Hair, Scalp and Skin 'Itchies'

[Helyn]

Hi all.  I just wanted to say that if you are using Nioxin products and are not liking the high cost, and if you have a decent relationship with your hairdresser, ask that person if they would get you the larger sizes (usually litres) at THEIR prices.  The prices they pay at the restricted-to-only-licensed-persons shops are much lower.  If they sell it at the salon, this may be difficult for them to do - to get you lower prices.  If they don't sell it, I'd bet they'd do it for you.  My hairdresser certainly knows I am having a problem (tons less hair, but I told her it is menopause and meds I am taking) and she is very sympathetic and had no problem doing this for me.  I use their shampoo and cream conditioners in the fall and winter, and their shampoo and light spray in conditioner (called Glee) in the summer.  I hate their hairspray so I use the lightest touch of another non aerosol spray but not enough to get my scalp coated.  One other recommendation to help save money is that if you use the Aveeno cream in the large tube - you can purchase the same product in the "baby" version and it is less expensive.  Don't ask me why.  I didn't believe it either when someone gave me the tip. Anyway, with all the other costs we are incurring with tx, I am always glad when I can save some bucks, especially coming into colder weather when skin and scalp itchies are bound to start up/get worse for us again.  Best wishes.........Helyn

[giddyup]

I often wondered if that was how you chose your name but never asked.Thanks for the lyrics and of course all of the research and posting you do.

[willing]

good to know .. you sure know how to make people laugh. I was a guy before I startex tx and, to tell the truth, am kind of hoping that doesn't change along with everything else. I picked "willing" from the Little Feat song - reminded me of tx. (my name's Alastair, 49)


I been warped by the rain, driven by the snow
I'm drunk and dirty, don't ya know,
And I'm still

Willin'.

Out on the road late at night,
I seen my pretty Alice in every head light
Alice, Dallas Alice

I've been from Tucson to Tucumcari
Tehachapi to Tonapah
I've driven every kind of rig that's ever been made
Driven the back roads so I wouldn't get weighed
And if you give me weed, whites, and wine
And you show me a sign
I'll be willin'

To be movin'.

I've been kicked by the wind, robbed by the sleet
Had my head stoved in, but I'm still on my feet
And I'm still
Willin

Smuggled some smokes and folks from Mexico
Baked by the sun, every time I go to Mexico
And I'm still

I've been from Tucson to Tucumcari
Tehachapi to Tonapah
Driven every kind of rig that's ever been made
Driven the back roads so I wouldn't get weighed
And if you give me weed, whites, and wine
and you show me a sign
I'll be willin'

To be movin'

[Indiana]

Offend ME??  HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA    That just ain't possible! If anything, I am the one who is the most likely to offend some people around here. I talk a LOT....sometimes too much. Over the years I have made some off-handed remarks about almost everything and everyone you can imagine. All in the name of fun but sometimes SOME folks might not see the jokes. I have put down every ethnic group, every state, every country, both genders,all kinds of physical attributes, and even many animals. Nothing is sacred when it comes to what I might say. The only thing is that I am NEVER mean about anything and everyone has a right to their own opinion as long as they aren't mean or hurtful. If I see something I don't like....I ignore it usually.
So, don't ever worry about offending ME.
I'm still trying to figure out if you're a guy or a gal. That name is NO help. All I know is that you like the numbers and statistics. It really doesn't matter except that I have to avoid calling you HE or SHE....so as not to offend YOU, of course.

[willing]

ahh.. the care, concern and advice on this forum just makes you want to cry sometimes..don't know were we'd be without it...(good to see your posts Indiana, I was starting to worry I'd offended you with that pro-badger line).

[Indiana]

Psssttt....hey Steve.....commeere. I'm worried about you. The sides we get from these meds are many and varied. It wouldn't surprise me if one of em was that it MAY turn some folks gay. You're talking funny now....using loofa sponges and pretty smelly stuff to keep that skin soft. That's just NOT manly.

