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Posted 12/6/2019 4:06 PM (GMT 0)
Ok so I posted that my hair has been falling out for 8or 9 months so far... I’ve been doing some thinking of why this is happening. I’ve been sick 3 years and I have not once lost hair til now. So something obviously triggered it... what that being said...
August of 2018 I have my 4 amalgams removed by a biological dentist.... 6 months later, my hair starts falling out...
what do you think about this??? You think there is a connection??? I’m waiting to get my hair sample analysis back at the end of the month to see.. you think I’m on the right track??
Posted 12/6/2019 4:51 PM (GMT 0)
Hair-loss can be symptom of vitamin or mineral deficiency, which often becomes progressively worse over time with Lyme disease. Another possible culprit is telogen effluvium, which can be triggered by cumulative and intense stress on the body.

I’ve had periods during my fight with Lyme where I was shedding badly, and they all resolved over time. Make sure you are supplementing sufficiently.
Posted 12/6/2019 4:51 PM (GMT 0)
Interesting.

Are you planning on chelating?

I am in the OSR FB chelation group and honestly don't hear much talk of losing hair, but with mercury anything is possible.
Posted 12/6/2019 5:08 PM (GMT 0)
thanx for the replies. I dont plan on chelating just yet.. im waiting for my hair analysis results to come in.

201000cb- when your shedding resolved? did your hair all grow back? ive lost over 50% of my hair
Posted 12/6/2019 5:49 PM (GMT 0)
Are you taking any vitamins or minerals? Thyroid OK?
Posted 12/6/2019 6:35 PM (GMT 0)
Not really. What vitamins and minerals do u suggest I take?
My thyroid always comes back in rebate so no one cares about it
Posted 12/6/2019 7:03 PM (GMT 0)
I’m sure there’s a lot more, but biotin to start. Also vit d.

Are you taking anything with Selenium? Selenium toxicity can cause hair loss.

Does your mom have hair loss? If so, then that would indicate genetic reason.

Are you eating a good diet? Apparently hair is mostly made up of protein. So make sure your getting enough.

Do you have a doc that can check vitamin levels? Maybe a full panel if there’s such a thing. Have you posted thyroid levels here?
Posted 12/7/2019 5:01 PM (GMT 0)
There are "hair and nail" vitamins usually consistinmg mostly of Biotin.

First step to hair loss is posting thyroid levels here if you dont understand them or the Dr just brushed over them (meaning the Dr doesnt understand thyroid either).
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High cortisol from stress will make hair fall out too (been there and improving again).
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DMSO grows hair. I proved this by mistake.

I was using a lot of DMSO on my left leg which never recovered correctly from multiple injuries. Leg hair on men normally wears thinner/shorter from socks and long pants in certain areas where the clothing rubs ect. Well........... my left leg hair grew more vs my right leg it was awkwardly noticeable yes, not like Bigfoot, but very noticable, especially with summer shorts outside early fall. So I googled this, and it happens in DMSO users. Was documented / tested on lab rats too.
Posted 12/8/2019 8:24 PM (GMT 0)
Astroman….

is dsmo safe to put on the head? im willing to try anything at this point!!

so my corticol isn't high... my testosterone and dhea are low... ive been taking dhea for like 3 weeks now.. still no change...

I have to dig up my thyroid results... im so frustrated with this.. im getting balder by the day
Posted 12/8/2019 8:37 PM (GMT 0)
I've had several periods of hair loss. Early on I thought it was thyroid, but with treatment different thyroid tests show normal. There are a number of people on this forum who can relate to the hair problem.

I have noticed an improvement with hair loss when I feel better with treatment. While I don't feel great right now, I do feel somewhat better than previously, and my hair has gotten thicker. I've read EBV, which I have been treating, can cause hair loss. Since taking monolaurin, it has gotten much better. Is it related? That's what I am not sure about.

Just different things I have experienced and letting you know the hair can grow back if you find cause, which you are searching for.
Posted 12/8/2019 9:09 PM (GMT 0)

physedgirl09 said...
Astroman….

is dsmo safe to put on the head? im willing to try anything at this point!!

so my corticol isn't high... my testosterone and dhea are low... ive been taking dhea for like 3 weeks now.. still no change...

I have to dig up my thyroid results... im so frustrated with this.. im getting balder by the day

Well, some women look good sporting caps like men do, its sporty and can be used temporary in your case.

