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Re: advice please--hairloss, dr's apptmt
From: Lisa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 20 Oct 2001 22:38:40 -0500 (CDT)
Amy,
I've been taking spironolactone for a little over a year now. I used to
bleed every two weeks with it the first time i tried it. The second
time it tried it, I was also taking avandia. I do not have any abnormal
bleeding anymore.
My hairloss is getting better.
Lisa
>
>Spiro / Aldactone does NOT cause irregular bleeding for everyone. As
>with any drug some may have a reaction, but not everyone. Your Dr. may
>or may not have you take the pill with it. Since it can cause problems
>for a male fetus, you really don't want to get pregnant on it. If you
>don't have a need for bc now, let your Dr. know that you'll talk about
>it more should that change.
>
>BCP's I don't have any experience with as I can't tolerate them for
>long. Yasmin is supposed to have Spiro like properties but how much so
>I don't know.
>
>Have you tried vitamins yet? I've noticed a difference in my hair
>regrowth since starting a good multi vitamin. Zinc may be helpful with
>hairloss. A lot of vitamin A can cause it to get worse. If your iron
>levels are low, it can cause hairloss. Taking a multi with Iron could
>be helpful. (plus it would probably have the Zinc.)
>
>I read somewhere the other day that Tagamet (yep the stomach meds) has
>antiandrogenic properties. My Dad took Tagamet daily for years and
>years (Rx strength), so I assume it would be safe to take it for
>extended periods. (He's 90 and still doing great : ))
>
>There are various homeopathic remedies that people take. I admittedly
>don't know much about them. Saw Palmetto seems to be talked about a lot
>but again I don't know the specifics.
>
>There are various Rx creams and such that you might as your Dr. about
>if you'd like to avoid taking more meds.
>
>I'm sure your Dr. will have a lot of suggestions for you. If you want
>to research before you speak to them, there is a ton of info. on the
>net!
>
>Good luck!
>
>At Sat, 20 Oct 2001, amy wrote:
>>
>>Hey ladies,
>>
>>I have an endo appointment on the 9th and could really use some advice
>>beforehand.
>>
>>I have been on glucophage 1500 mg/day for over 2 years and everything
>>has gotten better except for hairloss. I still have excess hair
>>elsewhere but I don't care as much.
>>
>>I just want to stop losing the hair on my head! I have a wonky shaped
>>forehead due to a receding hairline and it's becoming pretty obvious.
>>What are my options?
>>
>>Can I take Spiro with Met? Is it worth the constant bleeding? I don't
>>need to worry about birth control right now so do I have to take the
>>pill with spiro?
>>
>>Would just taking the pill help? What else would help with the least
>>amount of side effects?
>>
>>Any advice would be appreciated.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Amy
>
>--
>Stay safe and feel free to email me anytime,
>
>Beth
>Rockport, MA
>
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