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My hair is falling out

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will_53771
will_53771

I’m about 5 months in and in the last week or so I’ve noticed that my hair is receding and thinning at a noticeable rate. Has anyone else experienced this or know of anyone that has? Will it come back? It’s stressing me out 

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  • ebvreactivated
    ebvreactivated will_53771

    Posted

    I have hair loss, my hair was thin and now I'm going to be bald. For a woman it is a tragedy...but I have so many other scary symptoms that at this moment I don't care about it. But probably I'll need a wig haha

    • will_53771
      will_53771 ebvreactivated

      Posted

      This is but one of a myriad of symptoms for me also, but my hair has always been thick and coarse so it is worrying for me. I just hope for both of our sakes that it comes back! Last couple of days ive had painful lumps under my armpits, this is one bizarre virus.
    • ebvreactivated
      ebvreactivated will_53771

      Posted

      I have painful armpits since the beginning of the symptoms. Sometimes they feel swollen but then I look in the mirror they don't look swollen. 

      Feel better soon!

  • craig07920
    craig07920 will_53771

    Posted

    Hi Will,

    My hair receded in my 20s and I went through a spell worrying about it too, even spending money on some treatment that didn't work!! I'm not sure if it can be related to glandular fever, but main thing is that the horrible symptoms of glandular fever made me realise that although this wasn't nice it's something that can't cause any harm and won't bother you in the longer term. I know that doesn't help at the time because it can be a terrible shock, but remember your health is most important and glandular fever does get better - that's the key thing to remember.

    Pain under the armpits can be very normal, caused the glands in that region most likely - this is a common symptom and does go away - hang in there Will things will get better!

    So sorry Christine you have suffered hair loss too, really hope that this settles, I know it's totally different for a man and much easier, but yes I was the same glandular fever taught me not to care about that and that if that was the only thing that was bothering me I would be so grateful!

    Craig

    • ebvreactivated
      ebvreactivated craig07920

      Posted

      I lost my hair when I was 18. And I never learned the cause. Then I had tonsillectomy and after that the hairloss stopped. And I was having a good life until recently my hariloss started again. SO it could be from mono, interesting.

      Take Care Craig, we need you in you in our forum to keep the spirit high.

    • will_53771
      will_53771 craig07920

      Posted

      You seem to be everywhere Craig! Thanks for the advice, I just hope it settles down. There’s no history of hair loss in my family and my dad has a full head at 64 so maybe it will come back but who knows. 
    • craig07920
      craig07920 ebvreactivated

      Posted

      Thank you Christine, your kind word mean a lot. You take care too. What a horrible experience that must have been for you to go through at 18, really hoping things can be more settled and God can give you peace in recovery- He can change things in an instant that's for sure. Just praying for His help for us all today!

      Craig

    • craig07920
      craig07920 will_53771

      Posted

      Thanks also Will, yes really hoping it settles down for you. Remember not to worry or panic, things are gonna get better I really do believe that - just take things slowly each day is a day towards recovery.

      Craig

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