Comments on: Stacey’s Hair Loss Story - Searching For Answers http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/stacey-hair-loss-story/ A Community For Women Dealing With Hair Loss - Help, Hope and Understanding Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:34:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Jen http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/stacey-hair-loss-story/#comment-17141 Jen Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:32:52 +0000 http://74.53.155.19/?p=88#comment-17141 Hello Everyone, I am going through the exact same thing...it is horribly depressing, and I feel hopeless! I have gone to several Dr.'s and have only been given metformin. I have only been on it for about three weeks now. I have not seen an improvemnet with my hair, but I did finally have a period. It's been over a year since my last one. Anyway, I will keep checking back for some hopeful information, thanks to everyone for sharing their stories! Jen Hello Everyone,

I am going through the exact same thing…it is horribly depressing, and I feel hopeless! I have gone to several Dr.’s and have only been given metformin. I have only been on it for about three weeks now. I have not seen an improvemnet with my hair, but I did finally have a period. It’s been over a year since my last one. Anyway, I will keep checking back for some hopeful information, thanks to everyone for sharing their stories!

Jen

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/stacey-hair-loss-story/#comment-14412 Elizabeth Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:32:36 +0000 http://74.53.155.19/?p=88#comment-14412 Hello ladies! I was just diagnosed with PCOS three weeks ago. Back in the middle of April 2007 I noticed rapid hair loss in the front of my scalp and part. I thought it was a result of high stress levels due to personnal issues I had a few months prior. But in May my part had widened so much that I now saw my scalp and my hair line had recieted back. I was loosing so much hair that my self-esteeme dropped dramatically. I cut my hair. I went to see my doctor and he referred me to a hair specialist. I argued with my specialist because I FIRMLY believed that I did not have hereditary hairloss like he diagnosed. I told him it was something else causing this issue. He then asked me how my periods were and I informed him that I wasn't having them for 6months. But this wasn't something new to me. I had issues when I was 14yrs old until I was 16yrs, so I did not make it a big concern. He sent me to the Endo and she diagnosed me. I have yet to go for my ultrasound to see if I have the tumors. I was in a relationship from sept 2004 until april 2006. During this time I was on BIRTHCONTROL pills. I stopped the moment the relationship ended. I never wanted to go on it but I did. I BELIEVE THE BIRTHCONTROL pills triggered my PCOS. Because I also noticed my flow was deteriorating. I completely understand how you are all feeling. I've tried so many different pills but nothing seems to work. I have even seen a accupuncturist/herbalist. The cost was very high and not covered by medical. It didn't work. I cry sometimes at night because my hair won't stop falling out. I have cut it so short now but it does not help to hide the visible bald spots. There is NO regrowth. I have gone completely nuts! Im researching everywhere to come up with something that will help. Isn't there anyone out there who can help us? Hello ladies!

I was just diagnosed with PCOS three weeks ago. Back in the middle of April 2007 I noticed rapid hair loss in the front of my scalp and part. I thought it was a result of high stress levels due to personnal issues I had a few months prior. But in May my part had widened so much that I now saw my scalp and my hair line had recieted back. I was loosing so much hair that my self-esteeme dropped dramatically. I cut my hair.

I went to see my doctor and he referred me to a hair specialist. I argued with my specialist because I FIRMLY believed that I did not have hereditary hairloss like he diagnosed. I told him it was something else causing this issue. He then asked me how my periods were and I informed him that I wasn’t having them for 6months. But this wasn’t something new to me. I had issues when I was 14yrs old until I was 16yrs, so I did not make it a big concern.
He sent me to the Endo and she diagnosed me. I have yet to go for my ultrasound to see if I have the tumors.

I was in a relationship from sept 2004 until april 2006. During this time I was on BIRTHCONTROL pills. I stopped the moment the relationship ended. I never wanted to go on it but I did. I BELIEVE THE BIRTHCONTROL pills triggered my PCOS. Because I also noticed my flow was deteriorating.

I completely understand how you are all feeling. I’ve tried so many different pills but nothing seems to work. I have even seen a accupuncturist/herbalist. The cost was very high and not covered by medical. It didn’t work.

I cry sometimes at night because my hair won’t stop falling out. I have cut it so short now but it does not help to hide the visible bald spots. There is NO regrowth. I have gone completely nuts! Im researching everywhere to come up with something that will help.

