Something to watch out for...

CanyonBaby · March 16, 2015

I just got back from my 3 month follow-up for the sleeve surgery, and am glad to say all is well with that. BUT I was informed that, once again, my hypothyroidism is rearing it's ugly head! My number was down again, and it happened very quickly. Probably as a result of too strong meds. SO what does this have to do with any of you? Hypothyroidism has a nasty symptom: hair LOSS!!! And it has made itself known to me several times over the years. And can be confused with losing hair from weight loss. Or can add to it making things worse. So HEADS UP (pun intended!), people, get your thyroid checked periodically, make sure it's where it is supposed to be. A lot of us who are overweight also have undiagnosed hypothyroidism, and it can make you lose your hair. As well as cause you to gain weight. Loss of energy...the list goes on!

As for hair "fixes", my nurse suggested Shampoo that has Nioxin in it (recommended for chemo patients losing hair), as a stimulant for Hair growth. You can get it at beauty salons and she said Rite-Aid, but wasn't positive about Rite-Aid. She said it might take a few months to work. But again, no guarantees. Have a beautiful day!

Thinkingthinner1109 · March 16, 2015

The best place I have found to buy Nioxin is on Amazon. I use it whenever I wash my hair which after surgery is every other day. I also use the Nioxin scalp treatment.