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LenaLoyd
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Need an advice

Post by LenaLoyd »

I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced hair loss/thinning after methatrexate or surgery for rupturede ectopic (ive had both)? ive notice this week (3 weeks post op and 6 weeks post methatrexate) ive got alot of hair falling out on a daily basis and its fine enough as it is so cant afford to lose anymore. I know stressing isnt going to help but ive been through so much and thought i was on the mend and now have to contend with this.
Does anyone have any advice on how to reduce it? I have started taking a skin, hair and nail supplement and [dietary supplement] supplement and using a hair thickening shampoo.

Any advice welcome!

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Re: Need an advice

Post by EPT Host 20 »

Dear LenaLoyd,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss,
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of the methotrexate injection and yes stress can certainly make the situation worse.
Unfortunately I am not medically trained so cannot give you specific advice on your symptoms, however it should be temporary (often new hair growth can be felt) and I would advise discussing any concerns with your GP.

Sending much love,
Karen x

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Sweekz992
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Re: Need an advice

Post by Sweekz992 »

Temporary hair loss can be a side effect of methotraxate treatment. I'm so sorry.

There's no feeling worse than feeling your hair starting to fall off as a woman.

I used to dread taking showers all the time. Now I don't mind.


This is my story and some of my best advice which I hope is going to be of much help.


I'm a woman in her 50's and I didn't give much thought to my sprouting gray hairs and my hair loss in my 30's during my first pregnancy because they were virtually undetectable; however, as my patch turned into a streak, I began to question whether or not I should address them although it was the last thing I wanted to do 😐


Should I color them? Should I stick to natural hairstyles where they'd go unnoticed? I was really on the fence, yet I didn't feel particularly rushed to conceal my grays...


I'm glad there are finally solutions out there for doing something about it that actually work!

[url removed per Trust policy] is a daily hair growth supplement that quite quickly helped me and my bestie to improve our hair and stop the gray with a few important but natural ingredients.

It wasn't until we found it we were able to make our hair stop falling off as fast although it doesn't stop completely!

I finally feel a lot more confident in my hair 😍

Wishing you the best of luck in your journey, sis.


Hope my advice was of help to you <3

Debbie

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