Isn’t there anyone out there who can help us?

]]> By: Nancy http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/stacey-hair-loss-story/#comment-12822 Nancy Wed, 28 May 2008 05:02:49 +0000 http://74.53.155.19/?p=88#comment-12822 I feel the pain you all feel...my hair started shedding when I started my meds for Rheumatoid Arthritis...it's gotten to the point where you can definitely see my scalp, even thru my curly hair...it used to be long, red, curly and the envy of most women...now I avoid the sun so you can see the reflection on my scalp. This is causing me to avoid situations where I might meet someone (I'm divorced) because I'm so distraught and embarrassed by it. I've read that low iron can cause you to lose hair. I've found some vitamins that causes your hair to grow at a faster rate as well...they're especially formulated for hair. It's called Hair Formula 37. I'm having some regrowth (I use Rogaine, as well as trying to hide some of the thinness with Topix), but not enough around the front. I want to cut my hair (it's about 6 inches past my shoulders), but I'm afraid of cutting it now....I've lost too much! Any suggestions out there from fellow sufferers?? Anything would be great appreciated......God bless.... I feel the pain you all feel…my hair started shedding when I started my meds for Rheumatoid Arthritis…it’s gotten to the point where you can definitely see my scalp, even thru my curly hair…it used to be long, red, curly and the envy of most women…now I avoid the sun so you can see the reflection on my scalp. This is causing me to avoid situations where I might meet someone (I’m divorced) because I’m so distraught and embarrassed by it. I’ve read that low iron can cause you to lose hair. I’ve found some vitamins that causes your hair to grow at a faster rate as well…they’re especially formulated for hair. It’s called Hair Formula 37. I’m having some regrowth (I use Rogaine, as well as trying to hide some of the thinness with Topix), but not enough around the front. I want to cut my hair (it’s about 6 inches past my shoulders), but I’m afraid of cutting it now….I’ve lost too much! Any suggestions out there from fellow sufferers?? Anything would be great appreciated……God bless….

