PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for December, 2001: Re: Spiro and hair to Tera

Re: Spiro and hair to Tera

From: Christie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 8 Dec 2001 16:20:01 -0500

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I know how you feel!! I'm waiting for blood test results to come back so that I can start on Spiro myself. I used to have a THICK head of hair, but no longer. I can even recall a few years ago, my cosmotologist saying "you'll never go bald!". I get so upset when I sweep my kitchen and bathroom because half of my hair is on the floor. Every time I wash my hair my heart plummets with each handful of that comes out. When I go out in public I think that everyone is staring at my "bald spot" and become very self-conscious. As for the rest of my body.... let's just say that if I could transplant the hair from there onto my head I could do an "herbal" shampoo commercial in a heartbeat!! LOL! There is hope though. While I realise that medication has a different effect on each of us, my friend is on Spiro and has new hair sprouting all over her head. (especially at the hair line) 200 mg does sound like a lot because my friend's dermotologist lowered her dosage from 100 to 50 mg. Sorry for intruding on your converation, but I just wanted to vent a little. Take care--- Christie

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From: anonymous@obgyn.net Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 3:49 PM To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS-MEDICATION Subject: Re: Spiro and hair to Tera

Hi Jen!

Thanks for your reply. This whole hair thing is a real bummer, huh? You are on 200 mg of Spiro. Interesting. My obgyn said that even 100 mg has seemed high to her. I'm only on 50 mg for now. She said if it didn't help in about two weeks she'd raise it. Hope so. I had tons of lovely hair and now my hair gets thinner by the minute. I swear I can even FEEL it falling out. Probably because I'm a little obsessed with it! My hair line has recessed about 1/8-1/4 or an inch in a month! Just a few scraggly hairs left in the "bald" areas. I know it takes time and I don't expect a quick fix but it sure would be nice!! I'd at least like to keep the hair that's left! Anyway, take care of your self. Remember - no one can add a day to their lives by worrying!!! Easier said then done I know - I should talk! God bless! Tera

At Sat, 8 Dec 2001, jen wrote: >
>Hi Tera!
>Thanks for your reply and for others who have responded, too! I will try
>to answer your questions, Tera. I have been taking 200 mg of Spiro for
>about 3 months. So far it has not helped, that I can tell, but it takes
>time. My hair loss has been all over, but when I was examined by an
>endocrinologist, he said he could see some slight hair recession at the
>hairline. My hair mostly just looks very thin now, but I sure wouldn't
>want to lose any more. I am also taking Ortho-Tricyclen, Wellbutrin,
>Valium, and various supplements, some of which you mentioned (but not
>saw palmetto). I have asked doctors if the bcp or other meds I am on or
>have been on are contributing to hair loss, and they have said there's a
>small chance, but not likely. I also am a vegan and have a lot of
>constant anxiety, so those are other possible factors, but because of
>the male pattern hair loss, it seems to be mostly related to pcos. The
>body hair I have is way out of control. My doc said it was the worst he
>has seen, even among those with pcos. (That made me feel just
>wonderful! Ha!) I am hoping the Spiro will help for that. I have been
>getting electrolysis done for a couple of years. It has helped a lot
>with facial hair, but has taken a long time. I am also on Vaniqua, but
>it is too soon to tell if that is helping yet, either. I wish you the
>best. Thanks again for your helpful info!
>jen
>
>--
>jen
>

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