throid

[bettyloulou]

I am currently taking synthroid 88mcg.Went to my endro dr.today with complaint of hair loss ,no new growth.Other symptoms along w/headache,change in menstral periods,flushing,etc....I had called in july and requested a recheck on my thyroid levels-test came back w/same results as in march,no adjustment was made in july.Finially got in to see her today and she decided to lower my med.to 75mcg.How long will it take for the hair loss to stop and regrowth start?I do not understand why son=me adjustment was not made 8 weeks ago,hair is noticable thin,damage will not be permanet will it? Any suggestions how to permont hair regrowth sooner?All iron levels were good.Is it a fact a true hormone panel cannot be done because I take a very low dose birth control pill?All that has bee tested is testosterone very low.012 and dhea sulfate 30.Should I take some hormone replacment for these two once my hair situation in straighten out?I am 46 and feel like my emotions,sincee of well being are on a roller coaster.PLEASE give me advice.

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

Keeping the level of TSH within the target range (usually 0.5-2.5) is important to address thyroid dysfunction as one of the (many) contributors to hair loss.  Stress (according to the dermatologists) is the most common cause of hair loss.

[TinaJene]

Remember hair growth does take a while to grow back.  Make sure your'e taking vitamins and using a good shampoo.  I went through the same thing and have thin hair to begin with.  I had my endo adjust the synthroid from 88mcg to 100mcg even though my levels were normal.  I begged.  I was still symtomatic, esp the hair loss balls in the shower.  They have lessened and my hair is looking better.  Also with the help of topical Rogaine.  Don't really know if that helped or it is just regrowing back. Good luck