]]> By: Joan http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/stacey-hair-loss-story/#comment-8008 Joan Mon, 05 May 2008 03:12:10 +0000 http://74.53.155.19/?p=88#comment-8008 Hello, I too was diagnosed with PCOS in 2001. This was due to missed period. It was an OB that diagnosed me but then referred me to an Endo for further help. Endo put me on Metformin and advised me that losing weight will help control other issues. I have fine hair and loosing it, I have acne every now and then, keratosis pilaris, dark skin spots, skin tags, etc. I moved here to US in 2003 and got married. We tried to get pregnant in 2006. Since 2003 I have always recorded my periods and has always been on metformin. I also was on spironolactone in late 2005 to early 2006 due to bad hair loss and acne. It dramatically made things better for both acne and hair loss. But I had to stop taking it because we were considering getting preg. I was on Clomid 50mg. First round was good, I responded great, the timing was just wrong. 2nd round, same dose, timing was right! Luckily we got pregnant...with twins...boy and girl! I was blessed. Everything about PCOS did not worry me. But my face was almost covered with acne while I was pregnant. My hair did not shed a whole lot. After I gave birth, it was a different story. I was shedding almost 5 times worse. Now, it is not as bad but it is still bad. And it is bad when I am taking shower and whenever I comb it. I sometimes just don't comb my hair at all. I know how it feels like to be stared at...not in the face but on the scalp. it is so belittling. I try to avoid talking to someone while I am seated down. When I was still working, it happened a lot and I can't even talk to that person eye to eye. I pretend that I am doing something just to find an excuse to get my head off their site. I used to always pull my hair on a ponytail but it made it worse. It was just lately when I try to just let it down. Luckily, I am a stay at home mother. I don't need to do all these endless trial and error on how to do my hair everyday. Now that my babies are a year old, I am taking notice of my PCOS symptoms again. I know I have to work on losing weight. I only gained 20 lbs with my pregnancy and was 20 lbs lighter than my pre-pregnancy weight a week after I pushed the twins out. But now, it is a different story. I am hoping that with losing weight, it will help control shedding of hair. I have read a lot about Biotin too and now I might just try it. I have never been on BC in my life but I had to resort to one. Even if I am not on Metformin or any medication, there is just more chances of me getting pregnant now after the 1st pregnancy, there is a higher chances of us having multiples due to age (I will be 33) and they said multiple pregnancies can happen multiple times (:-) So I resort to Implanon. It is easy for me with my hectic schedule. I have only had it for a month so I can't really say if it does anything to my hair loss. Hello, I too was diagnosed with PCOS in 2001. This was due to missed period. It was an OB that diagnosed me but then referred me to an Endo for further help. Endo put me on Metformin and advised me that losing weight will help control other issues. I have fine hair and loosing it, I have acne every now and then, keratosis pilaris, dark skin spots, skin tags, etc. I moved here to US in 2003 and got married. We tried to get pregnant in 2006. Since 2003 I have always recorded my periods and has always been on metformin. I also was on spironolactone in late 2005 to early 2006 due to bad hair loss and acne. It dramatically made things better for both acne and hair loss. But I had to stop taking it because we were considering getting preg. I was on Clomid 50mg. First round was good, I responded great, the timing was just wrong. 2nd round, same dose, timing was right! Luckily we got pregnant…with twins…boy and girl! I was blessed. Everything about PCOS did not worry me. But my face was almost covered with acne while I was pregnant. My hair did not shed a whole lot. After I gave birth, it was a different story. I was shedding almost 5 times worse. Now, it is not as bad but it is still bad. And it is bad when I am taking shower and whenever I comb it. I sometimes just don’t comb my hair at all.
I know how it feels like to be stared at…not in the face but on the scalp. it is so belittling. I try to avoid talking to someone while I am seated down. When I was still working, it happened a lot and I can’t even talk to that person eye to eye. I pretend that I am doing something just to find an excuse to get my head off their site. I used to always pull my hair on a ponytail but it made it worse. It was just lately when I try to just let it down. Luckily, I am a stay at home mother. I don’t need to do all these endless trial and error on how to do my hair everyday.
Now that my babies are a year old, I am taking notice of my PCOS symptoms again. I know I have to work on losing weight. I only gained 20 lbs with my pregnancy and was 20 lbs lighter than my pre-pregnancy weight a week after I pushed the twins out. But now, it is a different story. I am hoping that with losing weight, it will help control shedding of hair. I have read a lot about Biotin too and now I might just try it. I have never been on BC in my life but I had to resort to one. Even if I am not on Metformin or any medication, there is just more chances of me getting pregnant now after the 1st pregnancy, there is a higher chances of us having multiples due to age (I will be 33) and they said multiple pregnancies can happen multiple times (:-) So I resort to Implanon. It is easy for me with my hectic schedule. I have only had it for a month so I can’t really say if it does anything to my hair loss.

]]> By: Stacey http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/stacey-hair-loss-story/#comment-1876 Stacey Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:04:26 +0000 http://74.53.155.19/?p=88#comment-1876 Christa, Thank you! I think I might give it a try. What can it hurt from it!? Well, About the Biotin, How much can I take Or Should I take without it being an over dose? Also, Can I find it at an Rite Aid, Or CVS? About this Macca Root, Does it taste nasty? Can you put it in water Or something like that And have it work just as good? Also, How much are you suppose to take per dose? And Can you take all these at once?, Even with Birth Control Pills. I have been off my Birth Control Pills Now for 5 months. My Hair shedded more then it has for 2 months, But now for the past 3 months, It's been light shedding Or None. I have also been on a Low Carb And Low Sugar Diet, And Lost 13 Pounds. Which is helping with my PCOS. But Not making it disappear Yet. I want to lose 25 to 35 more pounds, That will bring me down to a Size: 10-12. Also, The Only appointment that I could get for my Endo is 5 months from now. They are Too Busy And Not Accepting any more Patients Until then.. Which I hope on that day, They can do something for Me by then, If Not. Then I don't know what to do Next...So, Wish Me Good Luck! I will Write back Again, Soon! Here is a place you can contact Me Or Other Women with Hair Loss.. Thanks, to Y! So, Don't Forget to Thank her! :) All you have to Do is Sign Up And Only put what you want about your self Or Any Pics, Or No Pics.. It's up to You! Just Click Below: http://community.womenshairlossproject.com/home.php Christa,

Thank you! I think I might give it a try. What can it hurt from it!?
Well, About the Biotin, How much can I take Or Should I take without it being an over dose? Also, Can I find it at an Rite Aid, Or CVS? About this Macca Root, Does it taste nasty? Can you put it in water Or something like that And have it work just as good? Also, How much are you suppose to take per dose? And Can you take all these at once?, Even with Birth Control Pills.

