Parrothead Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I have thyroid disease (Grave's) but I'm not symptomatic. I wouldn't know I had thyroid issues if I hadn't dealt with it for the past several years. Nothing in the hyper or hypo. All of a sudden my hair is coming out almost by the handful. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykdsmomy Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 When was the last time you had your T3/T4 levels checked? Maybe you need an adjustment in your meds? Also, I believe low iron can cause hair to fall out...I know it does for my dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 A couple of years. I'm not on meds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 stress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 No. Not really. We became vegetarian and I lost 10 pounds but pretty much holding steady for about 2.5 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 stress :iagree: That's when my hair falls out. Before I started babysitting, I had a big ol' bald spot on top of my head due to stress from dh's salary being cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 No. Not really. We became vegetarian and I lost 10 pounds but pretty much holding steady for about 2.5 weeks. http://www.veganhealth.org/articles/hairloss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 http://www.veganhealth.org/articles/hairloss Thanks for that. I don't think it applies but will work on diet some more. No, no real stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I have thyroid disease (Grave's) but I'm not symptomatic. I wouldn't know I had thyroid issues if I hadn't dealt with it for the past several years. Nothing in the hyper or hypo. All of a sudden my hair is coming out almost by the handful. Any ideas? Well, your thyroid levels might be shifting. Also, hereditary hair patterns can cause this, especially if it's all coming out from the top and crown of your head (like many men experience.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 In your situation I'd think thyroid levels. While rarer and not normally mentioned parathyroid disease will cause hair loss too. My sister had that as her cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I had this happen once. It made me sick to look at the drain after a shower. I was tested for thyroid, ferritin, and hormone levels. All that was normal, but I did have a B12 deficiency. About three months before I got sick with a GI problem. My diet was very limited, and I lost a lot of weight. I think that's what did it for me. Could it have been your weight loss? Was it slow or rapid, as mentioned in Jean's link? I hope it stops soon. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDebbie Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I apparently was losing hair too due to low thyroid levels. I didn't reaize it because I have very thick hair. Well, now that I'm on medication my hair is even thicker and I can tell (especially since it's the middle of summer). Of course, it could be the kids they're causing you to yank it out. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 I had this happen once. It made me sick to look at the drain after a shower. I was tested for thyroid, ferritin, and hormone levels. All that was normal, but I did have a B12 deficiency. About three months before I got sick with a GI problem. My diet was very limited, and I lost a lot of weight. I think that's what did it for me. Could it have been your weight loss? Was it slow or rapid, as mentioned in Jean's link? I hope it stops soon. :grouphug: I thought B12 too, but I eat eggs almost every day so that shouldn't be a problem. The weight loss was very slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 alopecia areata? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchel210 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 im sorry...I am having a lot of hair falling out too...but not handfuls. I just increased my synthroid but I am waiting to see the levels friday. I figured it would have lessened with the increased meds but mine is falling out more now. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Check your eyebrows and eyelashes then get back to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Are you using Wen products on your hair? They're sold on QVC and a lot of people rave about them, but my experience was that it caused hair loss. I read on the QVC forums that many other people have had the same problem, so that's why I thought I'd mention it. If you've changed hair care products in the last few months, the new products might be the culprit. (If not, and you are in otherwise good health, I would suspect that stress might be the issue.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 alopecia areata female pattern balding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 (edited) . Edited January 6, 2023 by Wildcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Beachy Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I was also going to ask about a change in diet. Mine will fall out whenever I restrict my fat intake. :) Beachy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 -stress -nutritional deficiencies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 We know someone who went on a medication that caused *all* of his hair (eyelashes, everything) to fall out and never grow back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 No. Not really. We became vegetarian and I lost 10 pounds but pretty much holding steady for about 2.5 weeks. Make sure you are getting some good fats. I was following McDougall and lost a lot of weight, but my hair started falling out. I am pretty sure it was due to the extreme low fat diet. Once I added some healthy fats back into my diet the hair loss stopped. I added nuts, seeds, avocado, flax seeds etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 We know someone who went on a medication that caused *all* of his hair (eyelashes, everything) to fall out and never grow back. :eek: :eek: :eek: That's horrible!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 :eek: :eek: :eek: That's horrible!!! He is a Navy Seal Admiral with teenaged daughters, so I think he is fostering the scary look these days. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 stress :iagree::iagree::iagree: I can definitely tell when I am at my max for stress absorption. Handfuls.Scary. Getting a trim helps, even if it's just half an inch or so. Also try switching shampoos. Pantene is a real culprit. Not sure which ingredient causes the fallout, but it always starts happening about a third of the way into a bottle. Do you have any other symptoms of low iron? Crunching/craving ice? Fatigue? Usually by the time my hair starts falling due to low iron, I'm already having other symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karis Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 (edited) stress (me) diet (me) thyroid issues low iron (me) post pregnancy (me) vitamin D deficiency (me) AND *I know you didn't specifically ask so...disregard at will. get yourself some Marlyn Formula 50 Stops loss in a couple of days and promotes growth. No "take for months and wait and see" (I'm a tad impatient - need results YESTERDAY) (but you take 6 a day. not necessarily all at once. This is not unpleasant- they are soft and smell like a hint of vanilla.) Other options: Ultra Nourish Hair GNC biotin MSM capsules iron supplements garlic healthy fats - flax, fish oil, ***COD LIVER Oil and WATER (this info. may be a help to someone) Edited July 31, 2012 by Karis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTwinsMom1 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 As I am learning due to gastric bypass not eating enough protein can cause your hair to fall out. How much protein are you eating a day? My doctor said a minimum of 60grams is the bare minimum with 75 or more for a women is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.