I think you need to soak yourself in motor oil now and go shave the neighbors cat and glue the fur onto your chest. Get a girly magazine and try not to look at them for how soft they look. You need intense therapy now to maintain your manhood. Even though we get too tired to use it much on tx, you will want it intact when you finish. Now get out there and "Cat- Call". Remember your roots man!

[harley dude]

ATTENTION: DO TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES THIS POST IS NOW CLOSED!

[Helyn]

Those who know me would be quite surprised that I'm not responding with how I really feel about your comments, but I feel sorry for you, and how troubled you must be.  Best wishes.  Helyn

[Galen]

Please do not assume that because I object to you counseling everyone here to ask for freebies from their hairdressers that I am having "difficulties".  That is insulting to me.
While it is nice for you that your hairdresser does not mind helping you out, I sincerely doubt she would appreciate you telling all your friends to do the same.
Not that it is any of your business, but I have a huge family I do for free and get product at my cost.  I also have friends I give discounts to and help out when they are in need.  I also volunteer my services to fundraisers such, the Susan B Komen, the spousal abuse center, and donate services and gift certificates to worthy causes throughout the year.  I also cut and style wigs for clients going through chemo.
Your hairdresser is a good friend?  Good for you. Please do not counsel others to ask me and other professionals to give stuff away.  If we choose to do so, that is our concern.

[Helyn]

Wow.  All I can say is that I just got off the phone with my hairdresser, after reading all this, and asked her whether she had any problem whatsoever with my request of her (something I also ask her each and every time I have asked her for Nioxin) and she said - absolutely not.  She said that helping friends with appropriate requests would never put her our of business and furthermore, she would never allow it to adversley affect her business.  She doesn't sell the stuff in her salon, she charges me the sales tax so that her salon doesn't incur any cost on my behalf and, she is happy to help me.  And I am grateful and give her salon all of my business in addition to the referral of a dozen more faithful clients, to someone I do respect as both a great hairdresser and a decent human being.  All your other stuff about respect, etc. is certainly your own issue.  

Since I was diagnosed well over a year ago(and on my second round of treatment with lots and lots of complications), I have turned to this forum (lurking) to get both big and small tips for how to cope with treatment.  I have learned a great deal here that has made a significant difference in my interactions with my doctor and my choices, let alone the many great solutions to the awful every day things we go through on treatment.  Where else would a person be able to go to get this great concentrated resource - but to we who are doing the stuff.  To me, doing favors and helping people is part of being a human being, and I don't waste my time sitting around thinking about how many good things I have done for my friends and co-workers.  And I don't believe that what goes around, comes around.  It just wouldn't be a good life for me if I looked at things the way you do.  Certainly if people are asking too much of you or others who have responded here, it is necessary to have limits.  I am sorry you are having so many difficulties that would prompt you to write such a response.  Best wishes...........Helyn

[harley dude]

Well I guess everyone is different, I do welding and cutting jobs on the side for buisiness and alot of favors, If I know someone or sometimes I don't even have to know someone I will not even charge them, I was brought up with the belief if you give you shall recieve, and right now in my life I need to recieve. I also cut trees on the side and sometimes I charge a little and alot of times I won't charge, I feel blessed with what I have in my life and I am just a firm believer in doing things for others, sorry If I offended you'll, like I said everyone is different --I hope you'll have a side free weekend. --  HD

[pearse]

I agree with you on this, i do central air, plumbing, and elec. I get asked to do "favors" all the time. At first i used to help,after awhile you have to charge for your time, then all of a sudden your an ass****. No more jobs for free, only family.
scoutdull, why don't you shut the f*** up!and get a life. people like you make me sick!

[DH Bill]

Hey! I do heating and air for a living. I'm also a licensed electrician but an idiot when it comes to plumbing. I too got tired of favors asked of me. I now only do it for family. Are you on tx.

