Going bald..

I know what you mean, MayBee.
It seems like it might be fun having a variety of wigs, but the reality of perching something on your head that might blow away or twist sideways is a different story.
I keep thinking if I had a wig it would fit better if I had less hair, because mine is long, what's left of it.
Because I wouldn't know what to ask for at the hairdressers.

I would start with a cheap one to see how I get on, first, i think.
Thanks, it feels like taking back a bit of control.
Whether it'll look like control when it's all skew wiff and too far forward or back remains to be seen.

I did join a Facebook page about thinning hair but people got annoyed with me when I said how miserable it made me. It seems I was supposed to be more positive and upbeat about it . Which I’m not. It sucks…..

I find wigs very itchy. However, now that I’m not going to the hairdresser I’m going to trim my own hair and wear wigs more often. Because I feel I have a reason to do so other than having thin awful hair.Plus it’s safer and cheaper! I am going to send away for some nettle shampoo and scalp balm which is supposed to aid growth. And also nettle tea which I am going to both drink and use as a rinse. It says it’s very good for greasy hair so that might be good for you if, as you say, your hair is greasy.

MissAdventure
They are what you might call snug
There are expanding/ tightening thin straps inside for you to adjust. Think a very narrow bra strap.
If you want to pay for a better one the shop in Queens road Southend are marvellous ? very very helpful.

How do they stay on?
I'm useless at doing hair type stuff.

MissAdventure

Let's all buy one, then we could have a convention.

VioletSky
A lot easier than your own hair, and a lot quicker when your going out to somewhere where you have to look your best.
These are not real hair wigs so you just wash and brush them.
A bit like your own hair I suppose ?

Let's all buy one, then we could have a convention.

That's really nice actually, are wigs easy to look after?

Ooh that looks good, and so does that price!
Plus it's winter soon, so it would keep my head warm.
Thanks, that's lovely and a "snip" at that price.

MissAdventure
I’ve mentioned my hair loss before. First they said it was B12 for which I have an injection x monthly. Then it was thyroid, for which I take the tablets. Nothing worked.
So last year I bought an expensive wig, which is lovely.
A few weeks ago I decided I wanted a change of style but the same colour. I decided to take a chance on a cheapy from Amazon. They are amazing. My friend gave it a trim to make it look exactly as I wanted it. Hopefully you get your problem without having to resort to a wig. I can still make a good fist of my own hair but it’s just not the same. ?

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Ah, I think I'm not storing iron type thingys.

Actually, never mind me hair, I think I'll cut me throat and be done with it!

Nah, don't do that - it's not a good look!

I don't have any advice other than taking a multivitamin which you've probably already tried. Sending a hug as I know how horrible hair loss can be x

I think it’s your iron store that is the important blood marker. The ferritin count.

Thanks smileless.
I think I'll just buy a few hats for now, while I deal with the illness part.

Good, keep up the fight for your health!

Yes, I have heard that before violetsky.
Some people need their levels to be higher or lower than the normal parameters.
I have a lot of my results in a folder here.
It was the only way to get taken seriously.

Don't know what to advise MissA so thought I'd send you a BIG (((hug))) and some.

MissAdventure a lot of doctors are happy for us to be within average parameters that don't work for individuals.

I wasn't classed anaemic as normal range is 13 to 150 and I was 16.

I took iron anyway as recommended for my hair by a graves support group and actually have also found my atral fibrulation (heart rate spikes to 200bpm) stopped getting my iron up.

These nutrient levels can cause all sorts of havoc. Id advise joining a support group for your specific issues, getting hold of your blood tests results from the doctor and asking for advise as some long term sufferrers are amazingly knowledgeable. It has done wonders for me

Strange.
Nothing in my inbox.
It must be still floating around the stratosphere. Or wherever they float.

Sent you a pm MissA

I've had lots and lots of blood tests.
Not specifically for hair loss, but other issues.
The hairloss is a by product, I think, but it's getting worse every day.
Plus I'm on steroids, so that compliments the hairloss with a big fat face.

Actually, never mind me hair, I think I'll cut me throat and be done with it!

MissA As I have bleated on about many times, I have total hair loss. I've had this for over 12 years and it's not coming back. I agree that your first port of call is blood tests. It didn't help me but hopefully it will you.

Ah, thank you.

Thanks all, actually, it helps to "say" it to people, rather than try and brazen it out.