I have been off my Birth Control Pills Now for 5 months. My Hair shedded more then it has for 2 months, But now for the past 3 months, It’s been light shedding Or None. I have also been on a Low Carb And Low Sugar Diet, And Lost 13 Pounds. Which is helping with my PCOS. But Not making it disappear Yet.

I want to lose 25 to 35 more pounds, That will bring me down to a Size: 10-12.

Also, The Only appointment that I could get for my Endo is 5 months from now. They are Too Busy And Not Accepting any more Patients Until then.. Which I hope on that day, They can do something for Me by then, If Not. Then I don’t know what to do Next…So, Wish Me Good Luck! I will Write back Again, Soon!

Here is a place you can contact Me Or Other Women with Hair Loss.. Thanks, to Y! So, Don’t Forget to Thank her! :)

All you have to Do is Sign Up And Only put what you want about your self Or Any Pics, Or No Pics.. It’s up to You! Just Click Below:

http://community.womenshairlossproject.com/home.php

]]> By: Christa http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/stacey-hair-loss-story/#comment-1248 Christa Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:47:10 +0000 http://74.53.155.19/?p=88#comment-1248 Hello, my name is Christa and a year ago I too was diagnosed with PCOS. Since I started having a period they were so painful I am usually bedriden. Last year I noticed my hair was falling out alot. It's such a scary thing, I've never had any hair trouble before and haden't realized how devistating this can be. So I started searching for an answer. November of last year I found Macca root. This stuff is incredible. It's dubbed a peruvian super food and boy is it ever. It comes in the form of a pill or as powder. I take it in powder form because it's more potent. I feel awesome...no more cloudy mind, painful periods, mood swings and apparently it helps induce fertility (my bf was infertile with 0 mobility and now has 25% after just 2 cycles, both males and females can take it).But the best part about this is it balances hormones. My other wonderful dicovery is Biotin. This is a vitamin part of the B complex which supports cell reproduction and hair growth. I'm telling you it works. You have to take it in high dosages though to see any results which would explain why you wouldn't see anything by taking a b complex. The amount isn't that high, like maybe 30 mcg. I take 5000 mcg which has shown a major improvement. I lose next to no hair when I shower. This stuff is also beneficial in lowering blood sugar levels in diabetics (which is also associated with PCOS). Biotin helps with metabolising proteins, fats and carbs as well. I hope this helps, I've had great success with this regimen. Stacey: If you try this give it a good go...6-9 months should tell you if this will work for you. Good luck Christa ttc (trying to conceive) Hello, my name is Christa and a year ago I too was diagnosed with PCOS. Since I started having a period they were so painful I am usually bedriden. Last year I noticed my hair was falling out alot. It’s such a scary thing, I’ve never had any hair trouble before and haden’t realized how devistating this can be. So I started searching for an answer.
November of last year I found Macca root. This stuff is incredible. It’s dubbed a peruvian super food and boy is it ever. It comes in the form of a pill or as powder. I take it in powder form because it’s more potent. I feel awesome…no more cloudy mind, painful periods, mood swings and apparently it helps induce fertility (my bf was infertile with 0 mobility and now has 25% after just 2 cycles, both males and females can take it).But the best part about this is it balances hormones.
My other wonderful dicovery is Biotin. This is a vitamin part of the B complex which supports cell reproduction and hair growth. I’m telling you it works. You have to take it in high dosages though to see any results which would explain why you wouldn’t see anything by taking a b complex. The amount isn’t that high, like maybe 30 mcg. I take 5000 mcg which has shown a major improvement. I lose next to no hair when I shower. This stuff is also beneficial in lowering blood sugar levels in diabetics (which is also associated with PCOS). Biotin helps with metabolising proteins, fats and carbs as well.
I hope this helps, I’ve had great success with this regimen.
Stacey: If you try this give it a good go…6-9 months should tell you if this will work for you. Good luck

Christa
ttc (trying to conceive)

