Stressing about hair loss!!!!

[Elizellen]

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adreliluc -
WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! When I click the link, I get this!

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That post is in the Atkins for Women forum, Sadie, and yto see it you need to be a member of that forum.

I notice you have already got your gender mentioned in your signature which is one of the requisites of joining.

If you want to be subscribed to it you need go to your 'User CP' and click on the 'Group memberships' link then on 'join the group'

If that is too complicated you can also send Bren a pm and ask her to subscribe you.

[Sweet_Sadie]

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Thank you for telling me about the women's forum. I have requested to join.

[vina_nz]

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I had the same thing happen to me. It was after about 6 months of weight loss and my hair was coming out all over the place. I went to the doctors, got tests done and they were all fine. It was just part of my body adjusting after a drop in weight. Mine came back fine - it was probably a good six months or so until I noticed it filling out again properly.

I also have experienced it about 6 months ago following the birth of my son. Hair during pregnancy is so nice......but once the baby arrives your body does much the same thing as weight loss and drops all that hair.

Just make sure you are using a good quality shampoo.....and give your head a bit of a massage when washing your hair to encourange the new hair growth.

[inhisgrip]

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Hmmm...interesting thread here...Actually I went to get my haircut today and my hairstylist asked me if I had got my Thyroid checked lately. I was like "no, why?" And she said because my hair seemed to be thinning! She said not to worry but that I may want to ask my dr. next time I went in for a checkup. It was news to me 'cause I haven't noticed any thinning. I hope it doesn't start coming out in clumps like you guys have mentioned. But at least I know now that this may be "diet" related and it should fix itself. Thanks for the info guys.

~Liz

[kkat55]

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Adreliluc,

Any updates for September? Has it gotten better? Worse?

[kkat55]

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I thought you might find this Useful

Healthy Hair Minerals

• Calcium - Essential for healthy hair growth. Food sources: Dairy, tofu, fish, nuts, brewer's yeast, beans, lentils and sesame seeds. Daily dose: Up to 1,500 mg. Warnings: Too much calcium can inhibit the absorption of zinc and iron; An acid found in chocolate can inhibit calcium absorption.
• Chromium - Helps prevent hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, both of which can cause hair loss.. Food sources: Brewer's yeast, liver, beef and whole wheat bread. Daily dose: Up to 120 mg. Warnings: People who are allergic to yeast should not take chromium supplements.
• Copper - Helps prevent hair loss as well as defects in hair color and structure. Food sources: Shellfish, liver, green vegetables, whole grains, eggs, chicken and beans. Daily dose: Up to 3 mg. Warnings: High levels can lead to dry hair, hair loss and sever health problems.
• Iodine - Helps regulate thyroid hormones and prevents dry hair and hair loss. Food sources: Fish, seaweed, kelp, iodized salt, garlic. Daily dose: 150 mcg.
• Iron - Prevents anemia and hair loss. Food sources: Liver, eggs, fish, chicken, whole grains, green vegetables and dried fruits. Daily dose: 15 mg. Warnings: Too much can lead to malfunctions of the liver and spleen.
• Magnesium - Works with calcium to promote healthy hair growth. Food sources: Green vegetables, wheat germ, whole grains, nuts, soy beans, chickpeas and fish. Daily dose: 280 mg.
• Manganese - Prevents slow hair growth. Food sources: Whole grain cereals, eggs, avocados, nuts, seeds, beans, peas, fish, meat and chicken. Daily dose: 3-9 mg.
• Potassium - Regulates circulation and promotes healthy hair growth. Food sources: Avocados, bananas, lima beans, brown rice, dates, figs, dried fruit, garlic, nuts, potatoes, raisins, yams and yogurt. Daily dose: 3,500 mg.
• Selenium - Keeps skin and scalp supple and elastic. Food souces: Brewer's yeast, meat, fish, grains, tuna and broccoli. Daily dose: 55 mcg. Warnings: An excess of Selenium can be toxic, leading to the loss of hair, nails and teeth.
• Silica - Strengthens hair and prevents hair loss. Food sources: Seafood, rice, soybeans, green vegetables. Daily dose: 55 mcg. Warnings: An excess of Selenium can be toxic, leading to the loss of hair, nails and teeth.
• Sulfur (methyl-sulfonyl-methane or MSM) - Sulfur is a main component to hair's structure. Food sources: Onions, garlic, eggs, asparagus, meat, fish and dairy products. Daily dose: 1-3 g.
• Zinc - Zinc and Vitamin A work together; a deficiency in either can lead to dry hair and oily skin. Food sources: Spinach, sunflower seeds, mushrooms, whole grains, red meat and brewer's yeast. Daily dose: 12 mg. Warnings: Too much can interfere with iron absorption.

