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Has anyone else had their hair fall out as they were recovering???

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Mine came out really badly when my weight was low - after about 1 year of being at a low weight my brush was full of hairs - however, now my weight is better - and my nutrition is balanced - things have improved.

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shortstack016 in reply to crazycrossstitcher

Is there anything specific I have to do to help it grow and make sure less falls out???

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crazycrossstitcher in reply to shortstack016

No - its about restoration of weight - and getting your mineral/electrolyte etc balance back by eating a good nutritious diet which includes fats, proteins and carbs - as well as the fruit and vege.

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shortstack016 in reply to crazycrossstitcher

So I should just eat the way I have been and just be patient???

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crazycrossstitcher in reply to shortstack016

Guess so - if you're eating a diet set correctly for nutritional balance - it does take time though.

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shortstack016 in reply to crazycrossstitcher

Ok thank you so much

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Houseelf

Yes, it's 'normal' for experience hair loss during recovery (happened to me too). It's delayed trauma - it signals stress in your body from three months before.

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shortstack016 in reply to Houseelf

Is there anything I can do to help it grow and stop it from a lot comimg out???

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Houseelf in reply to shortstack016

As crazycrossstitcher said, I'm afraid not - not at this moment anyway as it is due to the past stress your body has been put under due to starvation. Now you are eating more, more will be coming out as new hair is being regenerated. The best thing to do is to up your calorific intake (based on what you last shared that you ate, you really need to eat more and do so consistently so your body trusts you) by consuming nutrient dense foods. I hope you are seeing a doctor.

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shortstack016 in reply to Houseelf

So just do what i have been doing and just be patient??? Cause i have been eating a lot and its not falling out like it used to. Im not currently seeing a doctor.

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Alittlelost in reply to shortstack016

You might be already taking them but if not b complex vitamins can help certainty won’t be any harm xx

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shortstack016 in reply to Alittlelost

Ok thank you

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gddhlth

hey there. Hows the problem now?

Two things really helped. And after trying numerous methods, I discovered coconut oil to really strengthen my hair and stop the fall. And the second was a natural supplement I have been taking. It is basically made from natural vitamins that promote hair growth and strengthens hair.

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shortstack016 in reply to gddhlth

It isnt falling out now. But I feel like my hair isn't growing at all and it feels very thin and it feels like I don't have that much hair. Do you have any advice or opinions on that??? I also have curley hair, does that affect anything???

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gddhlth in reply to shortstack016

Rumor has it that the coconut oil has led to the sprout of new baby hair for some people. I cannot vouch for that. For me, it just stopped the fall.

What I can vouch for is the vitamin that I drink. It is called Vibrance Healthy Hair Vitamins by EU natural. Made completely from natural ingredients and vitamins.

I think if you anything will help it will be this. Check it out

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shortstack016 in reply to gddhlth

Ok I will for sure. Thank you so much. This has helped me a lot.

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gddhlth in reply to shortstack016

welcome :)