Underactive thyroid

[angelinacosta]

Hi getin worried have underactive thyroid on 75 mg of levo be on this for one month and 50 mg previous for 2 months my hair is really falling out will all my hair fall out is it the meds or the condition

Thank angela

[PinkNinja]

Do you have your latest blood test results? This will help us to know if you are optimally treated. Under active thyroid can cause hair to fall out but there are other causes too.

It is sensible to also test serum iron, ferritin, folate, vitamin B12, vitamin D and cortisol. Low or low-normal iron/ferritin in particular can contribute to hair loss.

I hope you find out what is causing it.

Carolyn x

[angelinacosta in reply to PinkNinja]

Got bloods took again just waiting on th coming back should have them buy end of the week

[faith63]

T4 has a side effect of hair loss, but so does hypothyroidism. Your meds are probably too low.