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My hair is getting thinner and thinner

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bobbie102
bobbie102

Has anyone else noticed a change In There hair ??? I'm convinced mine is falling out , it's getting thinner and thinner. As if Iv not been through enough I'm guna end up bold 😟 .

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  • Msky
    Msky bobbie102

    Posted

    So was researching hair thinning and found 2 pertinent things.1- Anasthesia causes hair thinning and 2-Antihyperensives cause hair loss.I had never had hypertension until my pain levels became high and with increased pain I have had increased B/P so that contributes to increased hair loss
  • toy29952
    toy29952 bobbie102

    Posted

    Funny you say that, mine has thinned out and I said wow I am 49 , Wil be 50 next month. Stressing I will have to wear a wig. NEVER EVER WORE WIG.., don't like fake hair. aw2ww2w

  • renee01952
    renee01952 bobbie102

    Posted

    hi bobbie, 

    one of the "common" side effects of surgery , I am afraid 

    Like Beth, my nails were and still are in terrible shape - as she said, thin, flaky and nailpolish won't adhere .... weird ...

    it will all come back ...

    big warm hug

    renee

    • beth2509
      beth2509 renee01952

      Posted

      Hi Renee

      ?Oops - just ignore me, I was going to do something naughty by accident. I'll PM you instead. I have found something that helps the nails!

  • rose0000
    rose0000 bobbie102

    Posted

    My hair was much thinner, and my nails stopped growing entirely for three months or so. It alarmed me too until I realised that my body is using all of its reserves and energy to make me better. Shock of the operation will have an impact, and also the medication.

    My nails now grow normally again although my hair is still thin, I am praying for this to change in the coming months. I also made time to keep my nails looking nice etc, to try and offset the blow to one's confidence after this operation.

    I generally just felt very cr*p for a while, but it passes! Fortify the body with as many vitamins and nutrients you can manage every day - it will help x

  • morriewynn
    morriewynn bobbie102

    Posted

    Hi Bobbie. The answer is "yes" and also my nails are weak. First op in Jan my hair became thin however, as I recovered my hair thickened. Second op eight weeks ago and same thing.

    Don't worry there are lots of products to help voluamise and it is only short term.

    Love Maureen x

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