DMSO is not as bad as it sounds. I googled it, its controversial on mens hair loss forums, the guys there had no scientific evidence or even barely knew what it was ..............but I stumbled accross some lady that sells it mixed with rosemary in a spray bottle for women. Its stated to have a clean head b4 using, no gels, hairspray ect.

goggle: DMSO rosemary women hair growth
Posted 12/9/2019 5:47 AM (GMT 0)
here is what I found:

https://www.facebook.com/yummymummyemporiumapothecary/posts/the-dmso-hair-regrow-spray-is-here-infused-with-horsetail-and-rosemary-extracts-/1757500034330200/
Posted 12/9/2019 8:03 AM (GMT 0)
Must be clean - because dmso will carry everything into the bloodstream.
(Your head, the applicator etc must be clean)
Posted 12/9/2019 10:51 AM (GMT 0)
ohh wow thank you.. I already spray my scalp daily with essential oil mixture that I make... nothing seems to be working... I do see thin hairs growing that are gray... I dunno anymore... its depressing that is for sure. I wish I could sport the caps but unfortunately im a teacher and there are no hats allowed... so im forced to go rockin my bald spots that are so embarrassing. I just pray that there is an end to this and that I don't go completely bald!! man let me tell you, ive had near death symptoms where I thought I was dying... but this is by far the worst symptom and I cant handle it...sad Todays my birthday and I cant even be happy about it... totally sucks
Posted 12/9/2019 12:52 PM (GMT 0)
Do post your thyroid results. Would be good to see those and get opinions.

Happy bday. I’m sure you’ll figure this out.
Posted 12/9/2019 1:43 PM (GMT 0)
so last thyroid results are :

tsh-1.960
(T3 4) Thyroxine-5.0
Triiodothyronine (t3)-80

Thats all i have for the last one...from september.
Posted 12/9/2019 3:04 PM (GMT 0)
this > tsh-1.960 ...................this is good

is a result of these two combined:

(T3 4) Thyroxine-5.0 ............ error here, is that FT4 or just T4 ?
Triiodothyronine (t3)-80

both of the last two need ranges which is on the test report theanges very per machine that tested them, TSH has a universal range
Posted 12/9/2019 4:54 PM (GMT 0)
oh sorry i made that error

Thyroxine (T4): 5.0 Range is 4.5 to 12

Triiodothyronine (T3): 80 Range is 71-180
Posted 12/9/2019 5:20 PM (GMT 0)
Those numbers are LOW - wait for astroman - but I’m pretty sure he’s going to say you need meds.
Posted 12/9/2019 5:35 PM (GMT 0)
yes ive realized that too but how do i convince a doctor that they are low??? no one listens!
Posted 12/9/2019 5:50 PM (GMT 0)
Are you on thyroid med?

Low 3 and 4 hormone accompanied with OK looking TSH is usually a result of using not enough supplimental Rx thyroid hormone.

The ranges look odd, because they are not the Frees. Yes they are low, but a regular Dr mightl say TSH is the rule, but we know thats not the case.

Free T3 and Free t4 are the modern thyroid hormone tests which measure what is available or "free" in your blood for cells to consume. Ask for these. or....online with a local blood draw center they are about $80 US for both- if your ins is not so great.

Low T3 or FT3 makes you feel terrible. If your T4 is low, you live off the T3. 3 comes from the 4. The 4 is storage to make the 3.
Posted 12/9/2019 5:55 PM (GMT 0)
Astro - is it important for her to test for the “frees”? (Ft3 and Ft4)
Posted 12/9/2019 6:49 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for the reply. No I am on no thyroid meds. I never have been.

So I can order thyroid tests on my own without a dr? How do I do that exactly?
I don’t see my dr til February. Ugh
Posted 12/9/2019 6:50 PM (GMT 0)
Also I had a hair analysis test done and the results will be here end of December. Will that show a thyroid issue at all?
Posted 12/9/2019 7:18 PM (GMT 0)
The bottom of this page gives you several sites you can use to order your own labs. Or, call your doc and request thyroid panel(be sure to specify you want ft3 & ft4). They can email you a blood draw request or submit it electronically to labcorp or quest.

If your doc is flexible I’d go that route since insurance will pay for it. If you do it yourself you’ll pay out of pocket but then have control over what is ordered and getting the results quickly. Basic thyroid through directlabs is $85.

https:// https://stopthethyroidmadness.com/recommended-labwork/
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