Hair Nightmare

I popped in to see my GP this week after my neurologist's advice to have my thyroxine upped with the purpose of dealing with my hair loss.

Just as expected, I needed a blood test to check my thyroid. So I did that and the doc said she would call me the next day (yesterday) will the results so I could start on a higher dose as soon as possible.

I was hoping to hear from her all day, then it hit 6pm and I thought poop, now I need to wait until next week. However, a little later on she called! Yay!

Unfortunately (and I guess in a way, fortunately too!), my thyroid blood test results come back all fine.

The GP suggested I take a Hair, Nail and Skin supplement for a while to see if that helps and if not…I need to see her to get a referral to a dermatologist.

I did a bit of research on the different brands available and read a few forums on how people rate them. Not many people were after results for their hair, but more nails and skin. Doing this 'research' does help a little, but also opens up a whole new ballgame! People say silica is great and worked for them (one person saying her mum who had Chemo swears by it), others rave about the biotin (though you can get breakouts), others suggest zinc then we have the vitamin D advocates. So now, I am confused.

My plan is to speak to my pharmacist and hopefully they can suggestion one of the many brands that might be best for hair specifically. So far, from what I have read the Blackmores works for a lot of people. PLEASE, if YOU have used any of these hair, skin and nail supplements I would love to hear your recommendations.

The annoying thing about this little 'experiment' if you will, is that it generally takes about 3 months to see any changes. That's a whole fucking quarter of a year!

Wish me luck, aye?