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Not So Hairy Situation...

L.A.

By L.A.
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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L.A.
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Does anyone have some advice for me? I have been gluten-free for 4 years. I've had my hormone levels checked and they're fine. My calcium, iron (I'm on iron supplements for anemia), thyroid have been checked and are also fine...so why is my hair failing out?

I use gluten-free shampoo and do not seem to have any other food issues.

Also, having a hard time putting on wieght--is this normal? :unsure:

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Guest Viola
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Check your B12 levels ... that's frequently a major reason for hair loss :(

Hope it gets better soon.

L.A. Contributor
L.A.
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Check your B12 levels ... that's frequently a major reason for hair loss :(

Hope it gets better soon.

Ooops, forgot to mention...B12's are good too. :rolleyes:

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Are you a man or woman :)

L.A. Contributor
L.A.
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Are you a man or woman :)

LOL, a female :)

CarlaB Enthusiast
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I think that having a hard time putting on weight is normal. I certainly have trouble with it.

As for the hair, I really don't know. I'm having a hair analysis done to see what my mineral levels are. I'm doing it through my doctor who also practices alternative medicine. I've read about a lab in a book I'm reading (Tired of Being Tired -- great book), www.gsdl.com. I have not been to the website, but this is the place the author of the book, who is an MD, recommends. I don't know if a mineral analysis woult tell you more or not.

L.A. Contributor
L.A.
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I think that having a hard time putting on weight is normal. I certainly have trouble with it.

As for the hair, I really don't know. I'm having a hair analysis done to see what my mineral levels are. I'm doing it through my doctor who also practices alternative medicine. I've read about a lab in a book I'm reading (Tired of Being Tired -- great book), www.gsdl.com. I have not been to the website, but this is the place the author of the book, who is an MD, recommends. I don't know if a mineral analysis woult tell you more or not.

I did some research and found that Saw Palmetto oil extract is supposedly good for the scalp and hair loss so am trying that--started yesterday. About the weight thing, why is it so hard to put in on--I'm 5'2" and weight 99 lbs. Prior to my celiac diagnosis I was 110 lbs...

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daffadilly Apprentice
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Even if your B12 levels are okay, you need to take a B12 everyday.

CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
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Even if your B12 levels are okay, you need to take a B12 everyday.
Why?
lorka150 Collaborator
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Are you [sure that you are] eating a balanced diet of proteins/carbohydrates/good fats?

L.A. Contributor
L.A.
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Are you [sure that you are] eating a balanced diet of proteins/carbohydrates/good fats?

I try to eat well balance meals--I am also a diabetic, so my meals are geared to that as well.

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Do you have the lab results for your thyroid tests? Doctors notoriously fail to treat patients that have very high, yet still in the normal range, TSH levels. If yours are high, you are probably experiencing the same symptoms that someone actually out of the normal range might be experiencing. Hair loss is a big symptom.

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I try to eat well balance meals--I am also a diabetic, so my meals are geared to that as well.

Okay! :)

Just making sure, as malnourishment of any sort can be a catalyst in that. As a diabetic (you, not me) I am sure you are extremely aware of your intake! I hope you figure it out.

L.A. Contributor
L.A.
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Do you have the lab results for your thyroid tests? Doctors notoriously fail to treat patients that have very high, yet still in the normal range, TSH levels. If yours are high, you are probably experiencing the same symptoms that someone actually out of the normal range might be experiencing. Hair loss is a big symptom.

I just called and made an appointment to go see the Doc and go over all my results--thanks! :)

All-about-March Newbie
All-about-March
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What about any medications you may be on? Some medications list alopecia as a side effect (usu. reversible). I know that one medication I'm on is the culprit for my hair loss!

L.A. Contributor
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What about any medications you may be on? Some medications list alopecia as a side effect (usu. reversible). I know that one medication I'm on is the culprit for my hair loss!

I'm not on any new meds and this is a fairly new problem. Real frustrating--but thanks for the ideas :)

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