I just wanted to let everyone know that I found the cause of my hair loss.

I went to the doctor and she tested my blood-- I have a critically low hemoglobin, which means I'm severely anemic and don't have enough red blood cells. It takes B12, iron and folate to create these.

Further, she tested my ferritin, which is the amount of iron stored in the body, and I have absolutely none.

You need at least a 70 ferritin to keep your hair.

I suggest everyone get their ferritin and hemoglobin checked, just to rule that out-- I don't think b5 was actually harming me, as I had been on it for a year and a half with no consequences, then was diagnosed with a gastrointestinal disease, and months later they think I'm losing blood/iron due to said disease.

I'm on iron/folate/b12 supplements right now, but doc said it'll take months to raise hemoglobin to normal and even longer to store up ferritin in my body

In the meantime I've ordered a wig because she said this will be a long journey; but the plus side is it isn't permanent.

So there's my experience.

I am also anemic. Have been taking B12,iron and folate for a couple of months now. My Ferritin was at about 20 when I started and is at 50 now. Not sure if this is the cause of my hair loss though. I began experiencing hair loss only 1 week after starting B5(and immediately stopped) and I am still losing hair 1 year later.

I have been to a thyroid specialist two days ago and he did a ultrasound and blood test. He said my thyroid gland was a bit below average in size and that I was hypothyroid and will have to take medication. Will get the prescription in the next few days I assume.

It seems strange to me that I am hypothyroid, I always thought that I may be hyperthyroid if anything as I am tall and very skinny.

Anyway, does supplementing with raw thyroid have the same effect as hypothyroidism-medication, namely getting the thyroid gland to be more active?

That is what I am hoping for. Maybe we caused hypothyroidism. Hopefully the medicine you get prescribed too improves your hair!

I am going to get tested. Here are some symptoms which many of us have claimed to have (hair thinning is one). Perhaps we are not producing enough of a certain hormone.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothyroidism/basics/symptoms/con-20021179

I also have a serious lack of energy most of the time, often have to crash out on the bed.

I already had a blood test though, and the only thing slightly low was white blood cells. Would this test have also included hemoglobin?

You were tested for hypothyroidism?

No but I am really skinny, I eat loads and go to the gym but don't get bigger.

Certainly not the weight gain which people get with hypothyroidism right?

I assume not everyone has extreme weight gain from hypothyroidism. I am not really skinny. I go to the gym regularly and do bulk up, but nothing out of the ordinary.

I made an appointment with an Endocrinologist. The appointment is not until November 3rd. This is the earliest they can get me in.

 

I have had tons of blood-tests taken, all within the normal range, but I will check to see if folate and b12 where tested, and if not get them done.

Was your thyroid tested?

 

I have had tons of blood-tests taken, all within the normal range, but I will check to see if folate and b12 where tested, and if not get them done.

Was your thyroid tested?

I doubt it. Seems like thyroid is not a normal thing to get tested.

Even if we work this one out and find a "cure" it's not going to grow back right?

This makes me think I might just go for it and get a hair transplant in Thailand.

Even if we work this one out and find a "cure" it's not going to grow back right?

This makes me think I might just go for it and get a hair transplant in Thailand.

Why would it not?

 

Even if we work this one out and find a "cure" it's not going to grow back right?

This makes me think I might just go for it and get a hair transplant in Thailand.

Why would it not?

It's just doesn't seem likely does it? If you have receded 1-2 inches like me then how many people actually regrow that back?

Only those who have a hair transplant IMO.

Maybe more people should try RU? Worked for me.

https://www.baldtruthtalk.com/showthread.php?t=12391&page=1

I also found this. Something to potentially watch.

https://www.baldtruthtalk.com/showthread.php?t=17682

1 month propecia update-Itching has stopped, still shedding. Currently dosage= .05

Maybe more people should try RU? Worked for me.

https://www.baldtruthtalk.com/showthread.php?t=12391&page=1

I also found this. Something to potentially watch.

https://www.baldtruthtalk.com/showthread.php?t=17682

1 month propecia update-Itching has stopped, still shedding. Currently dosage= .05

sides?

Hey guys,

So, it seems that everyone is having scalp issues. I guess this is due to the peroxidation of and/or decrease in the amount of sebum our sebaceous glands produce.

I've developed a formula (a concoction of essential and carrier oils) that is quite effective at alleviating the symptoms of itchy/irritated scalp. With daily applications of this serum, my scalp feels a lot better. Id be happy to share it with you if anyone is interested.

Has anyone had any improvement in his or her symptoms with the glandular and colostrum supplementation?

Sure discomfortzone share away! My scalp has been unbearably itchy/flaky for almost 4 years. Although my scalp has been producing an excess amount of sebum. It is constantly oily.

Just had an appointment with the endocrinologist. Turns out my thyroid is good enough to not warrant treatment.

That means I can now eliminate thyroid as a cause.

Im leaning more and more towards MPB though as the cause, I just hope that taking B5 for one week has not killed my hair for the rest of my life.

Any news on the colostrum/potassium iodide?