Thanks for posting this! It seems very useful. I'm sending it to my sister who does have hair loss.

[Mothercooter]

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Im SOOOO glad I found this post. I had a baby almost a yr ago and had HUGE amount of hair loss. Seriously coming out by the handfuls almost. But my dr said that the hair loss after having a baby that is hormone related should stop by 6 months postpartum. I noticed its falling out again very quickly. IN the shower I just run my fingers thought it and i have 30 or so hairs in my hand. Its scary!!!! I guess it seems worse than it is because i hvae really long hair andso it looks like more. I also had started to wonder if it was the diet. Thats for posting this. Glad to know it should eventually stop. Meanwhile, I need a hairnet! lol

[adreliluc]

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Hello... Yes I have an update! lol...
My hair loss has really slowed... I'd say my hair loss is just above normal. I can't tell you how relieved I am too!!!
I've moved onto OWL and I think that might have helped...? Not sure. I'm eating pretty much the same only I've added some fruit, LC yogart, and of course those evil nuts. I've also really been slacking on exercise so maybe my body was just in shock when I was losing so fast? I did lose most of my weight my first few months on Atkins.
I'm going to clean up my diet some (nix out the things I've mentioned above) and get back on track w/ exercise, so I'm curious to see if it'll start to fall out again. If it does at least I'll know not to panic like I did last time, because it did stop and it is growing back.
It does suck though because I have a LOT of little hairs that stick up all over the place, lol.

[Atkid]

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IN the shower I just run my fingers thought it and i have 30 or so hairs in my hand.

That sounds like me, except that this would be after I would get a huge handful while running the brush through before the shower, and another handful while drying my hair. I think mine may be slowing down a little also. And of course
like adreliluc I have those little short hairs sprouting out all over.

[kkat55]

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Hello... Yes I have an update! lol...
My hair loss has really slowed... I'd say my hair loss is just above normal. I can't tell you how relieved I am too!!!
I've moved onto OWL and I think that might have helped...? Not sure. I'm eating pretty much the same only I've added some fruit, LC yogart, and of course those evil nuts. I've also really been slacking on exercise so maybe my body was just in shock when I was losing so fast? I did lose most of my weight my first few months on Atkins.
I'm going to clean up my diet some (nix out the things I've mentioned above) and get back on track w/ exercise, so I'm curious to see if it'll start to fall out again. If it does at least I'll know not to panic like I did last time, because it did stop and it is growing back.
It does suck though because I have a LOT of little hairs that stick up all over the place, lol.

I'm glad it all turned out okay!!

[jcapulet]

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My hair loss never slowed, and my hair doesn't seem to grow back. Or, when it grows back it is very thin.

I'll reccomend a good product which my doctor recommended several years ago...a vitamin called Ultra Hair. I used it on a regular basis, and noticed my hair growing noticably faster after several months. I need to re-order it...haven't been taking them because I'm bad with vitamins sometimes...and keep forgetting to order it. I've tried other "hair" vitamins, and nothing beats this one. You have to give it a few months to notice the difference.

You can get it from some health food stores for around $20...Whole Foods/Fresh Fields in my neighborhood stopped selling it I get it from Amazon.com now.

[kacey1]

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Just an FYI. I take thyroid meds, and I noticed my hair really thinning. The meds didn't help at all! But I started taking Evening Primrose Oil. Now if I run out, within 2 weeks - hair is falling out again...

Worth a try anyway.

Kacey

[jcapulet]

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Just an FYI. I take thyroid meds, and I noticed my hair really thinning. The meds didn't help at all! But I started taking Evening Primrose Oil. Now if I run out, within 2 weeks - hair is falling out again...

Worth a try anyway.

Kacey

Whoa! I have some oil supplements at home that includes primrose oil in it...gonna start taking it every day now to see how it works for me. Thanks for the tip!