Question:
Do thyroid problems cause hair loss?

I am concerned because I am already losing hair and I have not yet had the surgery. My open RNY is scheduled for January 27th. I have a thyroid condition and take medication for it? Does anyone know if my hair loss will be greater because of this? Also, does anyone know if the thyroid condition can improve after surgery?    — Brenda B. (posted on January 11, 2000)

January 11, 2000
Hi i also have a thyroid problem and i take meds for it it doesn't cause hair loss i dont believe andyou will be able to still take your meds after surgery unfortuneatly they dont make a liquid form so you will have to crush your pill and with weight loss your thyroid could get better but you will have to still take the meds and discuss with your doc for retesting with out the meds to see if it has improved.... i had my surgery 12-17 and have a thyroid problem also have had hair loss in the past not from the surgery but from genes i guess.. just make sure you get lots of protiens this will help with hair loss... good luck
   — Ann F.

January 11, 2000
I am 11 months post op and I still take my meds to help with my hypo-thyroid condition. I had a problem with hair loss at 6 months out. My med team had me increase protein, and add 50 mg of zinc and 10,000 IUs of beta carotene to my suppliments. The hair loss stopped within two weeks of this protocol. Good luck!
   — Roseann M.