Hair Loss Post Tx

[Cordelia]

Hi lainiepop!

I wonder that too, if it just takes time to get used to the meds?   I completely side with you on that thought!         

[MooseMom]

My hairdresser commented last time it had thickened. So maybe sometimes its a case of the body etting used to the drug changes?!

That's probably the case.  It's what my tx neph and coordinator keep telling me.

I know this is going to sound weird, and it's probably only an optical illusion, but it seems that I lose a lot less hair after I've had it cut.  I know it's probably because with longer hair, it just LOOKS like there's a lot more hair in the sink (and I guess there is, actually!), but my hair looks a lot more normal when it is a bit shorter.

[Cordelia]

Hi Lainiepop, I've wondered that too, if it takes time for adjusting. I know I had the same thing with dialysis. For the first 6 months on D, it was the worst.

That's really interesting MM, what you were saying about your hair, its so interesting to hear everyone sharing their experiences, it sure helps to know that I'm not alone!