I'm worried about the amount of hair Iose every day. los

[hisno1girl]

You guys know how much hair I have.  Tons.

I know it's normal to lose some hair every day but the amounts I'm seeing is a little alarming.

I took a picture to show my doctor when I go in.

I have a follow up appointment w/my regular doctor & the surgeon who took my gallbladder out in a couple of weeks and I'll bring it up then.

I feel like I have pockets of air in my abdomen and whenever I lay down or turn onto my side, I feel like stuff is moving around in there.

*sigh*

[cleo29]

Is your hair naturally straight or curly/wavy? Where are you noticing it? Any time or mainly in the shower when washing your hair?

[mccallister84]

I don't know how long ago your surgery was but when I had surgery I lost a ton of hair. I think the stress of the surgery did it. I also lost a lot of weight quickly bc I was on a liquid diet which compounded things. I also got my period way early the morning following the surgery (which sucked) and then didn't get it again for like 3 months. Surgery is a major stressor to the body.


Definitely follow up with your doctor but unfortunately I think it's more normal than not.

[hisno1girl]

My hair is a mixture of straight (on top) and slightly wavy (underneath) and the hair loss is daily. It's worse when I wash.

I don't use heat or styling products on my hair and I brush it daily. Not a vigorous brushing, just enough to smooth it out.

[hisno1girl]

Jul 7, 2013 19:46:57 GMT -5 mccallister84 said:

I don't know how long ago your surgery was but when I had surgery I lost a ton of hair. I think the stress of the surgery did it. I also lost a lot of weight quickly bc I was on a liquid diet which compounded things. I also got my period way early the morning following the surgery (which sucked) and then didn't get it again for like 3 months. Surgery is a major stressor to the body.


Definitely follow up with your doctor but unfortunately I think it's more normal than not.

My surgery was Wednesday. The hair loss has been happening for about two weeks. 

[TrickyBob]

Stress can make you lose your hair at a seemingly alarming rate.

[Deleted]

I have straight fine hair, but a shit ton of it. I lose clumps of hair when I shower, like a big wad of it every time which is usually every other day and I rarely use heat or styling products. I think if you have a lot of hair you tend to shed a lot of hair and its just kind of normal.

If i remember correctly they say you normally lose around 100-200 hairs a day.

[hisno1girl]

Jul 7, 2013 19:52:46 GMT -5 TrickyBob said:

Stress can make you lose your hair at a seemingly alarming rate.

Stress? Why would I be stressed?

*eye roll* 

lol

I guess I don't even realize the stress in my life because I've just accepted it as a norm.

[themysteriouswife]

I lose a lot in the summer months. It is worth bringing up to the doctors.

Could it be a hormonal change?

[circa1978]

I go through a period like this every four years or so, as if all my hair decides to fall out at once. Stress doesn't do it for me ( or I'd be bald) but diets do - and you are losing a fair amount of weight, no? Try biotin.

[TrickyBob]

Jul 7, 2013 19:57:53 GMT -5 hisno1girl said:

Jul 7, 2013 19:52:46 GMT -5 TrickyBob said:

Stress can make you lose your hair at a seemingly alarming rate.

Stress? Why would I be stressed?

*eye roll* 

lol

I guess I don't even realize the stress in my life because I've just accepted it as a norm.

lol. I'm not talking so much hair you'll go bald, but between your husband's stuff and kind of feeling down about it all, that could absolutely contribute to it. 

Other wise, I have very thin hair but a ton of it. I shed like no tomorrow. Hair on my clothing IS a part of my wardrobe (mainly because I don't notice it until someone picks it off of me....embarrassing!) And when I shower, a lot more comes out.