getting very concerned

[geosangel]

I have been following a schedule without fail since february. Biotin, MSM, and GNC Hair Nourish every day, never comb wet hair, CO, satin pillowcase, no towel drying, no silicone products, no hair spray, wooden comb from bottom up, etc. I had about 3 inchec of growth since Feb. and all was great. I have regular thyroid tests done (had cancer and 1/2 removed but on no meds) and all tests come back good. The last 2 weeks I have had a Severe shed, and after tonights fright in the shower, I am scared. I lost 4 handfulls of random hair (no bald spots thank goodness). It started out as 1 or 2 handfullls last week, and has increased. I dont get it. I have lost at least 1/2 inch of ponytail thickness as well. Any ideas? I'm calling the Dr tomorrow. Sorry for the long post.

[Capybara]

Oh dear! I think you are taking the right step in visiting the doctor. Hope this gets resolved soon (((hugs)))

[pepperminttea]

Are you stressed about something? Is your diet okay? Those are the two things that generally set me off shedding more than usual.

[tanya222]

Geosangel, I am so sorry this is happening to you! ((hugs))

Losing handfuls at a time must indeed be very frightening for you! Sorry I don't have any helpful advice, but I do sympathize and agree that seeing your doctor is the best thing!

Do keep us posted on what your doctor tells you!

[geosangel]

I have been stressed, but no more than usual. My diet has improved as well. The only factors that have changed are the weather, (much hotter and I'm outside more lately) and I had to use a regular shampoo on my scalp twice in the last month due to heavy mud and sand in my hair from 4 wheeling. I conditioned immediately after, and there were no tangles or dryness. Could that be it or am I grabbing at straws?

[geosangel]

Thanks for all the hugs, and I will kepp you all posted

[UltraBella]

Good luck !!!!! I hope you get it figured out, that would be stressful !

[urara12]

hi! geosangel.
I am sorry to hear about your shed. I had shed problem too.
so I know how it can be stressful.
mayebe seasonal? or t would be stressful.
or do you chemical dye?

[LaurelSpring]

Products have been the cause for my shed emergencies. Discontinue whatever you used recently that was in conjunction with the shed and retrace your steps. When I got freaked out from shedding I used castor oil. It stopped the shed almost overnight. I did several nights of castor oil soaks and then backed down to every other night then once a week until it was under control. Castor oil worked great for me.

[christine1989]

I had a thinning problem as well although it progressed more slowly so it was hard to catch. When I had a blood test done it showed that my iron was shockingly low. I began taking iron suppliments and slowly the shedding stopped and my hair got thicker. I hear low iron is a common cause of thinning hair (especially in women) so definatly check it out.