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Why did I have no hypothyroidism symptoms before this medication, now I have all of them and my hair is falling out bad enough to break the belt on an Oreck vac, comes out in palm fulls in the shower. I have been on this since Jan. 10 and on the amunt since August of 2011.
I was a bit sleepy, but I take enough meds because of my back to cause that.
Since I was put on 0.050 levithyroxine in August of 2011, I have lost 1/3 the thickness of my hair which has changed its texture and really doesn't grow.
I take a shower and pull out a palm full, I am sensitive to cold, allergic to sulfa drugs( never before) have weird hard things coming out on my face,rashes, everything that goes with hypothyroidism that should be fixed by the meds, no, I have it full force. Makes no sense to me.MY HAIR IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM!
I was a bit sleepy, but I take enough meds because of my back to cause that.
Since I was put on 0.050 levithyroxine in August of 2011, I have lost 1/3 the thickness of my hair which has changed its texture and really doesn't grow.
I take a shower and pull out a palm full, I am sensitive to cold, allergic to sulfa drugs( never before) have weird hard things coming out on my face,rashes, everything that goes with hypothyroidism that should be fixed by the meds, no, I have it full force. Makes no sense to me.MY HAIR IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM!
Were those labs "perfect" to you, or to your doctor? If they were perfect, why were you put on thyroid meds? I'd really like to see what those perfect labs look like.
Thank you so much,
Actual labs are perfect, I am on 0.050mcg though. Have seen dermatologist at Hopkins, not Alopecia, just major shedding.
Actually seems to be slowing, after over 1.5 years, but only been on 0.050, for 8 mos, still long time. But last two shampoos have been very EXCITING!
I am hopeful, that as the doctor said it will stop, not I am hoping, the thichness i had will return. I am lucky that I had very thick hair and to anyone who never met me, they would say what? But to me palmfuls of hair,every shower and , breaking my Orecks belt, an ORECK for Petes' sake! Was very trumatic as you all well know, Its OUR hair!
Thank you again so much and I just hope it stays as little as the last two showers. i just ordered new shampoo from HSN on sale, KERANIQUE™ 5-piece Deluxe Volumizing Hair Care System - AutoShip Item: 180-696.
I did not buy the thinning as the minoxidil is only 2%, and at Hopkins they advised me to use Mens foam 5% 2x a day , even though it says not for women.This was the dermatology doc. They stated the 2% is ineffective FYI. I did buy it, but don't really want to use it unless I have to and I am not there as yet. I also use WEN sweet almond mint,Redken All Soft shampoo and conditioner as well argon-6. On the less expensive side, Aveno Nourish and Strengthen. These all seem to make my hair softer, stronger and feel better than it has in months.
I Hope I have given some of you guys a little info you didn't have already.
Actual labs are perfect, I am on 0.050mcg though. Have seen dermatologist at Hopkins, not Alopecia, just major shedding.
Actually seems to be slowing, after over 1.5 years, but only been on 0.050, for 8 mos, still long time. But last two shampoos have been very EXCITING!
I am hopeful, that as the doctor said it will stop, not I am hoping, the thichness i had will return. I am lucky that I had very thick hair and to anyone who never met me, they would say what? But to me palmfuls of hair,every shower and , breaking my Orecks belt, an ORECK for Petes' sake! Was very trumatic as you all well know, Its OUR hair!
Thank you again so much and I just hope it stays as little as the last two showers. i just ordered new shampoo from HSN on sale, KERANIQUE™ 5-piece Deluxe Volumizing Hair Care System - AutoShip Item: 180-696.
I did not buy the thinning as the minoxidil is only 2%, and at Hopkins they advised me to use Mens foam 5% 2x a day , even though it says not for women.This was the dermatology doc. They stated the 2% is ineffective FYI. I did buy it, but don't really want to use it unless I have to and I am not there as yet. I also use WEN sweet almond mint,Redken All Soft shampoo and conditioner as well argon-6. On the less expensive side, Aveno Nourish and Strengthen. These all seem to make my hair softer, stronger and feel better than it has in months.
I Hope I have given some of you guys a little info you didn't have already.
In addition to above, you may want to see your doctor for a physical ... sorry this is happening. Alopecia comes to mind ..
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Agree with gimel; we really can't comment without seeing current thyroid test results, with reference ranges, which vary lab to lab so must come from your own report.
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