I am on thyroxine tablets as well as having to have B12 injections ever 3 months and am really struggling with my hair falling out.
It has been thinning for a while since starting these tablets around 10 years ago but recently, well 18 months ago, suffered with Acute Pancreatitis (AP) with Necrosis and have to follow a diet of 20grams of fat a day and no alcohol. That as well as being in the middle of menopause hasn't helped with my hair at all, double whammy, basically I started losing clumps of it and all though after being put on iron tablets by my doctor it has helped, my hair is not good at all.
I know I am very lucky to be alive as I nearly wasn't when I had my attack of AP and am being closely monitored but could really do with some help as to what vitamins to take that won't interfere with thyroid tablets and B12 injections that will help with my hair situation.
Someone did mention Kelp and Biotin to me but then another person said I shouldn't take Kelp at all with my tablets.
I would really appreciate any help or advice please....thank you for reading
xx
Tracy, Biotin and evening primrose oil are recommended but they aren't a quick fix, it can take up to a year. Low iron and zinc also cause hair loss. If you take zinc add magnesium too as they're synergistic.
Kelp is high in iodine and as Levothyroxine is mostly iodine adding kelp may overload you with iodine.
Hi Clutter, thank you for replying.
Apparently my iron is okay now from what doctor stated a few months ago and told me not to take them anymore. I am due another blood test in a couple of weeks to have a full blood count and check my iron and B12.
Am I better off taking Biotin, Zinc and Magnesium separately rather than trying to get a multi vitamin?
Tracey, don't take notice of GP's normal. It just means results are within range which is not the same as optimal. Ask for the results with lab ref ranges.
I think multi-vits are a waste of time. There's not enough of anything in them to treat low levels or deficiencies. Buy Biotin, zinc and mag separately.
Thank you Clutter, how much is recommended of each do you know please?
Tracey, 350mg magnesium (don't buy mag oxide, it's hard to absorb) and 15mg zinc. I don't know about Biotin, it'll tell you on the product information leaflet.
Thank you, I will check these out tomorrow