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Re: advice please--hairloss, dr's apptmtFrom: Sonnet (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sun, 21 Oct 2001 03:22:27 -0500 (CDT)
At Sat, 20 Oct 2001, Beth wrote: > >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 >
-- Sonnet Fitzgerald, PCOS Association, Online Community Liason. Email: sonnet@pcosupport.org
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