I have been diagnosed as hypothyoid. I began on Synthroid in Aug. and have had a couple of adjustments in dosage. (upward) About the middle of March I started losing my hair.(SIgnificantly!) I can fill a small snack sized sandwich bag each time I do my hair. I have always had supe-thick hair so it is just now noticable to everyone else. I have gone from washing it daily to every 3 days- which is really bad for me since I am kind of a neat/clean freak. :) Anyway, at first the doc said it was stress, but I think it has been too long for that to be it!! I know thyroid acan cause it and so can the meds. But, how long does it last, and will it ever grow back normally??? I am also looking for a good endocrinologist to help me with this, as I have been going to my family doctor! Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
i am also hypo and never lost my hair, my hair is actually super thick and very healthy. Now when i was dealing with stress i was losing my hair very bad, the middle of my head was going bald. Once I got over the stress it grew back
P.,
I just read that Kourkrin is good for hair. I always buy the FIRST magazine & it has great advice. Look it up on the net. I just purchased my 1st bottle & am anxiously waiting to receive it.
Hope it works for you.
A.
Dr. Adelaide Hebert
This Dr was on Great day Houston today talking about alopecia (hair loss). When you pull this article up it her pic is on the right. You might be able to get an appt with her. She is a professor at UT med school here in Houston
http://www.healthleader.uthouston.edu/archive/Womens_Heal...
Hope this helps out. If you can't use the link there, just goggle "alopecia, Dr Hebert" and she should show up.
C.
I too have been losing my hair and used to have a head full of it. I was also put on Synthroid and but never took it like I was supposed too.. Kinda glad I didn't now that I have read your posting. I have also been told all the things you have and to no avail haven't had any results in finding someone to help me. my hair stylist recommended Nioxon hair products that you can only get at the salon... they are kinda pricey but I am hoping for good results... if you get any answers please share as I will share also...Good Luck
I also have hypothyroidism and i lose a lot of hair too.i am also on synthroid.i would talk to your doctor but it is my understanding hair loss is just part of it.i wash my hair everyday anyway.sorry i cannot give you better news!! Best of luck!
Look at some books by Dr. Elizabeth Vliet. She talks about how alot of doctors dismiss women's symptoms and saying it's stress. But after Dr. Vliet examines her patients she finds a biological reason for symptoms. I have gone to her for 2 years for pre-menopausal/menopausal symptoms. Her website is: www.herplace.com I'm not saying you have to go to her, but her books may give you some reassurance and information. She is super-savvy on women's issues.
Best wishes.
