Lately I've noticed my hair beginning to thin out. It is distressing me a bit because I'm not to keen on going bald at 30. My thyroid function is fine and I have not been on any heavy duty IV antibiotics in over three years. I'm guessing it's genetics. My question is, are any of you guys experiencing hair loss? If so, do you take any drug to help prevent it? Is taking/using a drug like <em>finasteride or </em><em>Minoxidil even OK for someone with Cystic Fibrosis to do? Any interactions with other meds? I'm going to ask my doctor about it at my next appointment but would appreciate any advice till then. Thanks. </em><b></b>
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Lately I've noticed my hair beginning to thin out. It is distressing me a bit because I'm not to keen on going bald at 30. My thyroid function is fine and I have not been on any heavy duty IV antibiotics in over three years. I'm guessing it's genetics. My question is, are any of you guys experiencing hair loss? If so, do you take any drug to help prevent it? Is taking/using a drug like <em>finasteride or </em><em>Minoxidil even OK for someone with Cystic Fibrosis to do? Any interactions with other meds? I'm going to ask my doctor about it at my next appointment but would appreciate any advice till then. Thanks.</em><b></b>
Lately I've noticed my hair beginning to thin out. It is distressing me a bit because I'm not to keen on going bald at 30. My thyroid function is fine and I have not been on any heavy duty IV antibiotics in over three years. I'm guessing it's genetics. My question is, are any of you guys experiencing hair loss? If so, do you take any drug to help prevent it? Is taking/using a drug like <em>finasteride or </em><em>Minoxidil even OK for someone with Cystic Fibrosis to do? Any interactions with other meds? I'm going to ask my doctor about it at my next appointment but would appreciate any advice till then. Thanks.</em><b></b>
Ugghh, I just got done reading some of the potential side effects from <em>Finasteride and Minoxidal. I think I rather have the hair loss than risk that horror. The side effects of </em><em>Finasteride alone make me ill with fear. Seriously, there are entire forums dedicated to the damage and ruined lives that drug has caused. <br></em>
Ugghh, I just got done reading some of the potential side effects from <em>Finasteride and Minoxidal. I think I rather have the hair loss than risk that horror. The side effects of </em><em>Finasteride alone make me ill with fear. Seriously, there are entire forums dedicated to the damage and ruined lives that drug has caused. <br></em>
Ugghh, I just got done reading some of the potential side effects from <em>Finasteride and Minoxidal. I think I rather have the hair loss than risk that horror. The side effects of </em><em>Finasteride alone make me ill with fear. Seriously, there are entire forums dedicated to the damage and ruined lives that drug has caused. <br></em>
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tarheel
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LTA</b></i>
I am a woman and I am experiencing it. i think it is from being on prednisone over and over. <img src=""> i think I have lost half my hair!</end quote></div>
<div><br></div><div>I think it is honest to god, the ONE and only side effect I DO NOT get from that drug. But it is a well known side effect of it, so if you're on it I'd address that with your doctor. I do, however, get some NASTY hot flashes from that drug... and I'm 18. What's more likely- a 29 year old going bald and an 18 year old going through menopause, or side effects of the millions of meds we're on? Hmm.....</div>
I am a woman and I am experiencing it. i think it is from being on prednisone over and over. <img src=""> i think I have lost half my hair!</end quote></div>
<div><br></div><div>I think it is honest to god, the ONE and only side effect I DO NOT get from that drug. But it is a well known side effect of it, so if you're on it I'd address that with your doctor. I do, however, get some NASTY hot flashes from that drug... and I'm 18. What's more likely- a 29 year old going bald and an 18 year old going through menopause, or side effects of the millions of meds we're on? Hmm.....</div>
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tarheel
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LTA</b></i>
I am a woman and I am experiencing it. i think it is from being on prednisone over and over. <img src=""> i think I have lost half my hair!</end quote>
<br>I think it is honest to god, the ONE and only side effect I DO NOT get from that drug. But it is a well known side effect of it, so if you're on it I'd address that with your doctor. I do, however, get some NASTY hot flashes from that drug... and I'm 18. What's more likely- a 29 year old going bald and an 18 year old going through menopause, or side effects of the millions of meds we're on? Hmm.....
