losing hair @ 4 years.......

i have a question for you long timers..... i have been losing my hair and i am not sure why. i take my vitamins, i have to because after having my blood clot this past year we found that i was severly anemic. anyway, lately, my hair has been falling out like alot when in the shower and i find it very disturbing. i was wondering if this could be a condtion of tyroid disease maybe? any insite would be greatly appreciated. tracey

here's some info on vitamin info ... my hair still falls out but its done that my whole life... just more so after WLS surgeries.. http://www .netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/vitamins_which.htm deb

Tracey--I find that whenever I slack off on my protein I start losing my hair again. It is a symptom of thyroid disease also.

i have been eating my protein requirements and i drink protein shakes daily as well. i did have a regular tyroid test done but it came back negative. i have had such a hard time losing this weight it is making me crazy. can anyone tell me if there is another test that can tell you if you have a thyroid condition that i can request my doctor to perform? with my hair falling out and my weight just being soo slow i really think i am having a medical problem. tracey

I have to do 120 grams supplemented protein, alone with some Omega-3's....we need a bit of fat (oil) in our system also. I like avocado, or a bit of mayo for that. Darlene

If it was me, I would want a zinc level done...as well as getting my protein levels checked (total protein, albumin and prealbumin). ~KD in WA

Hi Tracey, I am about 6 1/2 yrs post op.   I do find still that I will lose hair once I  realize I have consistantly screwed up my protein levels.  Once I see the hair in the drain, its a wake up call for me to stop slacking and up my protein levels.    As I have learned and continue to learn, you have to always follow the rules as close as you can in order for your body to like you! take care Lynne