]]> By: stacy http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/stacey-hair-loss-story/#comment-674 stacy Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:27:59 +0000 http://74.53.155.19/?p=88#comment-674 Hi Gypsy, I didn't go to my Endo yet. I went to my Dermo first. He said I need to see and Endo. So, I was on the process of finding one. I have found only one as well in my area. I can't see him until August 2008. Cause he isn't accepting new patients until then. Which I need one now, I have been waiting to long. So, I am going to try to see if my Primary doctor can some how get me in there sooner. I am not sure if he can, But I guess it won't hurt to try. My Gyno, And Primary doctor told me as well, To lose weight from 10 to 25 pounds and take Birth Control Pills. They said it all depends. That it will help Control And Slow down PCOS Symptoms. And keep you ovulating as well. They All Referred me to see an Endo cause they don't know much about PCOS. I wish it was easier for people who have PCOS to see the Endo much sooner And get the Med's they need in order to help control it. I can't wait to see my Endo. I need something to help control the Redness And Acne that I get here and there, the unwanted excess hair, the mixed Emotions I go throw week by week, and my Thinning Hair. My Level isn't as bad as PCOS can get. But it's going to get there if I don't find an Endo doctor soon. Right Now, I am on a Diet since Jan 2nd of 2008. I eat 1400 Calories a day. I eat everything that is Low fat,Low Carbs, Low sugar And Low Calories. Which is whole grain, lean meats, Little bit of diary, And a lot of fruits, veggies. I eat breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, And dinner. And eat nothing past 7 PM. I also exercise 3 to 5 days a week. Which includes 30 min's of walking, lifting weights, and crunches. I have lost 11 pounds so far. And not giving up until I am at my healthy weight goal. The food, I am always going to continue to eat that way. I think everybody should. It makes you feel Good Inside and Out! So, Since I can't see my Endo sooner. I am doing this as my goal for right now. Once, I get any more results about my weight Or my Endo Or my Hair. I will let you all know Soon as Possible. I hope this Helped!? I am New as Well at this All too. So tell me what you know And I will share with you what I know And what I have found out by my Doctor. Good Luck! :) Hi Gypsy,

I didn’t go to my Endo yet. I went to my Dermo first. He said I need to see and Endo. So, I was on the process of finding one. I have found only one as well in my area. I can’t see him until August 2008. Cause he isn’t accepting new patients until then. Which I need one now, I have been waiting to long. So, I am going to try to see if my Primary doctor can some how get me in there sooner. I am not sure if he can, But I guess it won’t hurt to try.

My Gyno, And Primary doctor told me as well, To lose weight from 10 to 25 pounds and take Birth Control Pills. They said it all depends. That it will help Control And Slow down PCOS Symptoms. And keep you ovulating as well. They All Referred me to see an Endo cause they don’t know much about PCOS.

I wish it was easier for people who have PCOS to see the Endo much sooner And get the Med’s they need in order to help control it. I can’t wait to see my Endo. I need something to help control the Redness And Acne that I get here and there, the unwanted excess hair, the mixed Emotions I go throw week by week, and my Thinning Hair. My Level isn’t as bad as PCOS can get. But it’s going to get there if I don’t find an Endo doctor soon.

Right Now, I am on a Diet since Jan 2nd of 2008. I eat 1400 Calories a day. I eat everything that is Low fat,Low Carbs, Low sugar And Low Calories. Which is whole grain, lean meats, Little bit of diary, And a lot of fruits, veggies. I eat breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, And dinner. And eat nothing past 7 PM. I also exercise 3 to 5 days a week. Which includes 30 min’s of walking, lifting weights, and crunches. I have lost 11 pounds so far. And not giving up until I am at my healthy weight goal. The food, I am always going to continue to eat that way. I think everybody should. It makes you feel Good Inside and Out!

So, Since I can’t see my Endo sooner. I am doing this as my goal for right now. Once, I get any more results about my weight Or my Endo Or my Hair. I will let you all know Soon as Possible. I hope this Helped!? I am New as Well at this All too. So tell me what you know And I will share with you what I know And what I have found out by my Doctor.

