was diagnosed, she noticed that her hair had been thining out and falling out for some time. Once off of gluten, her hair situation started to get better. Just recently, she noticed that her hair was thining out and falling out again. Could this be related to celiac? It seems to me that once off of gluten, if her hair situation improved, then there should be no reason that it would worsen again with no gluten in her diet. Has anyone experienced a similar situation? Thanks, Isabel in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Adela, I had my gastric bypass on 02/02/06, have lost 87 pounds and my hair is still falling out. It started falling out around June. I now pull it up and wear a curly hair piece around a pony tail. I'm taking an herbal supplement for hair, skin and nails, biotin, Bcomplex, etc,etc. My hair had already thinned before the surgery so I am not happy. I met a girl who worked in the hospital who said she lost " 1/4 " of her hair but that it all came back in. Does anyone else out there have any experience with this and does it all come back in? I am working out in a gym 3 X's a week and am happy with the 86 pounds but the workouts are 2 hour workouts. I also do an hour of Tai-Chi once a week. Don't you only have your window of opportunity the first 18 months? Any feedback on this? Thanks, RNY 2/2/06 301/214/135 > > > > Hello everyone, I am new to the group. I had my surg. August, > 2005 and > > lost a little over 100 lbs. I am doing well but I have a problem > with > > my hair thinning out to nothing. I have tried several things to > help > > stop this or slow it down a bit. Does anyone have anything that > they > > have tried and works or have heard works? > > > > Thanks for any suggestions > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 Hi Norma and welcome to the group. I had CMF but did not loose all of my hair. It just thinned quite a bit. If I ever need chemo again I will shave my head as it did not come back as nice as it was. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Hair Loss Hi everyone! I've been " lurking " around here for a couple of months and have learned so much!! I'm very uninformed on all this but this newsletter has helped me to ask the right questions (I hope) of my onc. I have a " trivial " (sp?) question tho that only people who have gone through it can answer. I always thought that when you lose your hair due to cancer, that it " all " came out, root & all. However, my hair just broke off within about 1/8 of an inch from my scalp. So, after cutting off the longer pieces left, with scissors, I have " fuzz " left. My questions are, is this breaking off normal and will it grow back from this state or do I need to completely shave it off before it will really start growing back? I left the " fuzz " 'cause I thought I might get a " head start " on my hair growing back!!! LOL I'm now on my weekly Herceptin treatments. I know this is not as important as our health but have not seen any postings concerning this and would appreciate any information anyone can give me on this. I don't want to be still waiting for hair 3-4 months down the road and nothing is happening. Thanks so much and everyone hang in there!!! Norma ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.1/527 - Release Date: 11/9/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 Hey Norma. I can't really remember if I had any fuzz or not. But now that you bring it up I think my hair did break off or it felt like is was breaking off, but I didn't have any strands it broke off at the root almost. I am trying to recall but its been so long ago. I do remember when it finally started to come out though. It just freaked me out when I ran my fingers through my hair and a whole handful of it was in my hand. I remember how weird it felt too. I lost every stitch of hair everywhere. and I do mean everywhere. There was no waxing going on for me I loved that part. no shaving, no plucking. It was kinda nice. It does all grow back as far as I know. It was 1990 when I had chemo my and newborn daughter was about 6 to 8 months and when my hair started to grow in it was like we were in a race to grow hair. She was a very bald baby. We both have very long thick curly hair now. Good luck and hang in there it does get better with time. Hey, Get a couple of really cute wigs to ware. I had two and I would change them and sometimes just go without. It really depended on my mood and the weather. If its cold the wigs can help keep the warmth. Hang in there. theresa t. aprilinburk wrote: Hi everyone! I've been " lurking " around here for a couple of months and have learned so much!! I'm very uninformed on all this but this newsletter has helped me to ask the right questions (I hope) of my onc. I have a " trivial " (sp?) question tho that only people who have gone through it can answer. I always thought that when you lose your hair due to cancer, that it " all " came out, root & all. However, my hair just broke off within about 1/8 of an inch from my scalp. So, after cutting off the longer pieces left, with scissors, I have " fuzz " left. My questions are, is this breaking off normal and will it grow back from this state or do I need to completely shave it off before it will really start growing back? I left the " fuzz " 'cause I thought I might get a " head start " on my hair growing back!!! LOL I'm now on my weekly Herceptin treatments. I know this is not as important as our health but have not seen any postings concerning this and would appreciate any information anyone can give me on this. I don't want to be still waiting for hair 3-4 months down the road and nothing is