Q about hair loss and hypothyroid (not MFP related)

I've been on thyroid medecine for years and I mentioned to my doctor that I didn't feel any different whether I took it or not, so she switched my meds...my hair begain falling out in clumps in the shower (amazingly not enough to show bald spots, but had it continued it would have eventually shown). I switched back to my old medicine and within a few months the shedding went back to a normal daily amount. So mention it to your doc and see about switching meds (I'm on the generic for levoxyl, not sure of the name of the one that made my hair fall out).

I also take Biotin, it's a hair, skin, and nails supplement, you can get it for under $2 at Target....just make sure to check with your pharmacist to make sure it doesn't mix badly with any of your RX's.

I have Graves disease, but had the radioactive iodine treatment and began taking levoxyl in 1996. My hair has fallen out since I began taking it. Some days I lose large clumps, other days it is just strands. My thyroid levels are good. But my hair continues to fall out. 15 years later, I'm not bald, but my hair is thinner than it used to be. It seems to be a part of my life I just have to deal with. I've tried taking different combinations of vitamins and supplements, nothing has worked.

I have Graves disease, but had the radioactive iodine treatment and began taking levoxyl in 1996. My hair has fallen out since I began taking it. Some days I lose large clumps, other days it is just strands. My thyroid levels are good. But my hair continues to fall out. 15 years later, I'm not bald, but my hair is thinner than it used to be. It seems to be a part of my life I just have to deal with. I've tried taking different combinations of vitamins and supplements, nothing has worked.

I take levothyroxine (is this the same, just generic?)

Yes, it's the same.

I was on Levoxothyrene (generic) for years. It stopped working recently and now I am on Synthroid (non-generic) and it has made a difference.

Did you start the medication when you started MFP? I only ask because a lot of things can cause hair loss, including your low calorie diet and not getting enough vitamins and minerals. Do you take a multivitamin?

It was falling out before MFP. I started my medication way before MFP (about 5 1/2 months ago. I've been on MFP for about 5 1/2 weeks.)

I take a prenatal/postpartum multivitamin 3 - 4 times a week.

Cool, I was just curious! Looks like you should probably ask for a different med. I hope you have better side effects with the next one.

I have had hypothyroidism since 18 months old. I was on Synthroid (the name brand stuff) for a long time until we lost our insurance. Now I am on the off brand, Levothyroxin and haven't had any adverse side effects. However, I do have a B 12 deficiency and an iron deficiency and a vitamin D deficiency which has nothing to do with my thyroid. My body does not metabolize vitamins and minerals correctly. It is why in the week leading up to my next B 12 shot I have a hard time functioning and being productive.