Darlene Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I was diagnosed with POTS in 2005, and at the time of dx I had lots of hair. Over the past 6 years I have noticed gradual hair loss, especially in my bangs area. Do beta blockers, and ssri's cause hair loss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeSprings Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I have lost lots of hair too -- well it's gotten very thin compared to what it used to be. It's normal at the back of my head, but has gotten thin in the area you described. I am not on any medication, so it's not from that. I do think it is part of my illness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issie Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Not on medicine either and considering a wig. Don't know why the problem. But, have lost a whole lot of hair mostly on top and in bang area. Maybe something to do with the adrenals and stress, messed up hormones - too much DHT? Really don't know. Can't seem to find any answers for this one. I know if your thyroid is messed up that can cause hair loss. My thyroid levels always come back okay - but have other signs of thyroid imbalance - lost outer part of eyebrows too.Issie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sallysblooms Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Hormones are a big reason, Thyroid for sure. I now take compounded hormones and Thyoid also. Hair is great now. Hair and nails grow faster than ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayjay Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I really have been bothered by this problem. i was sure that it must be related to my POTS but then I spoke to my doctor at mayo he didn't think it was related. I took myself off off gluten last September and my hair is growing back! Even my eyebrows and lashes are fuller. I am convinced that in my case the Gluten was the problem. If you have ever had IBS as a diagnosis... consider gluten. I no longer have IBS problems like I did. I am on a beta blocker and cymbalta... I was on lexapro.I hope this helps you. I know how upsetting it is to lose wads of hair... all over my pillow, the shower, basically all over the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I lose more hair when my iron levels are low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayjay Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I lose more hair when my iron levels are low.I had low iron and other nutritional def. due to "IBS"... for me Gluten was the root problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issie Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I lose more hair when my iron levels are low.I had low iron and other nutritional def. due to "IBS"... for me Gluten was the root problem.I've been off of glutten for about 5 months now. Of course, there are occasionally - mess ups - but pretty much off of it and all grains. Just realized that even the small amount of glutten in rice was bothering me. Also found out that nuts are a problem. So, another food to eliminate. Also, off of sugar and dairy. Hard diet - but seems to be making a difference. We'll see if the hair comes back. Hope so. Don't know about iron levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaks27 Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 I lost a ton of hair as a result of losing over 100 pounds. I've never associated the hair loss with my POTS. I also have IBS with diarrhea. The weight loss was 2 years ago so I guess I can't blame it on that much anymore--although I believe it's what started the POTS. I use Nioxin shampoo and conditioner (specifically for hairloss problems) and take biotin 100mg/day. I thought of using Minoxidil, but my problem is head wide--not in specific areas, although the bang area is hard hit also! I've found the biotin also has helped harden my fingernails too--a bit of a help since they were ridged and really weakInteresting about the gluten connection. I can't believe how the "gluten" problem is so prevalent right now. What's going on? Even Chelsie Clinton has a gluten intolerance! She had to have a special wedding cake made. Geesh--what's in our environment that's causing all the gluten problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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