Guest guest Posted February 12, 2002 Report Share Posted February 12, 2002 MSM is great for hair loss, brittle fingernails, etc.; just be sure to match it gram-for-gram with Vitamin C, or you'll be even *more* tired than you already are! MSM is pretty commonly available -- I got my last batch from the supermarket. > My hair is > still falling out at an alarming rate. Every time I wash my hair, or brush > it or even run my fingers through my hair, I get anywhere from 5 to more > strands of hair.....this is each time. so during the course of washing my > hair, I could lose up to 50 or more strands. My hair has went from being > very thick and fully, to very thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 I still think (yes, I should just do a standard e-mail for my answer to things like this <grin>), you should consider taking iron, preferably in liquid and definitely non sweetened form (with vitamin C of some kind, as someone mentioned earlier when I wrote about this before). It's virtually impossible for any menstruating woman to not be anaemic, but there are degree of iron deficiency. The birth control pill and any other synthetic steroids (and I expect antibiotics as well but I don't have the evidence for this) creates, as well as worsens, mineral and vitamin deficiencies. Lack of iron also depresses the immune system and thus can lead to thyroid problems as well as many other problems, according to the individual's susceptibility. Lack of iron and a depressed immune system also predisposes a person to yeast overgrowth and candidiasis which leads, with or without the wrong types of processed foods, to bloating and weight problems. Hair loss is a classic sign of anaemia. There are also lots of people who are naturally anaemic and of course in women it becomes a thousand times worse, compounded by menstruation, prescription drugs, candidiasis etc. I was told for years I was not anaemic, although in recent times I have been aware of anaemia in the family after finding a wartime medical certificate for grandfather saying he was suffering from anaemia and digestive problems. In the past couple of months, I insisted on having a copy of a recent blood test and found that I was indeed severely anaemic despite taking liquid iron off my own bat for about four months beforehand. No medic has ever told me that I was anaemic. I have been " treated " , (wrongly I now realise), for all types of ills which I now know are attributable to anaemia, being told (wrongly I now realise) I have a separate medical conditions for all these ills. I have also been " treated " wrongly for all the symptoms of anaemia in isolation from each other and given prescription drugs which have damaged my body. This is really what is meant by physicians not treating the whole body. Of course, a lot of chief executives of drug companies and medics have lots of dosh to spare for visiting golf clubs on luxury holidays out of this... Alice In a message dated 2/13/02 3:55:09 AM, Teddii189@... writes: << Hey gang.. I've been following the thyroid thread with great interest. A friend of mine is having lots of problems with hers and it doesn't seem to be improving. I know this isn't exactly candida-related but I have been impressed with the enormous wealth of knowledge that this group collectively holds and thought I would see if anyone can relate to my friend or offer suggestions. Here's her story: Beginning: In October 2001, I went to the doctor and was diagnosed (spelling) with hypothyroidism. The doctor put me on .1 mg of Levothyroxine (Synthroid). When I went back to have blood drawn in December to check my thyroid levels, they were still extremely low, so the doctor increased my dosage to .2 mg of the same meds. I am currently on the .2 mg of Levothyroxine (Synthroid). I will be going back to have my thyroid levels tested on March 1, 2002. I will let you know what they are or if they are still low. I am not taking any vitamins, herbs or anything else. I have also been warned about ingesting Dairy, or calcium (spelling) at the same time that I take my meds, so I have been very careful about not drinking milk at the same time. If I plan on having dairy, then I try to wait at least an hour or longer before I take my meds or after I take my meds to have the milk. I have already mentioned my symptoms, but I will rewrite them so you have everything in the same email. I am extremely tired, although this is starting to get better. My hair is still falling out at an alarming rate. Every time I wash my hair, or brush it or even run my fingers through my hair, I get anywhere from 5 to more strands of hair.....this is each time. so during the course of washing my hair, I could lose up to 50 or more strands. My hair has went from being very thick and fully, to very thin. I can't seem to lose weight no matter how much or how little I eat. I don't think I have gained any weight. Although I might have...I don't keep track very well. I hate scales. Like I told you the other night, I look like I am 9 months pregnant and about ready to " pop " My face is very round....looks like I have at least 2 or more chins....this could just be my weight, but one never knows. TIA for ANYTHING!! Love, Laurie >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2002 Report Share Posted February 14, 2002 so is it possible to be not be anemic and have an iron deficiency? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2002 Report Share Posted February 14, 2002 I certainly think it's possible for some people to have a minor iron deficiency and others to have a greater one. I don't actually know the technical definition of anaemia ... My dictionary says " lack of blood or red corpuscles in the blood, bloodlessness " . I've now shown to a number of people my blood test and they all say I'm definitely severely below par. I just had one test relevant to my " iron " levels. I don't know if there are different kinds of tests one can have. But I had two tests, one for iron and one for Iron Binding Sat which were both severely below par. It's an interesting question you pose -- whether anaemia is a very specific ailment or whether it just means iron deficiency. Although it could be nitpicking if the way to treat both is the same... So the answer is " I don't know " . Perhaps others are more expert than me... Alice In a message dated 2/14/02 2:14:19 PM, roniron4@... writes: >so is it possible to be not be anemic and have an iron deficiency? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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