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Low Thyroid and Hair Loss
Asked by S.S. from Provo
on October 8, 2009
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So just wondering...does anyone's hairbrush get hair in it after showering/brushing hair? How common is that?
It seemed like once I started on armour thyroid medic...
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- Are you sure it's an abnormal amount of hair loss? I'd guess that I lose about 20-30 hairs when I comb my fingers through my hair after showering. (I have curly hair s...
- hair loss is usually 3 months behind or so I've heard. I take vitamins for my hair and have actually had more growth in the front of my scalp. They are cheap on ebay a...
- Surprisingly, my endocrinologist told me that hair can also thin from TOO MUCH thyroid hormone, so getting it just right is important. Also, with regard to "uptake"--m...
Looking for Advice...
Asked by M.W. from Detroit
on September 22, 2008
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Hi! this may be long but I was wondering if any other moms have gone through this so I'll just cut to the chase... April 28th I was 5 weeks preg and miscarried, so my ...
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- This is just my opinion... I would give all the drugs a break and see if your body can get back on its' normal cycle (you said you didn't have a problem getting you...
- I am afraid of taking drugs in general. I feel that they they just treat symptoms and may cause more problems that are worse. I would do research on natural ways to re...
- I have PCOS. Definitely took a long time to conceive our first as I was only having periods about 4 times per year. Sounds like the Provera and clomid plan is typical....
Desert Valley Pediatrics
Asked by J.E. from Phoenix
on May 1, 2007
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Does anybody go to Desert Valley Pedi. If so do you recommend a good doctor for my son who is three. And when do you start with dentist and who do you guys recommend?I...
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- My son attends the 107th Ave location and he sees either Dr. Lisa Ring or Dr. Myopa (she is from India). They are great. I'm satisfied each time I go there. As far as ...
- I am not sure about the pediatrics, but I know that you should take you son to the dentist as soon as he has his teeth in. My son's baby teeth rotted quickly from juic...
- I have used DVP for 5 years now. I have no complaints. I recommend Dr. Speikerman but he is really hard to get into because everyone wants him. As far as a dentist ...
Looking for Awesome Pediatric Dentist.
Asked by B.H. from Phoenix
on March 6, 2008
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I am in search of an awesome pediatric dentist. I was going to one and had something happen as to were we left the practice. I live in the Surprise area but am willi...
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- Arrowhead Children's Dentistry! Dr. Jane and her staff are fabulous!
- B., I have two little ones and we use and absolutley LOVE West Valley Pediatric Dentistry. They have three locations, Surprise, Anthem, and I believe in Litchfield ...
- 13575 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD #1000 LITCHFIELD PARK , AZ 85346 ###-###-#### I really like this one! I've taken my almost three year olds twice and its totally kid ...
Losing Hair, Really Tired
Asked by M.J. from Sacramento
on November 6, 2011
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I've started losing large amounts of hair at the same time I'm noticing I'm unusually tired (I can't help but fall asleep every afternoon ... my kids will wake me). I ...
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- Thyroid, adrenals...start there. Have your regular doc do standard blood tests but if those show nothing and she has no other suggestions, see a chiropractor or other ...
- It could be food sensitivities. www.betterhealthusa.com will tell you alot more. Hope you feel better soon!
- Have your thyroid tested again. If the TSH is in the 4+ range, you're on the low side. Other than that, I can't think of anything. Anemia?
Feeling like I Got Beat Up!
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on November 12, 2008
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I have been have spells of feeling like I either got beat up or had a really tough work out. I don't work out I'm a stay at home mom and watch my 1 year old niece. Thi...
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- When that happened to me last year I found out I had the flu. I don't know if it's something that would come and go though.
- Hi S., I don't know if you have soreness in different areas of your body or not, but I have fibromyalgia and I too have the same symptoms that are sporadic. Someti...
- My first thought was thyroid. If you do go on a prescription, make sure it is Armour, which is natural & not synthetic. Most mainstream doctors don't do the right thyr...
Diet Issues?
Asked by R.H. from St. Louis
on April 17, 2009
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I have recently started eating more healthy. I don't like to refer to it as a diet, but I have been trying to eat more natural foods and less processed foods. So far...
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- I can't explain the headaches but the hair and nails is easy. When you increase your activity level you also increase your metobolism. Your hair and nails grow faste...
- It doesn't sound like your "diet" should be affecting you negatively - you haven't stopped eating any food group, have you? I would definitely see a dr. Good luck! Let...
- I think you should have your Dr. check your thyroid levels.
My Health, Your Thoughts...
Asked by S.O. from Lansing
on October 19, 2010
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I have some symptoms that I have had since I was a teen such as extreme fatigue, however over the past couple of years I have felt like I have aged like crazy, I am so...
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- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? By EBV, do you mean Epstein Barr Virus? I became deathly ill at the age of 8 (VERY RARE) with non-stop vomiting, motion sickness, disorie...
- It stinks to be sick! Know that there are other options. If you want to explore wellness solutions, let me know. We can talk about how natural alternatives can help...
- S., Could you have food sensitivities where the symptoms are presenting themselves as a thyroid condition or rheumatism? Food intolerances are not food allergies...
Thyroid Stimulus Hormone Low?
Asked by B.L. from San Francisco
on December 15, 2009
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Hi Mama's,
I just got a call back from my doctor's office about all the fun pregnancy blood and urine tests I had to do a few weeks ago. Apparently my thyroid stimu...
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- Hi B., There is a supplement called CO-Q10 that helps support thyroid function and could potentially provide energy. You can pick this up at any health food store a...
- hi B., i had the same problem during my pregnancy, my tsh was basically non-existent. the low tsh is an indicator of an overactive thyroid. your tsh is generally ...
- Update 12/22: Don't take L tyrosine unless you need more thyroid hormone (hypo) and under your doctor's supervision. Taking iodine for hyper is not recommended by...
Underactive Thyroid and Dieting
Asked by S.D. from St. Louis
on March 13, 2009
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Hello All,
I was recently diagnosed with Underactive Thyroid and Hypoglicemia after the birth of my second child..I am being treated now for about 6 months but Im hav...
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- Hi S., I have both too! Do you take a Rx for it? I would recommend a natural form like Armour Thyroid in place of a synthetic one like Synthroid. Also, there is a gre...
- I don't know about the thyroid part, but I do know there are ways to "sneak" exercise into your daily routine. Take the elevator instead of the stairs. Don't save ...
- As frustrating as it is, be patient. People who lose weight gradually tend to keep it off longer than those who see the pounds fall off very quickly. You are doing g...