happening. Thanks so much and everyone hang in there!!! Norma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 norma (that was my mom's name) - I didn't shave my head - just got a crew cut - it faded to just that fuzz, like you diescribe, during my a/c. Now, with taxotere/herceptin (just two more left) it's starting to come back (still ~1/8th of an inch)--but there's *more*...my son says it feels like velvet, and it's not so " baby-bird " -like.... oh, and no question is stupid, or trivial ...i can't wait till my eyebrows come back... marisa Hi everyone! I've been " lurking " around here for a couple of months > and have learned so much!! I'm very uninformed on all this but this > newsletter has helped me to ask the right questions (I hope) of my onc. > I have a " trivial " (sp?) question tho that only people who have gone > through it can answer. I always thought that when you lose your hair > due to cancer, that it " all " came out, root & all. However, my hair > just broke off within about 1/8 of an inch from my scalp. So, after > cutting off the longer pieces left, with scissors, I have " fuzz " left. > My questions are, is this breaking off normal and will it grow back > from this state or do I need to completely shave it off before it will > really start growing back? I left the " fuzz " 'cause I thought I might > get a " head start " on my hair growing back!!! LOL I'm now on my weekly > Herceptin treatments. I know this is not as important as our health > but have not seen any postings concerning this and would appreciate any > information anyone can give me on this. I don't want to be still > waiting for hair 3-4 months down the road and nothing is happening. > Thanks so much and everyone hang in there!!! Norma > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 I had my last chemo on 9/14 and I now have about a quarter of an inch. I came to work today for the first time without wearing a hat. I know everyone is different but it should not take long for your hair to start growing back after chemo. aprilinburk wrote: Hi everyone! I've been " lurking " around here for a couple of months and have learned so much!! I'm very uninformed on all this but this newsletter has helped me to ask the right questions (I hope) of my onc. I have a " trivial " (sp?) question tho that only people who have gone through it can answer. I always thought that when you lose your hair due to cancer, that it " all " came out, root & all. However, my hair just broke off within about 1/8 of an inch from my scalp. So, after cutting off the longer pieces left, with scissors, I have " fuzz " left. My questions are, is this breaking off normal and will it grow back from this state or do I need to completely shave it off before it will really start growing back? I left the " fuzz " 'cause I thought I might get a " head start " on my hair growing back!!! LOL I'm now on my weekly Herceptin treatments. I know this is not as important as our health but have not seen any postings concerning this and would appreciate any information anyone can give me on this. I don't want to be still waiting for hair 3-4 months down the road and nothing is happening. Thanks so much and everyone hang in there!!! Norma --------------------------------- Check out the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 , I also had the Cytoxan & Adriamycin. Hair started coming out by the handfuls two weeks after first treatment. I could only tolerate two of the four treatments. I have circulation problems in my legs and the chemo really compounded that, hurting so badly. I had been scheduled for Taxol after the first 4 A/C but did not get it. Also, did not take radiation as they suggested. I had a mastectomy on my left breast with only 1 node out of 10 affected and the Onc. Dr said that I DID NOT have any cancer left. I didn't feel radiation was needed, as there was no particular tumor to " zero in on " . They were going to do the radiation because they said if tumor was over " 5 " in size, that's what they do. Mine measured 5.1 !!! Therefore, since I'm not taking any more chemo, he suggested Herceptin weekly for a year and so far, after 4 treatments, no side effects. He's going to add Femara pills in a couple of weeks, I believe By the way, I'm a young 67 year old who is in good health otherwise. So the " fuzz " I have on my head is gray (white) so it really doesn't show up - I look really, really bald!!! I've been thinking about putting a rinse on it so it will show some color!!! LOL I have a beautiful wig that the Am. Cancer Soc gave me and I had it cut & styled and I also have several head covers. Usually, just around the house, I run around without any cover. Husband doesn't mind, thank goodness. He says he loves me, not my hair!!! He's been a " gem " , helping me and cooking for me when I felt so bad. I know I'm lucky there. ANYWAY, I can't wait until I get my hair back. I've always worn it very short, so I'm not asking for much........! Sorry this is so long, but felt talkative tonight. Ya'll take care of yourselves (By the way, I'm in North Texas) Norma All out-going e-mail has been checked by AVG anti-virus. Norma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 Hi Norma, I think you're suppose to wait 6 months after the end of chemo to color your hair - what there is of it :-) I couldn't wait since my hair was coming in with lots of greys! I think I started out with an organic rinse that didn't have amonia or any harsh chemicals. I'm glad you're doing well on the Herceptin. Definitely easier than AC. take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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