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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 23:14

If you check old posts it is def the water here

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 23:13

If all the precautions said below fails, try herbal treatment. I started using a special herbal oil prescribed by herbal doctor. I can definitely see an improvement.

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EW GURU

Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 22:25

Don't worry, be happy that you're taking the first step. It could be the water, (i've also started using that shampoo for desalinated water and saw an improvement too), or something more but at least after seeing a doctor, if you need medication, you'll get it.

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EW GURU

Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 20:08

Lamaaz Do not worry, just important you don't keep putting off getting things sorted. You have taken the right step and made the appointment and relief will come once to speak to a professional who I am sure will help you. Do let us know how you get on. Good luck. Please do not worry .

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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 19:58

Try not to worry, I'm sure it can be sorted out. Take care and let us know how you get on. x

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 19:30

Thank you ladies for your comments, I already booked an apointment with a family dr @ the american hospital so that he would put me on the right direction and do the right tests! I am getting really worried now :(

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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 17:37

My hair has been falling out, since I got to Dubai. I believe it has something to do with the unfiltered water, that we shower in. I think it's the hair breaking off rather than falling out, due to the water being so harsh. I had a Pure Blue filter fitted and noticed an immediate improvement in the amount of hair falling and also my skin. Would definitely recommend.

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 17:24

My hair has been falling out, since I got to Dubai. I believe it has something to do with the unfiltered water, that we shower in.

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EW GURU

Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 17:11

I've been losing lots since my LO was born 6 months ago but never considered a deficiency of vit D

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EW GURU

Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 16:15

I noticed the same thing last year and it was Hashimotos (your own antibodies destroying your thyroid) and actually in my case caused me to have an underactive thyroid. I am now on medication for that and haven't noticed much regrowth but definitely less hair falling out. I was also tested for Ferritin - which was at 0 - for hair to grow, your ferritin levels must be at least 70! I was advised to have 4 infusions which I did and now my ferritin is in the normal range. This is very recent, but I'm looking forward to some regrowth. I am also Vitamin D deficient and am now on meds for that. This ALL happened post baby so it could just be readjustment or aging - either way, all three things contributed to the hair loss and I'm relieved that I saw a doctor when I did. I saw Dr. Hubert - at America Hospital. He really took my concerns very seriously and I feel much better now. Good luck!

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 16:47

Sounds like it could possibly be overactive thyroid, or also vit D deficiancy, and stress will definately cause hair loss! When my baby was born and we found out she had multiple heart defects, she underwent open heart surg at 4days old, got a serious wound infection from the surgery, etc...etc...etc.... I was losing my hair in GOBS! Now that she is doing better and I am feeling less overwhelmed, my hair is growing back and the spots that were bald look funny cuz I have tufts of hair that stick up ;) I also started taking vit D. I am overweight so I def dont have an overactive thyroid! Kinda wish I did LOL!

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 15:55

Defo a medical problem and as jewelsmiddle mentioned, it could be an overactive thyroid. This is something I had for years. Get to the doctor asap for a blood test etc. You will feel much better knowing and getting treated.

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EW GURU

Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 15:34

Don't wait to see the doctor later this month ( what kind of Doctor ? ) if you can manage to go now , you really should ! This is not normal to lose this much weight and hair and who knows what else you may have or may not have noticed that has changed. Tell the Doctor all you issues, there can be many reasons for these issues and immune system as pointed out could be it, Thyroid over active ? many other reasons. Don't wait if at all possible as it will not just go away.

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 15:19

Any recommendations ladies? where should i go and who should i see?

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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 13:20

Definitely see a dr!!@!! I had to take Biotin (if I recall correctly) injections for 6 wks! Your dr can do some bloodwork and see where the problem is before you start messing with your health. Don't wait otherwise it'll be harder and take longer to stop the hair loss

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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 10:36

Both weight loss and hair loss could be due to problems with the immune system. Think carefully about what you want to say to the doctor beforehand, so you don't leave out any important detail.

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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 10:29

If your hair is falling out, it is a medical problem. If your cat was losing hair in patches, you would take her to the vet, right? Unfortunately, many doctors still think it's just cosmetic, but be insistant that they find the reason.

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 10:24

I am helpless; i feel I’m losing half of my hair daily! if this keeps up, i will be bold next month :( I have lost about 7 to 8 kilos in around 3 months, my eating habits changed due to a problem with my stomach, which i should be seeing a doctor for later this month. but i do take multi vitamins, and i try to eat as healthy as possible, but still, my hair is falling and not the normal situation. please advise where should i go? Should i see a doctor or take more vitamins (the specified ones for hair and nails? <em>edited by lamaaz on 02/02/2011</em>

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