Hair loss

[Mholzman]

I must confess, what prompted my joining this group is my basic vanity.

I think this Humira is making my hair fall out.

I also think that my joints are starting to actually feel better only one week post injection.

Guess I'm happy? But still...

[Needforname]

Sorry to hear. Is this a common thing with biologics? I've heard about this with Methotrexate.

[Mholzman in reply to Needforname]

Hi- I was on MTX for a few months prior to this. Did not tolerate it- stomach, yes & hair. This is new. Thx for writing

[BoneyC]

My hair has been falling out more than usual for about a year. My Hb is only just under normal range but my ferritin reserves are only 49. GP thinks taking ferrous sulphate (iron) to boost ferritin reserves up to 150 will bump up Hb level and stop my hair falling out so much. Check your bloods.

[Mholzman in reply to BoneyC]

Thank you, I'll for sure be doing this

[sylvi]

Looking good defines us and losing our hair makes how we feel different and i can understand what your saying. Give it a few weeks darling as usually the hair loss will settle down,if it doesn't then go back and speak to your rheumy darling.xxxxx

[Mholzman in reply to sylvi]

Thank you for your kindness. Hopefully you're right. Realistically, it's a small price, etc.

[Martinilady]

Ive been taking Humira since February. Havent experienced any real improvement yet. Still aches & pains everywhere will see Rheumy nurse in Aug. I told her last time that my hair had alot of short split fly-away ends. She checked it out & said there is no mention of hair problems with Humira.

[Mholzman in reply to Martinilady]

Interesting. She didn't look very far then, I have to say. It's in the literature. I hope they switch you to something that helps you soon.

[Simba1992]

Have read about Humira having an effect on thyroid in some people. When thyroid hormone production not sufficient the result often hair loss. Here a link about Humira and thyroid connection.

factmed.com/study-HUMIRA-ca...

[Mholzman in reply to Simba1992]

Thank you! Very interesting.

[Mholzman in reply to Mholzman]

Will ask for a level next time.

[LizzieR]

Hi,

Low Vit D makes your hair fall out too- seems to go with taking mtx. I take a spray and it helps. Also cut my hair short! X

[Mholzman in reply to LizzieR]

Ok- good to know! Yes, I cut mine too. Trying to love it.

[medway-lady]

MTX was dreadful, came out in handfulls. So I savd it and took it with me the MTX was stopped and on LEf its great.

[Mholzman in reply to medway-lady]

LEf?