I've been taking a multivitamin before my surgery date of Sept 25th (this MONTH WOOHOO!) and I've been having some hair loss.

I saw something on the internet about it, but wondered if anyone else had maybe had the same problem before surgery.

Thanks so much!

I haven't had any hair loss issues (knock on wood), but if you're dieting severely you may lose hair. There can be other causes, too. 

If you are not getting in enough protein, it may be causing your hair loss. If you have been ill, it can cause hair loss. Any big hormonal changes can cause hair loss, as well, like childbirth. Any thyroid issues, vitamin deficiencies, or some medications can be a cause, too.

I'd suggest calling your doctor and letting them know. They can check and help you determine the cause and how to correct it.

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery date! I wish you a safe and successful surgery and speedy recovery.

 

 

Nope, not really dieting. I'm drinking WAY more water than I ever have, though. I feel better than I have in ages, just waiting on my surgery date.

The vitamins are doing GREAT on my nails, maybe I've just been noticing this lately because I never did before...? Dunno.

Protein might be it, actually. The stuff they feed us at work is starch-CITY and probably has little to no nutritional value at all. No thyroid issues, they've checked that, I'm sure... no other meds I'm taking. Maybe I'm just shedding. LOL!

Thanks for the response!

Jean Ann, here's a little bit of info regarding hair loss with lack of protein in diet:

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Protein Malnutrition

Protein deficiencies can cause a person’s body to conserve protein by signaling hair to switch to a resting phase, halting hair growth and potentially causing hair loss. Protein malnutrition causes similar hair loss and hair growth problems as iron deficiency. Hair loss due to protein deficiency can be corrected with a proper diet

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Here are the government recommended dietary/daily amounts for protein:

(***For those that have malabsorptive procedures, the protein goals would be higher than the chart below. Seek the recommendation of your dietician.)

Protein Recommended Dietary/Daily Allowance (RDA)

Infants	Up to 12 months	13-14 grams
Children	1-3 yrs old	16 grams
	4-6 yrs old	24 grams
	9-10 yrs old	28 grams
Males	11-14 yrs old	45 grams
	15-18 yrs old	59 grams
	19-24 yrs old	58 grams
	25 and older	63 grams
Females	11-14 yrs old	46 grams
	15-18 yrs old	44 grams
	19-24 yrs old	46 grams
	25 and older	50 grams