Severe scalp pain

[Tyke1980]

I am begging for help.  I am a 30 year old female who has been having severe scalp pain for the past 9 months.  It feels like someone is pulling out my hair or acid was poured on it.  A few days ago, I went to get my hair cut to lessen the weight on my head and the barber caught her comb in a snarl and pulled a section of my hair very hard.  It feels like I was cut with a razor right where she pulled.  I can feel EXACTLY where she pulled out the few hairs.  It is severe and I don't know what is wrong.  This was 5 days ago and it hurts very bad.

I have seen several doctors for the scalp pain and they are still not sure what caused this or how to treat it.  The pain is enough to make me physically ill and not want to eat.  It brings me to tears every day.  Could she have damaged the nerves or follicles?  She said she didn't pull out any hair, but I think she did.  I have never felt this much pain before.  Please help me!  I am terrified and in SO much pain.

[sdparquet]

I have had the same pain you and many others are describing. Like I said below, Lysine and Zinc cures me every single time CURES ME EVERY TIME within a few days to a week. Then I stop taking the L and Z. With my most recent severe episode I couldn't even lay my head down on the pillow or even dare to touch my head my scalp was so painful. Taking 500 MG of Lysine 12 hrs apart and one Zinc a day has 95% eliminated the pain. I have to try to make it hurt to even find it now. By tomorrow, it'll all be gone. Lysine and Zinc are really cheap supplements. I get the Lysine and Zinc online at Puritans.com. Lysine: Item #012806 (2 bottles of 100 caps for $6.99), Zinc: Item #028194 (3 bottles of 60 tablets for $2.99). Right now I think they have free shipping on any order. Good luck. If this works for anyone else, please post your experience.

[Invida]

Hi. :) I sometimes have the pulling hair pain, but it's not only that. Have you found anything to help you? I hope you're doing better.

[Tyke1980]

No I have not.   I heard that too much Zinc can cause hair loss and I already have lost a lot of hair and it seems to be linked to the pain.   Kind of scared to try it I guess!   Haven't tried the Lysine either.   I am on disability and have a limited budget so I am afraid to try things that cost more money than I have!

[sdparquet]

Tyke1980, I'm curious if you've ever tried Lysine or Zinc?

[Tyke1980]

Thanks for your thoughts.   I have not figured it out yet but I have learned to live with it.   I found that the only help is knowing what hurts it more and how to lessen or prevent the pain.   It's not as bad as it used to be but when it hurts, it comes on suddenly.   It's awful but I have a lot of other issues with my health that are taking priority right now.   I wish you the best of luck and thanks!

[sdparquet]

Thanks, Yes I actually have tried a low amine diet (http://www.millhousemedical.co.nz/files/docs/factsheet_7_amines_in_foods.pdf) and it sure does help. But if I've screwed up, the Lysine works great.

[irishmade]

thank you sdparquet, I tried lysine (and zinc) and it helped right away. I was recovering from flu and started getting severe scalp pain. Had no idea what it was - no painkillers worked. Tried Lysine and it was like waving a magic wand...so grateful from Ireland.

[irishmade]

thank you sdparquet, I tried lysine (and zinc) and it helped right away. I was recovering from flu and started getting severe scalp pain. Had no idea what it was - no painkillers worked. Tried Lysine and it was like waving a magic wand...so grateful .