Guest guest Posted May 13, 1999 Report Share Posted May 13, 1999 if u look at the lyme symptom list hair loss is one of them.....I use to have a full head of hair ......not any more......it is very thin especially on top.........but hey bald men are better lovers rite........just wish i had the energy to find out.....LOL Reid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 1999 Report Share Posted May 13, 1999 , The same thing happen to me when I first was sick with lyme. My hair got thinner and my hair dresser noticed it. With my recent relaspes I don't really see the thinning. I think it's because I'm on tons of vitamins. Vit C, Multi, Calicum/Mag, zinc, Q10 coenzyme, and taurine. I think it's helping. Feel better, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 1999 Report Share Posted May 13, 1999 , I'm not sure if hair loss is a symptom of Lyme -- maybe someone else can answer that question for you. But I do know that there are several drugs that cause hair loss. I've had hair loss from taking Neurontin, and long term use of Diflucan. You should ask your doctor is this is a possible side-effect from your treatment. Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 1999 Report Share Posted May 13, 1999 Hi , No, my hair has been getting thinner and thinner since LYme. I do know anti inflammatories do it too. Even ibuprofen like Advil, Connie MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 1999 Report Share Posted May 13, 1999 Hi , I have the same problem - loosing lots of hair. I wasn't sure if it was related to LD, but then saw it listed on a LD Symptoms List (sorry I don't remember which one). What does your MD say about it? Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 1999 Report Share Posted May 13, 1999 cheer up.........I and other lymers have the opposite problem...good old lyme has given us INCREASED levels of testosterone (and if I was a male I could see the positives to this)..but as a female my hair just keeps coming in THICKER.......ALL OVER..........so if lyme isnt getting you coming......it'll get you going... ;-) lymebrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 1999 Report Share Posted May 13, 1999 Hi , I have heard of others having this same problem, usually in their first year or two of Lyme disease, but it seems to go away and the hair does get better with treatment. Talk to your doctor about this, maybe there is something he/she can do sooner. Hugs, Marta - >From: Iggy81@... > >Ever since I have been diagnosed with chronic Lyme, my hair has become >thinner and thinner. There is a very significant change. So much so that even >my hair dresser has noticed. Is this another Lyme symptom? Or am I just >gettin old at 18? <G> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 1999 Report Share Posted May 13, 1999 In a message dated 5/13/99 8:36:36 AM, Iggy81@... writes: <<Ever since I have been diagnosed with chronic Lyme, my hair has become thinner and thinner. There is a very significant change. So much so that even my hair dresser has noticed. Is this another Lyme symptom? Or am I just gettin old at 18? <G> >> Hi , I have never heard of this symptom from Lyme. However Lyme can cause the craziest of things so I wouldn't be surprised. has your doctor given you an explanation for this? There is a stress related disease called alopecia (sp) that causes hair to fall out. Just a thought. Feel better -Val Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 1999 Report Share Posted May 13, 1999 - I have had Lyme for almost 4 years now and my hair has become much thinner also and clumps have also fallen out. I have been told that it is a symptom of Lyme. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 1999 Report Share Posted May 13, 1999 --- Iggy81@... wrote: > From: Iggy81@... > > Ever since I have been diagnosed with chronic Lyme, > my hair has become > thinner and thinner. There is a very significant > change. So much so that even > my hair dresser has noticed. Is this another Lyme > symptom? Or am I just > gettin old at 18? <G> > > > - My hair started falling out about a week after i got the rash. I still have a drain full everytime i take a shower. I just hope it regrows at the same rate or i am going to be bald. Take care. L(MI) > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Got an opinion? > > Make it count! Sign up for the ONElist Weekly > Survey now. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Please send privately messages unrelated to lyme. > /archives.cgi/ > /archives.cgi/Lyme-Docs > Email: -subscribeonelist > You may substitute " unsubscribe " , " digest " , or > " normal " for > the word " subscribe " ( " normal " is the opposite of > " digest " ) > _________________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 1999 Report Share Posted May 13, 1999 , I don't know how long you have had lyme,but My hair fell out just before I got diagnosed. And that was after three and a half years without any treatment. After I started on antibiotics it took about 3 months and I started noticing a difference. My hair started to come in heavier and it stopped falling out. It most certainly is a Lyme symptom....Hugs [Lyme-aid] hair >From: Iggy81@... > >Ever since I have been diagnosed with chronic Lyme, my hair has become >thinner and thinner. There is a very significant change. So much so that even >my hair dresser has noticed. Is this another Lyme symptom? Or am I just >gettin old at 18? <G> > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Got an opinion? > >Make it count! Sign up for the ONElist Weekly Survey now. >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Please send privately messages unrelated to lyme. >/archives.cgi/ >/archives.cgi/Lyme-Docs >Email: -subscribeonelist >You may substitute " unsubscribe " , " digest " , or " normal " for >the word " subscribe " ( " normal " is the opposite of " digest " ) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 1999 Report Share Posted May 14, 1999 Hey Reid, about the loss of libido thing... Believe me I hear ya. Re: [Lyme-aid] hair >From: RMcmur3194@... > >if u look at the lyme symptom list hair loss is one of them.....I use to have >a full head of hair ......not any more......it is very thin especially on >top.........but hey bald men are better lovers rite........just wish i had >the energy to find out.....LOL >Reid > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Are you hogging all the fun? > >Friends tell friends about ONElist! >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Please send privately messages unrelated to lyme. >/archives.cgi/ >/archives.cgi/Lyme-Docs >Email: -subscribeonelist >You may substitute " unsubscribe " , " digest " , or " normal " for >the word " subscribe " ( " normal " is the opposite of " digest " ) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 1999 Report Share Posted May 16, 1999 Hi all, Yes hair loss in another symptom of lyme. It was listed quite regularly on the major list of symptoms a whille back, but now they have moved on to bigger and better. Alot of women at the LD office are fat and bald!!! (LOL) including me! Keep smiling, Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 1999 Report Share Posted May 27, 1999 Hmm....I have not lost hair on my head but other places are as bald as a baby's you know what. Simply and plainly bald. It just happened and didn't grow back though not completely bald in this area, enough so that it's apparent and really strange. If I have to lose any, I do prefer where it doesn't show to the world! ValP74@... wrote: > From: ValP74@... > > In a message dated 5/13/99 8:36:36 AM, Iggy81@... writes: > > <<Ever since I have been diagnosed with chronic Lyme, my hair has become > thinner and thinner. There is a very significant change. So much so that even > my hair dresser has noticed. Is this another Lyme symptom? Or am I just > gettin old at 18? <G> > > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 1999 Report Share Posted May 28, 1999 , My hair has thinned in the last 6 months too, wonder if it's the buckets of abx? Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 1999 Report Share Posted May 28, 1999 Thinning on top of my head !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 1999 Report Share Posted May 28, 1999 Hi.I too am losing hair like crazy at 42 yrs old from chronic Lyme.I used to be able to make a full french twist with my ponytail and now rhere is hardly enough to look like aponytail.I am freaked out by it because I don't know if this is just a phase or if it is progressive.Maybe a wig? Hats? This is insane all these weird symptoms,is there no end/Sorry just venting a bit.Take care of your hair! hugs,Serenabee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 1999 Report Share Posted May 29, 1999 , I too have had hair loss, but they tell me that's more from the Hoshimotis thyroid disorder. Do you have a thyroid problem? Peace, Helen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 1999 Report Share Posted May 29, 1999 Hi , Have you mentioned this to your doctor, I am thinking thyroid problems??? Hugs, Marta >From: <swsftwtx@...> > >Hmm....I have not lost hair on my head but other places >are as bald as a baby's you know what. Simply and >plainly bald. It just happened and didn't grow back >though not completely bald in this area, enough so that >it's apparent and really strange. If I have to lose any, I >do prefer where it doesn't show to the world! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 1999 Report Share Posted May 30, 1999 Hi Serenabee, Everyone I know of who complained of hair loss with Lyme, seemed to have it come back after treatment. I hope that is the same for you. I never had that symptom fortunately, good thing, as my hair is thin enough as is. Hugs, Marta >From: SerenaBee@... > >Hi.I too am losing hair like crazy at 42 yrs old from chronic Lyme.I used to >be able to make a full french twist with my ponytail and now rhere is hardly >enough to look like aponytail.I am freaked out by it because I don't know if >this is just a phase or if it is progressive.Maybe a wig? Hats? This is >insane all these weird symptoms,is there no end/Sorry just venting a bit.Take >care of your hair! >hugs,Serenabee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 1999 Report Share Posted June 21, 1999 In a message dated 5/29/99 10:43:17 AM Eastern Daylight Time, SerenaBee@... writes: << Hi.I too am losing hair like crazy at 42 yrs old from chronic Lyme.I used to be able to make a full french twist with my ponytail and now rhere is hardly enough to look like aponytail. >> check your thyroid antibodies...how is your body temps esp in the am...maybe the lyme sparked hypothyroidism...hair loss/thinnning is a big symptom b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 1999 Report Share Posted June 22, 1999 dear brad i will check my thyroid levels again,you might be onto something.Thank You for your concern. Serenabee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 1999 Report Share Posted July 16, 1999 Hi , I don't have much hair either, but each strand makes me so warm. I don't know if it is lyme of menopause, but my head gets so hot, no fever, just hot. LOL, you should see what I have on, trying to finish e-mail and get back to AC, Hugs, Connie, MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 1999 Report Share Posted December 6, 1999 Dang! Curly hair would be great. If you look in the dictionary under " straight, " you'll see a picture of my hair!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 1999 Report Share Posted December 6, 1999 well I am here to blow your hypothesis! Blonde (natural thank you!) and 5'8 " sorry guys! pepipony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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