I am a woman and I am experiencing it. i think it is from being on prednisone over and over. <img src=""> i think I have lost half my hair!</end quote>
<br>I think it is honest to god, the ONE and only side effect I DO NOT get from that drug. But it is a well known side effect of it, so if you're on it I'd address that with your doctor. I do, however, get some NASTY hot flashes from that drug... and I'm 18. What's more likely- a 29 year old going bald and an 18 year old going through menopause, or side effects of the millions of meds we're on? Hmm.....
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tarheel
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LTA</b></i>
I am a woman and I am experiencing it. i think it is from being on prednisone over and over. <img src=""> i think I have lost half my hair!</end quote>
<br>I think it is honest to god, the ONE and only side effect I DO NOT get from that drug. But it is a well known side effect of it, so if you're on it I'd address that with your doctor. I do, however, get some NASTY hot flashes from that drug... and I'm 18. What's more likely- a 29 year old going bald and an 18 year old going through menopause, or side effects of the millions of meds we're on? Hmm.....
I am a woman and I am experiencing it. i think it is from being on prednisone over and over. <img src=""> i think I have lost half my hair!</end quote>
<br>I think it is honest to god, the ONE and only side effect I DO NOT get from that drug. But it is a well known side effect of it, so if you're on it I'd address that with your doctor. I do, however, get some NASTY hot flashes from that drug... and I'm 18. What's more likely- a 29 year old going bald and an 18 year old going through menopause, or side effects of the millions of meds we're on? Hmm.....
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>D</b></i>
Lately I've noticed my hair beginning to thin out. It is distressing me a bit because I'm not to keen on going bald at 30. My thyroid function is fine and I have not been on any heavy duty IV antibiotics in over three years. I'm guessing it's genetics. My question is, are any of you guys experiencing hair loss? If so, do you take any drug to help prevent it? Is taking/using a drug like <i>finasteride or </i><i>Minoxidil even OK for someone with Cystic Fibrosis to do? Any interactions with other meds? I'm going to ask my doctor about it at my next appointment but would appreciate any advice till then. Thanks. </i></end quote></div><br><br><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><em>Well D, a few years ago, I had experienced some hair
loss; I now have a fairly noticeable receding hairline. And what's funny is
thick and good hair runs on my father's side of the family; my grandfather is
pushing 80 and has more hair then me! But I credit that to taking an antacid 2
X a day, as antacids tend to negate the action of B Vitamins, which are
integral to a good scalp. But I didn't research this until the problem arose.
Don't count on any doctor to tell you the side effects of drugs- research all
the drugs you are on yourself!</em>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em> </em>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em>I pretty much stopped the hairloss by taking a natural
antacid in the am, with a B complex vitamin, and pepcid at night.</em>
<br>
Lately I've noticed my hair beginning to thin out. It is distressing me a bit because I'm not to keen on going bald at 30. My thyroid function is fine and I have not been on any heavy duty IV antibiotics in over three years. I'm guessing it's genetics. My question is, are any of you guys experiencing hair loss? If so, do you take any drug to help prevent it? Is taking/using a drug like <i>finasteride or </i><i>Minoxidil even OK for someone with Cystic Fibrosis to do? Any interactions with other meds? I'm going to ask my doctor about it at my next appointment but would appreciate any advice till then. Thanks. </i></end quote></div><br><br><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><em>Well D, a few years ago, I had experienced some hair
loss; I now have a fairly noticeable receding hairline. And what's funny is
thick and good hair runs on my father's side of the family; my grandfather is
pushing 80 and has more hair then me! But I credit that to taking an antacid 2
X a day, as antacids tend to negate the action of B Vitamins, which are
integral to a good scalp. But I didn't research this until the problem arose.
Don't count on any doctor to tell you the side effects of drugs- research all
the drugs you are on yourself!</em>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em> </em>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em>I pretty much stopped the hairloss by taking a natural
antacid in the am, with a B complex vitamin, and pepcid at night.</em>
<br>
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>D</b></i>
Lately I've noticed my hair beginning to thin out. It is distressing me a bit because I'm not to keen on going bald at 30. My thyroid function is fine and I have not been on any heavy duty IV antibiotics in over three years. I'm guessing it's genetics. My question is, are any of you guys experiencing hair loss? If so, do you take any drug to help prevent it? Is taking/using a drug like <i>finasteride or </i><i>Minoxidil even OK for someone with Cystic Fibrosis to do? Any interactions with other meds? I'm going to ask my doctor about it at my next appointment but would appreciate any advice till then. Thanks.</i></end quote><br><br><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><em>Well D, a few years ago, I had experienced some hair
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thick and good hair runs on my father's side of the family; my grandfather is
pushing 80 and has more hair then me! But I credit that to taking an antacid 2
X a day, as antacids tend to negate the action of B Vitamins, which are
integral to a good scalp. But I didn't research this until the problem arose.
