Hi all,
I have posted about this topic before and am hoping I might find someone with a similar experience to me.
Does anyone have a dual diagnosis of Hashi's and Alopecia Areata on here?
The reason I ask is my hair has dramatically changed in texture (and is thinning) since I introduced T3. I feel better on a T4/ T3 combo (125mcg Levo and 25mcg Liothyronine), however I do have insomnia (rarely sleep more than 5 hours).
Some people have suggested the hair follicle needs T4 and that T3 can speed up the hair cycle.. I have also been told that my symptoms could be a sign that I am hyper and that fine, wispy hair is a common symptom of this (used to be thick and solid). It has been suggested that I should think about reducing my dose of T3 to 10mcg and upping my T4.
Current labs (09/08):
TSH = 0.09
FT4 = 15.1 (9.00- 24.00)
FT3 = 5.5 (3.5 - 6.5)
B12 = 333
VitD = 110
Ferritin last test 02/08 = 209 (15-300)
Serum Folate last test 02/08 = 7.7 (2-17)
I doubt that it is the Alopecia which is causing the change as that is patchy hairloss and isolated to one part of my scalp... where as the texture change and thinning is all over.
Your help/ experience greatly appreciated as ever,
Welchy