Good Luck! :)

]]> By: Katie http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/stacey-hair-loss-story/#comment-633 Katie Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:11:07 +0000 http://74.53.155.19/?p=88#comment-633 hello sisters! Just starting this adventure. Big love to you all and lets keep the faith and try not to take life to seriously. Had a bit of a freak out yesterday when i took a mirror to look at back of my head. never let myself worry too much about all the hair that fell out but now its getting to me. Can anyone tell me whats the story with birth control Yasmin. Is it a friend or foe to me. I also blame my adntideppressant ive been in celexa and other for years. Anyway im going for a run now and try not to get to upset about it. big love.xxx hello sisters!
Just starting this adventure. Big love to you all and lets keep the faith and try not to take life to seriously. Had a bit of a freak out yesterday when i took a mirror to look at back of my head. never let myself worry too much about all the hair that fell out but now its getting to me. Can anyone tell me whats the story with birth control Yasmin. Is it a friend or foe to me. I also blame my adntideppressant ive been in celexa and other for years. Anyway im going for a run now and try not to get to upset about it. big love.xxx

]]> By: gypsy http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/stacey-hair-loss-story/#comment-598 gypsy Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:17:41 +0000 http://74.53.155.19/?p=88#comment-598 hi stacey i just recently wentto a endo and he suspect i have pcos also, still have to go threw a slew of test, to be sure...i wa just wondering what your endo said and what did he suggest for a treatment....right now mine wnats me to loose 10 pds , and go on a diet low in carbohydrates and excersise... according to my ultra sound i do not have the pearl like cyst on my ovaries , but he said i could still have it, thats why i have to have all those blood work... jsut curious as to what your endo says? we only ahve one endo here , so i dont have the option to get a second opinion... hope all turns out well!!!! gypsy hi stacey

i just recently wentto a endo and he suspect i have pcos also, still have to go threw a slew of test, to be sure…i wa just wondering what your endo said and what did he suggest for a treatment….right now mine wnats me to loose 10 pds , and go on a diet low in carbohydrates and excersise… according to my ultra sound i do not have the pearl like cyst on my ovaries , but he said i could still have it, thats why i have to have all those blood work…
jsut curious as to what your endo says? we only ahve one endo here , so i dont have the option to get a second opinion…
hope all turns out well!!!!
gypsy

]]> By: admin http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/stacey-hair-loss-story/#comment-465 admin Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:16:52 +0000 http://74.53.155.19/?p=88#comment-465 Hi Stacey, Congratulations on your engagement!!! That is such wonderful news! And it is also good news that your doctor thinks that your hair loss, acne and excess hair will go return to normal once you are on the proper hormone pills after the receiving the diagnosing tests from the endocrinologist. You've had such a difficult journey, but you sound so much happier in your update post than the first time your wrote. You've found answers and along the way got engaged, that would make an gal very very happy and to me that it real success! And hooray for having a good experience at the hair salon. I also forewarned the woman who I go to for my annual haircut, I just figured it was best to come clean to avoid any problems and make myself more comfortable. Plus I need her to be very gentle and so harsh with all he cutting tools. I also ask to comb my own hair after it's been washed. She is very understanding and remembers everything when I return to her the following year! I did some research on your question about whether or not you would have to continue taking metformin forever but unfortunately I couldn't find anything. I hope Puja will be able to help you with that since she has taken it. Thank you so much for keeping us posted with your story! ~Y My Network Profile: http://community.womenshairlossproject.com/womenshairlossproject/ Hi Stacey,

Congratulations on your engagement!!! That is such wonderful news! And it is also good news that your doctor thinks that your hair loss, acne and excess hair will go return to normal once you are on the proper hormone pills after the receiving the diagnosing tests from the endocrinologist. You’ve had such a difficult journey, but you sound so much happier in your update post than the first time your wrote. You’ve found answers and along the way got engaged, that would make an gal very very happy and to me that it real success!

And hooray for having a good experience at the hair salon. I also forewarned the woman who I go to for my annual haircut, I just figured it was best to come clean to avoid any problems and make myself more comfortable. Plus I need her to be very gentle and so harsh with all he cutting tools. I also ask to comb my own hair after it’s been washed. She is very understanding and remembers everything when I return to her the following year!

I did some research on your question about whether or not you would have to continue taking metformin forever but unfortunately I couldn’t find anything. I hope Puja will be able to help you with that since she has taken it.

Thank you so much for keeping us posted with your story!

~Y

My Network Profile: http://community.womenshairlossproject.com/womenshairlossproject/

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