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By luv2shop16 | Apr 15, 2011

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hair loss/IBS

Does IBS cause hair loss? I've had IBS for about 1 year 1/2 and have been loosing a lot of hair for the past year. I lost about 30 pounds quickly due to sudden diet change. Is it due to my diet? weight loss? IBS? How can i find out what the exact problem is so I can fix it? i've had test done with a dermatoligist & they are all normal.

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TheBigpicture

Apr 15, 2011

To: luv2shop16

Have you taken any medication for IBS?

TheBigpicture

Apr 15, 2011

To: luv2shop16

im not sure if IBS itself can cause that but maybe look into the medication your on. stress is known to cause hair loss also.

luv2shop16

Apr 20, 2011

To: TheBigpicture

No, they only give me pain medicine. which i dont use because im able to control my IBS. Now i know what im not suppose to eat. i was very stressed at first but not no more.

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