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California, CA

My hair is falling out and getting really thin. Not sure if it's my meds, stress, Fibromyalgia. Anyone else having this issue I used to have really thick hair.

February 1, 2023
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Members connected over the frustrating experience of hair loss and thinning, with many uncertain whether the cause was fibromyalgia,... Read more

Members connected over the frustrating experience of hair loss and thinning, with many uncertain whether the cause was fibromyalgia, medications, stress, age, or a combination of factors. Several members shared practical solutions that worked for them, including vitamin D supplementation, low-dose minoxidil pills prescribed by a dermatologist, Hair Skin and Nails supplements, special shampoos, steroid scalp injections, and follicle powder to camouflage thin areas. A recurring theme was the importance of checking vitamin levels and thyroid function with a doctor, as deficiencies can often be a hidden culprit, while also acknowledging that menopause, long COVID, and alopecia may play a role in some cases.

A MyFibroTeam Member

My hair has gotten thin and breakage. Idk if it’s stress, medicine or health problems. Hope we find the answer to it

February 1, 2023
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi 👋 hope you feel ok .. ask your doctor about that sorry to hear … sending love and hugs

February 2, 2023
A MyFibroTeam Member

I take a supplement called "Hair Skin & Nails" which has helped to grow my hair again. I used to have a thick head of hair but as time caught up with me it had/has thinned. Nature's Bounty "Hair Skin & Nails" has given it some growth again - and thickness also. Just know that the supplement also grows the hair elsewhere so you, like me, just might have to deal with hair growth on your face too - which I deal with every day! The supplement also works on finger and toe nails! I chew two a day.

May 23, 2023
A MyFibroTeam Member

My hair loss stopped once i started taking vitamin D. It was a simple solution.
Check your vitamin levels, especially during the winter months when we don’t get outside.

February 10, 2023
A MyFibroTeam Member

I h got a prescription for low dose minoxidil pills and after a couple months my hair is coming back. It’s off label from a dermatologist. Saw it first in NYTimes.

February 4, 2023

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