[terriri]

Scoutdill, I really don

[casdan]

GO GALEN! My sentiments exactly. One of the many reasons why I no longer am in the business. Family and "friends" being the worst offenders. I am finally somewhat out of the twilight zone and am beginning to feel better after not responding to the tx. I believe I was another person for the last 3 months and would rather wait for better treatments than to go through that again. I have nothing but admiration and respect for you for the long haul that you have been on and the many supportive moments you have shared with me to try to keep me goin. I would have stayed on because of you if the **** would have worked. Anyway don't let any  yahoo on this board ruin your very wonderful giving and caring ways. If you need ANYTHING right now I can be there in 20 minutes.   1 week after stopping is a good thing to look toward.    xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

[terriri]

Hi all, I know what you mean about the overhead costs. It

[pearse]

Hey, another hvac man. I used to love helping folks, after awhile people just take you for granted. Yes, i am on tx. I have one more week!!!!! A total of 52. I applyed for fmla at work and took the days as i needed them, some days i was to tired to do the work. I also work with some really nice people, they took care of me. Hope tx is not to hard on you!
I'm 1a, cleared at 24 weeks

[DH Bill]

I'm 1b on shot #7 pegasys. I'm doin pretty good except very tired. I started out fuzzin duct and worked my way up to commercial estimator (some days I would prefer fuzzin).
Did they test you at wk 12 and cleared or just at wk 24?
Very happy to hear you cleared and are almost done.
What part of the country do you live in? I'm in Spokane WA.
The economy has not been good to us here.

[harley dude]

Louisiana, I think that's how you spell it. Have a good week-- HD

[harley dude]

It depends on your Doc when he will test to see if your cleared. My Doc tests at 24 weeks, if I'm cleared I continue on with my tx for another 24 weeks, If I'm not cleared at 24 weeks- he stops tx immediately. Some Doc's test as early as 24 hours, than at 1 month, than 4 months ect. My Doc says that's a waste of time and money. I guess all Doc's have their way of doing things.-- Good Luck-- HD

[Galen]

There is a really interesting and informative video at Medscape you might like to see.  You need to join the site to view it, but it is a great site originally restricted to physicians.  The address is
http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/2234

Sorry, but each time someone explains how to make a clickable link, severe brain fog sets in.

[DH Bill]

Thanks man! I'm scheduled for CBC, TSH, liver panel, HCV RNA Quant BD NA at 12 weeks 10/28/03????????????????????
The same for 24 weeks and 48. This must mean they are testing for it. I'm very fortunate to have a good hepatologist that I trust so I don't always ask a lot but he is always very patient and takes the time when I do.
Hey! Did you just post you live in La or LA Ca?

[CARUU]

I wouldn't dream of asking my hairdresser for discounted products or services.  Her profession is a valid and important one.  I believe she should be paid fairly for her work (as all people should be).  I've never used Nioxin, but I looked it up on the net and there are LOTS of places that sell it like Cost Cutters and other outlets.  Galen, you've been here supporting and sharing knowledge since my first day on this site and I appreciate you a lot.  I'm happy for you being so close to the end of tx.  I'm starting in about 3 weeks and hope I can offer even a fraction of what Galen has for me and the others here. caruu

[harley dude]

I found and joined the site you recommended, as for as the video, you better direct me to it. There is a million things on that site, I got dizzy (or lets say dizzier) looking for that whatever video, Thanks for the site, it is very informative, You know I can't wait for the day when I can just STOP looking for things about hcv, I'm so sick of it. Let me know more info about the video-- Thank's -- HD

[harley dude]

I got off the computer, rested my eyes and nerves for awhile and went back and found it, really good stuff- (as for as hcv stuff goes), I tell you what, the longer your on this tx stuff the easier it gets as for as doing other things to take your mind off of it. I remember at first all I did was think of hcv **** 24/7, now I'm finally going back to the stuff I use to enjoy, I guess I'm getting over the initial shock of it all, It was so overwhelming in the beginning, it was like a bad nightmare, Well it's almost 11 pm here, I'm going take my ambien and go knock out- thank's again for the site-- HD