problem with hair

[Melcol]

need desperate views, I was diagnosed last year since then my hair has been flyaway and unmanageable an suggestions for best shampoo to use.

[Jaydee1507 Administrator]

Welcome to the group. If you could complete your profile it helps members understand your thyroid journey. Click on your image icon to start.

How do you feel?

What dose are you on?

Doyou always get the same brand of Levo at each prescription?

Do you have a copy of your latest blood results that you can share with us? You are legally entitled to this, ask at GP reception. In England you can get the NHS app and ask for permission to see your blood results on that by asking at GP’s reception..

Recommended thyroid blood test protocol: Test at 9am, fasting, last levo dose 24hrs before the blood draw (if you’re taking Levo) & no biotin containing supplements for 3-7 days (Biotin can interfere with thyroid blood results as it is used in the testing process)?

When hypo we get low stomach acid which means we cannot absorb vitamins well from our food, regardless of a great diet. For thyroid hormone to work well we need OPTIMAL levels of vitamins. Have you recently or could you ask your GP to test levels of ferritin, folate, B12 & D3? Private tests are available, see link for companies offering private blood tests & discount codes, some offer a blood draw service at an extra cost. thyroiduk.org/help-and-supp...

The cheapest test currently available is from Randox Heath which includes antibodies if you're OK with finger prick tests. randoxhealth.com/at-home/Th...

There is also a new company offering walk in & mail order blood tests in Crawley, Hove and Reigate areas. onedaytests.com/products/ul...

Do you know if you had positive thyroid antibodies? Many with autoimmune thyroid disease aka Hashimoto's benefit from a gluten free diet. A smaller percentage of those also need to remove dairy from their diet to feel well.

[Stourie]

hi I’ve always had dry hair but since being diagnosed hypo it’s been worse than ever. I’ve never found one yet that really helps so just use any. On herbal essences at the moment and it’s not any worse or better than the others that I’ve tried. Sorry that’s no help. Jo xx