Don't count on any doctor to tell you the side effects of drugs- research all
the drugs you are on yourself!</em>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em></em>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em>I pretty much stopped the hairloss by taking a natural
antacid in the am, with a B complex vitamin, and pepcid at night.</em>
<br>
Lately I've noticed my hair beginning to thin out. It is distressing me a bit because I'm not to keen on going bald at 30. My thyroid function is fine and I have not been on any heavy duty IV antibiotics in over three years. I'm guessing it's genetics. My question is, are any of you guys experiencing hair loss? If so, do you take any drug to help prevent it? Is taking/using a drug like <i>finasteride or </i><i>Minoxidil even OK for someone with Cystic Fibrosis to do? Any interactions with other meds? I'm going to ask my doctor about it at my next appointment but would appreciate any advice till then. Thanks.</i></end quote><br><br><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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thick and good hair runs on my father's side of the family; my grandfather is
pushing 80 and has more hair then me! But I credit that to taking an antacid 2
X a day, as antacids tend to negate the action of B Vitamins, which are
integral to a good scalp. But I didn't research this until the problem arose.
Don't count on any doctor to tell you the side effects of drugs- research all
the drugs you are on yourself!</em>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em></em>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em>I pretty much stopped the hairloss by taking a natural
antacid in the am, with a B complex vitamin, and pepcid at night.</em>
<br>
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>D</b></i>
Lately I've noticed my hair beginning to thin out. It is distressing me a bit because I'm not to keen on going bald at 30. My thyroid function is fine and I have not been on any heavy duty IV antibiotics in over three years. I'm guessing it's genetics. My question is, are any of you guys experiencing hair loss? If so, do you take any drug to help prevent it? Is taking/using a drug like <i>finasteride or </i><i>Minoxidil even OK for someone with Cystic Fibrosis to do? Any interactions with other meds? I'm going to ask my doctor about it at my next appointment but would appreciate any advice till then. Thanks.</i></end quote><br><br><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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thick and good hair runs on my father's side of the family; my grandfather is
pushing 80 and has more hair then me! But I credit that to taking an antacid 2
X a day, as antacids tend to negate the action of B Vitamins, which are
integral to a good scalp. But I didn't research this until the problem arose.
Don't count on any doctor to tell you the side effects of drugs- research all
the drugs you are on yourself!</em>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em></em>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em>I pretty much stopped the hairloss by taking a natural
antacid in the am, with a B complex vitamin, and pepcid at night.</em>
<br>
Lately I've noticed my hair beginning to thin out. It is distressing me a bit because I'm not to keen on going bald at 30. My thyroid function is fine and I have not been on any heavy duty IV antibiotics in over three years. I'm guessing it's genetics. My question is, are any of you guys experiencing hair loss? If so, do you take any drug to help prevent it? Is taking/using a drug like <i>finasteride or </i><i>Minoxidil even OK for someone with Cystic Fibrosis to do? Any interactions with other meds? I'm going to ask my doctor about it at my next appointment but would appreciate any advice till then. Thanks.</i></end quote><br><br><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><em>Well D, a few years ago, I had experienced some hair
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thick and good hair runs on my father's side of the family; my grandfather is
pushing 80 and has more hair then me! But I credit that to taking an antacid 2
X a day, as antacids tend to negate the action of B Vitamins, which are
integral to a good scalp. But I didn't research this until the problem arose.
Don't count on any doctor to tell you the side effects of drugs- research all
the drugs you are on yourself!</em>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em></em>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em>I pretty much stopped the hairloss by taking a natural
antacid in the am, with a B complex vitamin, and pepcid at night.</em>
<br>
Im a female & have a lot of breakage in my hair.. The stylist said she thinks about 6-8 months ago some med caused this .. so now I have to ask my dr what I was taking about that time.. Hope you find some answers to your problem.. <div><br></div><div> Take care <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni</div>
Im a female & have a lot of breakage in my hair.. The stylist said she thinks about 6-8 months ago some med caused this .. so now I have to ask my dr what I was taking about that time.. Hope you find some answers to your problem..<br>Take care <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni