Some people may know from my previous posts that I've been struggling a lot with hair loss. Since this February it has rapidly increased and I'm trying my best not to stress about this. I am not on any medication, but have booked an appointment with a functional medicine practitioner from the list to help me find the root cause.
I am trying to work out what has triggered this hair loss for me again after 5 years of managing it through diet, although the hair that was lost has not been replaced.
In November 2021 I had the Hepatitis B vaccine as i needed it for Occy health clearance at work, and the 2nd dose in March. I have read on a forum type website about women experiencing hair loss after taking this vaccine and I'm devastated to think this might be what has triggered it of for me
My question is, has anyone heard of this link between vaccines (Hep B) and hair loss?
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This is interesting because I have noticed that many patients with Hashimoto’s disease and hypothyroidism, start to feel worse when their ferritin drops below 80 and usually there is hair loss when it drops below 50.
Whilst I've no personal experience, a quick Google check uncovers scientific evidence of it (link 1 below) and anecdotal (link 2).
Medics will deflect the possibility (as link 2) so you've made a good decision to seek out a FM practitioner. I trust you've considered relevant, other options eg thyroid, which I assume is behind Slow Dragons response.
My reply just now doesn't seem to have got through so I'll try again.
I understand your concern as I've suffered side effects from a prescription medication for many years. Only a natural approach has helped although I'm not 100% recovered after 6y.
And we won't be alone as many will suffer ongoing effects from meds including vaccines (yes including covid!).
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