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Does my story sound similar? Don't give up! (Anemia & Hair Loss)
Hi All,
Well, I'm back
. I haven't posted on the website in quite awhile, because I thought I was in the clear. But, was I wrong. So, here I am again trying to figure out what the heck is causing this hair loss(it's not genetic). It's been going on for six years now(started when I was 25). I thought it was from BCP originally. I was on yasmin, then last year went off and I shed really bad for four months. Then is stopped and here I am again, it started a couple of months ago. But, this time, I am on a mission and I'm not letting this get me down, I'm convinced I'm going to find some answers. Here is what I am looking at now, I thought this might help some of you. All the doctors I have seen haven't been able to figure this out.
Retesting all my Thyroid levels, adding T3, T4 and antibodies(have you seen Stopthethyroidmadness.com, a great website)
Supplementing for my adrenals, I have been an athlete and a stress case for many years, I believe did some damage to my adrenals.I had my adrenals tested, and they were abnormal.
Started b-12 shots, recommended by my doctor.
I also had antibodies tested and they came back high, like my body is fighting something.
I am convinced I have a food allergy which might be the underlying culprit. I have low ferritin, which is possible due to a food allergy(gluten,etc.).
I have been to many doctors and I have learned bits and pieces from all of them. I have done so much research on my own and I"m now demanding certain labs from my docs.
I am going to get my vit/minerals tested and a stool analysis.
Here are all my symptoms, does this sounds similar to anyone else?
-Hair loss, on and off for 6 yrs.
-Chronic fatigue, muscle aches(this only started this last year off and on. It's like I have the flu...
-Low Ferritin(18)
-Digestion problems(indigestion,spastic colon, and I think candida)
-chronic sinus problems
-stressful person
-Live analysis blood showed I have leaky gut, which might explain the stomach problems.
I know we are all searching for answers here. But, if this sounds like anybody else, I'd love to talk to you. Are there any other tests that you would recommend?
Don't lose hope, I know how hard this is, I have had my hair fall out in four month shed at least six times. I have half my hair left and it grows back then falls out. Hey, at least I don't cry anymore, I guess you get numb after awhile...so sad..So, I have decided to figure this thing out. I'd love to hear from you and your stories..
Julie
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