Hypothyroidism and alopecia

[gem03]

I have hypothyroidism (under active) this developed 6 years ago as postpartum, so was over and then under! Has been well managed with thyroxine but recently I’ve developed carpel tunnel syndrome, a painful swelling in my foot and alopecia, the alopecia is awful. GP believes it is all auto immune and linked to my thyroid. My TSH is normal, managed to get the gp to agree to a t3 and t4 check next week but wanted to know if anyone else has experienced similar, especially the alopecia and if so any ideas how to help it?

Many thanks.

[gem03]

Thank you for your reply.

My TSH was normal, but I’ve got more tests on Tuesdays for t3 and t4. I know my vit D has been low before and I always struggle with my iron levels. I will request for them to be done again as didn’t think of them all being linked to my thyroid/hair loss!

[gem03]

Typically I didn’t take note of my tsh, normally I keep a record of it! I will try and get hold of the result....

thank you.

[Rosie2m]

It’s also worth noting that a vitamin deficiency could also cause hair loss, i don’t know which one as I can’t remember exactly but a distant friend of mine suffered with it quite severely but has since grown all her hair back after it being treated. Not necessarily the cause but an avenue to look down if you can’t find a solution anywhere else x

[mandyjane in reply to Rosie2m]

That could be B12 deficiency, common with thyroid conditions. have a look at Dr Chandys B12 support group online for more info.

[G2G2]

Zinc deficiency can also result in hair loss.