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PMR, Prednisone, hair loss, treated with Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

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francie74926
francie74926

I have been diognosed with PMR and have been taking Predizone for over a year and taking a high dose 30mg then tappered as doctor directed to eventually down to 2.5 a day.  This regiment was ongoing for over a year.  Now finally, I am off the Predizone and doing well regarding PMR.   However, for about three months I have noticed much hair loss to my already thin hair.  Thankfully no bald spots, just hair loss, dry, and very thining strands.  What really helped me was using Extra Virgin Coconut Oil.   I heated it until it was melted and warm then applied it to my hair for several minutes before shampooing and conditioning.  It really took the brittle/dry hair and made it soft and more manageable.  I have continued to do this before every shampoo. I've only been off Prednisone for two weeks, but I am hopeful my hair will grow back to its previous volume as per other people have testified.  

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  • tina-uk_cwall
    tina-uk_cwall francie74926

    Posted

    Hello francie, so pleased you are feeling so well. Thanks so much for the tip. When I was in my 20's i always used coconut oil to condition my hair, i got the tip from a black woman up the road whose hair always looked so shiney and beautiful. Currently not had any problems re my hair but will definately start using again if the situatuation was to change. Regards, tina

  • barbara75814
    barbara75814 francie74926

    Posted

    Thanks for telling us this, Francie--I finished with the pred about a month or so ago and of course am verging (almost) on baldness. Like you, hair is thin and dry. 

    Q: where would I get this extra virgin coconut oil? Thanks and lots of luck in coming days--

    Barbara Y.

    • francie74926
      francie74926 barbara75814

      Posted

      I understand your plight and I pray you may regain your hair growth.   In the US we have Trader Joe's, and Costco are the cheapest.   But also can get it at just about any grocery store.  

    • Anhaga
      Anhaga barbara75814

      Posted

      If you don't find it with regular foods, check the natural foods section.

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