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Losing my hair....

post #1 of 10
2/6/06 at 3:43pm
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Literally. I know it's normal after a pregnancy to lose your hair with the hormonal changes, but mine is getting beyond what I would call normal thinning ....

First of all, my hair is SO thin to begin with - but within the last 2 months I have lost so much hair my husband is actually concerned I may be going bald ... seriously... my hair is pretty long - so I can hide it sometimes, but really with it thinning it makes it look even worse... I could put my entire head of hair in a small barrette and it closes no problem ...

(Scott is on my case about vitamins - he thinks since I now have AF every two weeks, and he doesn't think I eat healthy enough - I am not getting enough nutrients; I know with my osteoperosis I should take my vitamins, I dont know why I dont... laziness maybe... ) I was going to wait and ask the OBGYN at my next appt in March ...

Anyone else going through this??

Even though I love long hair and want it long ... thinking of chopping it .. REAL short...
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post #2 of 10
2/6/06 at 3:49pm
I didn't notice you were loosing any.

I lost clumps after I had both kids. Even know... I loose quite a bit after I get out of the shower. However, my hair became REALLY THICK when I was prego. So, what I'm loosing really isn't making a difference.
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post #3 of 10
2/6/06 at 4:24pm
I shed like crazy, anyway. I did notice a lot more falling out after Jonathan was born, but not clumps. I'd definitely ask the doctor.
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post #4 of 10
2/6/06 at 4:39pm
Ask the doctor. I don't think vitamins are a bad idea either. I'd just keep up with the prenatals b/c they have everything in them. Are there any protein drinks you can have?
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post #5 of 10
2/6/06 at 5:09pm
I had the same problem after Nicole was born... But once I started using my vitamins again it really helped. I also switched shampoos to Garnier and more recently to Pantene full and thick.
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post #6 of 10
2/6/06 at 5:11pm
There are several conditions, such as thyroid disease, hormonal imbalances, etc which cause hair loss. I'd be inclined to think hormonal since you're having such frequent periods as well. Why don't you call and see if you can get in earlier than March?
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post #7 of 10
2/6/06 at 6:56pm
I was going to say the same as Dawn, when the twins were born I lost a LOT of hair and the br did blood tests for hormonal and thyroid issues. In my case they put it down to the hormonal swing back after twins (with twins you have a lot more pg hormones apparantly )

I would see if you could get in sooner, it is probably a quick fix thing but that won't do you any good if you have no hair left
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post #8 of 10
2/6/06 at 7:20pm
About 6 or 8 weeks my hair fell out like crazy.. Very normal I'm told.
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post #9 of 10
2/7/06 at 12:36am
I lost hair after I had my ds. I think it's normal but if you are worried talk to you md. Vitamins are never a bad idea.
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post #10 of 10
2/7/06 at 10:28am
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OK thanks guys! I guess I will check inw ith the dr, I was going to wait until my March appt, but I guess your right if I lose more by then it wouldnt matter anymore!
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