First he said you were hypothyroid and now you are not?

My hair is going pretty slowly in MPB fashion since I first took B5 5 years ago. So I started losing my hair at 21 and am now 1-2 inches receded.

I will be right on this when it becomes available.

Just had an appointment with the endocrinologist. Turns out my thyroid is good enough to not warrant treatment.

That means I can now eliminate thyroid as a cause.

Im leaning more and more towards MPB though as the cause, I just hope that taking B5 for one week has not killed my hair for the rest of my life.

Any news on the colostrum/potassium iodide?

First he said you were hypothyroid and now you are not?

Basically, yes.

My TSH was 3.1 when I had my practician do a blood test, so nothing unusual. I then went to a endocrinologist and my TSH was 4.3 but the ultrasound showed nothing unusual, so he sent me to the nuclear medicine department of a hospital. I had another blood test and ultrasound done. After the ultrasound the doctor said I was hypothyroid and that I would need thyroid medication, yesterday I got a letter with my lab results(TSH was 1.4) and it said I should just consume more Iodide

Hey guys,

So, it seems that everyone is having scalp issues. I guess this is due to the peroxidation of and/or decrease in the amount of sebum our sebaceous glands produce.

I've developed a formula (a concoction of essential and carrier oils) that is quite effective at alleviating the symptoms of itchy/irritated scalp. With daily applications of this serum, my scalp feels a lot better. Id be happy to share it with you if anyone is interested.

Has anyone had any improvement in his or her symptoms with the glandular and colostrum supplementation?

I've now been on Liver Beef Glandular and thyroid tissue for 2 weeks (however only one thyroid tissue capsule a day and not 3) and no results so far. Still shedding like crazy all over the entire scalp. And also itchy, so yes discomfort zone, if you find a good solution to that please share. I am pretty skeptical that supplementing with thyroid tissue has any effect on the thyroid function, even if that ends out to be the root of the problem (which elmechanico's above results don't seem to point at). Hope some of you other guys trying other of the supps have had more success.

I have a theory and need your help. If everybody could please answer these few questions real quick:

1) Who here is still taking B5, even in tiny amounts from a B-Complex? If you are not taking any B5 in supplement form, how is your shedding?

2) I assume that everybody here took the B5 to combat their oily and acne prone skin.

Have you noticed any difference in your facial oil levels now compared to before B5 and while you were taking it?

3) Except for the shedding, how is your hair now compared to before you were taking B5? Dull and lifeless? Or oily? Has your hair darkened?

4) How was your scalp before B5, during B5 and how is it now? Oily, dry, flaky, dandruff?

5) Do you have dry skin/psoriasis anywhere on your body? Elbows,knees,arms,legs, etc.?

6) Do you shed a lot of hair that is shorter in comparison to your average hair length?

I have a theory and need your help. If everybody could please answer these few questions real quick:

1) Who here is still taking B5, even in tiny amounts from a B-Complex? If you are not taking any B5 in supplement form, how is your shedding?

2) I assume that everybody here took the B5 to combat their oily and acne prone skin.

Have you noticed any difference in your facial oil levels now compared to before B5 and while you were taking it?

3) Except for the shedding, how is your hair now compared to before you were taking B5? Dull and lifeless? Or oily? Has your hair darkened?

4) How was your scalp before B5, during B5 and how is it now? Oily, dry, flaky, dandruff?

5) Do you have dry skin/psoriasis anywhere on your body? Elbows,knees,arms,legs, etc.?

6) Do you shed a lot of hair that is shorter in comparison to your average hair length?

1) Not taking any B5 sups but it's in my post workout protein powder.

2) Face is much more oily than before taking B5.

3) Hair was very dull, straw-like until I stopped washing. It's better now but still not great.

4) Before B5, mild dandruff, mildly oily scalp. After B5, bad dandruff, super oily scalp.

5) Dry skin pretty much everwhere. Nothing a little lotion doesn't fix but I never had to use lotion before.

6) Yes. Mostly short hairs but long ones in there too.

Bout three weeks in on the colostrum now. Like I mentioned in previous post, shedding has gone down but I'm not convinced yet its the colostrum working. Gonna give it a few more weeks and see if things continue to improve before I give it credit.

As I have mentioned earlier, I've have been using the formula below to alleviate some of the most annoying symptoms of itchy, irritated scalp.

The listed amounts are by %weight, so you may want to use a small scale to prepare this concoction.

Jojoba Oil: 80.6%

Castor Oil: 11.0%

Lavender Essential Oil: 3.8%

Rosemary Essential Oil: 4.6%

Use a glass container. First, add castor and jojoba oils, mix them together and then add the essential oils.

The essential oils I'm using are manufactured by Now Foods and the carrier oils are sold by Swanson (100% Certified Organic).

I hope it helps.

I use a mixture of castor, olive and tea tree oil to treat my irritated scalp.

Btw, who here still has acne? And if you do, in which areas?

I use a mixture of castor, olive and tea tree oil to treat my irritated scalp.

I tried those oils as well. You should try the combo I descibed, though. My scalp feels fantastic.