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Hair Loss and Migraines
I am a 39 yr old female. I have had 2 recent surgeries, one on Aug. 20 and the second on Oct. 6, both this year. After my 2nd surgery, my migraines have gotten a lot worse (I was able to get rid of them by taking liquid ginger and a cup of coffee) now, after several rounds of liquid ginger and several cups of coffee, I can get my migraine to lessen to a throbbing headache. Also, after the 2nd surgery I have noticed a lot of hair loss. Handfuls of hair everytime I brush my hair. I have very long hair and would hate to loose it. Not only do I have hair loss, my hair (not surprisingly) is thining out. Could this be from my 2 surgeries so close together? Or, something else? Do I need to go to my Doctor's for testing? Thank You for you time. Queen Rene
Are you under some sort of stress or maybe depression? Stress can casue hairloss, depression can worsen migraines. Taking antidepressants can also casue hairloss. The surgery is most probably the cause of hairloss. Since you are a female and you have gone through two surgeries recently, iron deficiency is most likely to occur which can also cause hair loss. Some medicines can cause hair loss. What medicines are you using recently? What triggers your migraines? Some triggers are avoidable, some are not. Identify the triggers. What kind of medication are you using to treat migraines? Pain medications are not the first choice for treating Migraine attacks. Pain medications cannot stop the Migraine attack, only mask the pain for a few hours. There are abortive medications that work in the brain to stop the Migrainous activity, thus stopping the headache and other symptoms of the Migraine attack. The most frequently used abortives are the triptan medications. Triptan medications aren't suitable if you have had a heart attack or stroke, have high blood pressure, or are taking certain medicines. What kind of surgeries have you had? You didn't mention it and yeah you do need to get yourself tested by a doctor? Wish you get well soon.
Hello I am a RN, have had 31 surgeries in my lifetime, and #32 is scheduled for Dec 6th. Hair loss and thinning of hair are not uncommon following surgery. I even know of one person who had excellent teeth and following back surgery their teeth became weak and would break off at the gum line when they were eating.
The hair loss and migraines could both be from the surgeries-surgery does have a tendency to take a toll on your body, causing loss of vitamins, minerals, and electrolyte changes, the stress from your illness and surgery can cause a large amount of hair loss which generally occurs 3-4 months after the surgery. This would fall in just about the right time frame from your first surgery, then you were hit with #2.
The migraines you were experiencing prior to the surgeries may be related to a issue in your neck or cervical spine and have been exacerbated by the hyperflexion of your neck (even possibly pinching a nerve in your neck) during surgery to intubate you for anesthesia administration. Have you had a x-ray, cat scan or MRI of your cervical spine? Do you see a chiropractor?
The good thing is that the hair loss is usually temporary and should subside shortly. Not to say you might not see it again 3-4 months after your second one unfortunately.
It could also be a thyroid issue going on which can cause both, as well. But I would most likely contribute it to the surgeries. If it doesn't subside by all means have your thyroid levels check, so you can get treatment if needed.
As far as your liquid ginger/coffee migraine treatment is concerned, is that coffee DECAF? Caffeine-in coffee, tea, and chocolate etc. can be beneficial to treating migraines, but can also be a contributor to causing them as well. I Hope This Helps Good Luck Hun and God Bless Keep us Posted.
The hair loss and migraines could both be from the surgeries-surgery does have a tendency to take a toll on your body, causing loss of vitamins, minerals, and electrolyte changes, the stress from your illness and surgery can cause a large amount of hair loss which generally occurs 3-4 months after the surgery. This would fall in just about the right time frame from your first surgery, then you were hit with #2.
The migraines you were experiencing prior to the surgeries may be related to a issue in your neck or cervical spine and have been exacerbated by the hyperflexion of your neck (even possibly pinching a nerve in your neck) during surgery to intubate you for anesthesia administration. Have you had a x-ray, cat scan or MRI of your cervical spine? Do you see a chiropractor?
The good thing is that the hair loss is usually temporary and should subside shortly. Not to say you might not see it again 3-4 months after your second one unfortunately.
It could also be a thyroid issue going on which can cause both, as well. But I would most likely contribute it to the surgeries. If it doesn't subside by all means have your thyroid levels check, so you can get treatment if needed.
As far as your liquid ginger/coffee migraine treatment is concerned, is that coffee DECAF? Caffeine-in coffee, tea, and chocolate etc. can be beneficial to treating migraines, but can also be a contributor to causing them as well. I Hope This Helps Good Luck Hun and God Bless Keep us Posted.
It is most likely a result of the 2 surgeries so close together. The anaesthetic can weaken the hair follicles and cause the hair loss.This is your body's response to this. If you are worried, go to the doctor. In the meantime, I would be using a good hair conditioner, a"rake" or wide toothed comb and combing your hair gently to avoid pulling the hair and hence reducing the chance of hair loss.
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