Update: My doctor believes that my hairloss is a result of winter shedding and may be more prominent because of stress. My follicle tests didn't show anything to be concerned about. She could prescribe a shampoo to "grease up" my scalp, but I'd be better off adjusting on my own and it could also cause acne, so I declined it. I have enough problems with acne TVM. My iron levels are still low, but not nearly as low as before, so getting accustomed to eating meat and beans is improving my numbers.
I washed my hair Friday night, so I really needed to wash it tonight. I brushed my hair and lots of hair came out. No big deal. Then I got in the shower to wash and condition my hair. Clumps of hair came out. I have thick hair thank God, but it's still disturbing to see so much hair come out at once. I've had PTSD most severely in the past and my hair has never come out like this. The kid has had 7 behavioral reports this year, so this ain't my first merry-go-round with him. I'm not on any prescribed or OTC medications. I only heat style my hair once every 1-2 months, use Matrix shampoo and conditioner, and Miracle No 7 leave-in on days when my hair feels dry. I take really good care of my hair. I've also made it a point to consume more sources of iron and limited my dairy intake. The things that have recently changed are that I've almost completely given up junk food (we can't afford it) and I've increased my strength exercises while cutting back a bit on my cardio.
I'm not sure if the hairloss is from the massive amounts of makeup work and behavioral issues I'm dealing with in regards to my son or if my iron levels are still low. I'm not getting faint anymore. I have a doctors appointment on the 20th of this month in which she is going to check my iron levels again. I'm going to ask her to refer me to a dietitian again, since the last one wanted me to pay out of pocket even though my insurance hovers licensed dietitians by referral. I called and specifically asked my insurance company and they said they hadn't seen the request yet. I can only assume the reference didn't even bother to request it. I'm also going to ask my doctor about this hairloss thing. I worry that I may have an underlying condition that she isn't checking. It bothers me that she hasn't done a glucose test on me even though I have a family history and have experienced diabetic shock in the past.
I'm under a lot of stress right now! We're crunching money to pay bills, eating only what we can afford and carry for an hour on the public bus, we still don't have a vehicle, I'm dealing with the school and my kid's antics, coping with allergies, and approaching flu season. It's a real pain on me. It's very likely that my hairloss is a result of long term stress, but there are tests that can be done to determine that. If my doctor doesn't do them, I'm switching providers on the 21st of this month. She always treats me like I'm mentally at risk and asks me if I feel safe because she knows I get mental health treatment for anxiety. I figure that she means well, but if she's giving me half-a$sed treatment and care, why should I put up with both?! Maybe the hairloss is due to the winter weather and not Alopecia areata. I don't know. If I post a youtube review for Rogaine in the next month or two, you'll know what's up.
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