What could these symptoms mean? Hair loss, Exhaustion?

22 years old female. 3 children last child delivered on 3/13/2009. Had Mirena put in on 6/30/09. Overall healthy.





Complaints: After having my daughter I started feeling very tired and associated that with just motherly fatigue. But now, nearly 5 months later, I feel exhausted at all times. I could sleep for 10 hours and still have trouble waking up and I'll fall asleep sometime later or have difficulty staying awake. I also have significant hair loss starting 3-4 weeks ago. It has been so significant that now my hair is visibly thinner and keeps thinning-I find hairs all over and in the shower it just falls out in chunks. I also have some general malaise and it seems that my bones hurt (strange I know). I'm freaking out. I don't have any other problems that I've noticed.





Please if you have any suggestions let me know.What could these symptoms mean? Hair loss, Exhaustion?
anyway as we know hair loss can be caused by many different reasons! Find out the actual cause of hair loss! There are many causes of loss of hair such as stress, poor nutrition ,medications, thyroid dysfunctions, illness, fungal infections ,hormonal problems, to mention a few.





year ago ( after my second child ) I suffered very much from dandruff and hair loss too and I started trying everything you can imagine to stop my hair loss.


the things that really worked for me was:





1) Vitamin A - an anti-oxidant which promotes healthy production of sebum in the scalp;





2) Vitamin E stimulates circulation. Good blood circulation in the scalp is important in keeping hair follicles productive. The 'B' vitamins contribute to melanin, which gives hair its healthy color and also stimulates blood circulation;





3) massage is also beneficial. Massage stimulates circulation. As already noted, good circulation in the scalp keeps hair follicles active. Experts suggest a few minutes of daily head massage by hand. Circulation through massage may be improved by using a few drops of lavender or bay essential oil in an almond or sesame oil base with massage;





4) Try rubbing your scalp with garlic juice, Onion Juice or Ginger Juice(you can either of one out of three, Do not mix any of two or three);





5) also he used herbal treatment - TrichoZed and Provilluss!


Those are a good products that helps prevent hair loss and contains Biotin and the clinically tested ingredients approved by the FDA to help re-grow your hair.! I think it is very important!





It worked and still works for me!





I do not know if any pharmacies carry TrichoZed but I do know that you should purchase it directly from the manufacturer and read more about the product here





http://www.trichozed.info/ingredients.ph…





and here





http://www.provillus.com/?aid=221781








It enhances hair growth by blocking DHT (Dihydrotestostrone) - a major cause of hair loss!





good luck!





not only my own personal experience + working as a family physician





http://www.trichozed.infoWhat could these symptoms mean? Hair loss, Exhaustion?
I would go to your doctor and have your thyroid checked out--sometimes hair loss is a sign of thyroid disfunction. It could also be some other type of hormone imbalance so definitely get it checked out. Hope you start feeling better!
Well I had the same thing, except I'm a little younger than you are, without children.





I would come home from school and just go right to sleep. I fell asleep in classes, on the bus, everywhere possible.


I was also loosing tons of hair in the shower, and it was getting thinner by the day.


I went to the doctor, and I described everything to her, and she told me I wasn't getting enough vitamins, and it was causing my body to want to just rest.





My guess is it would be something relating to this, but your best bet is to visit your doctor. The people on Yahoo Answers can't diagnose you correctly, so I'd really suggest going in.





But I really hope you get better!





and I hope I helped!





good luck!
it's possible it could be malnutrition. not that you're not eating right, but maybe your body isn't absorbing certain vitamins. try taking a daily multi-vitamin. if nothing gets better, see a doctor.


good luck!





EDIT:


it ALSO could be that your bones arent absorbing Calcium! on second thought, i STRONGLY suggest you go see your doctor. a woman i know lost her entire mouth of teeth because during her pregnancy her body stopped absorbing calcium %26amp; now she has dentures! at age 22! (i'm not trying to scare you, i'm sorry, it's just possible that this COULD be very serious!)
Hereditary hair loss or Androgenetic Alopecia





Hair loss (androgenetic alopecia or hereditary hair loss) is caused primarily due to the impact that androgens have on the hair follicles. There is a genetic predisposition for this particular category of hair loss to take place which could also be expressed at a very young age. Not only it is the main cause of androgenetic alopecia as it accounts 50-70% of all cases, but it also responsible for 40-50% of all female hair loss. The main factor that affects hair loss is the male hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT). The hair follicles at the top of the head are particularly sensitive to the effect of this hormone. DHT shortens the hair growth cycle reducing the follicle size thus leading to shedding of hair.





In males, hair loss happens in following time frames that are interrupted by remission phases. The hair becomes more and more thin and short and is finally changed into indiscernible fuzz with distinct signs of balding especially at the top of the head. The sooner the hair loss begins, the faster the process becomes. In females, hair loss occurs in seasonal spurts and follows a slow process. The hair becomes thin and dull and fall out in a diffuse manner all over the top of the head at first broadening the parting. In succession a true alopecia is observed and it ceases just about 1 cm away from the hairline.





Other types of Hair loss





Non-hereditary hair loss occurs mostly in women and is predominately caused by hormonal disorders (pregnancy, menopause) by uncommonly stressful situations and overtiredness by “crazy” unhealthy diet or malnutrition (low vitamin, protein and trace mineral intake) by mechanical damage (repeated shampooing with “tough” shampoos, blow drying, excessive combing, hair bands) or chemical damage (hair coloring hair perms). Other factors that intensify the condition are the excessive sebum secretion, the intense dehydration of the scalp, UV radiation, pollution and environmental conditions (drought, wind). Finally there are cases of hair loss that are directly related to numerous conditions and the use of specific drugs. These cases are referred to as pathogenic hair loss and need the medical assist of a dermatologist.





Nutrition: Proper hair nourishment and invigoration





Your daily diet affects the healthy form and the quality of your hair. The every day intake of nutrients that are implicated in the appropriate growth of the hair is requirement that must be met through our regular diet.





One of the key factors of hair loss is a diet rich in fat. The combination of a diet low in fat and the intake of food rich in protein (lecithin, wheat germ oil, brewer’s yeast), amino acids that are involved in the formation of hair’s keratin, minerals and trace elements that are involved in the development of hair (silica, zinc).





Hair loss natural treatment.





Generally, anxiety, stress and extreme exhaustion are all factors that affect good health of the hair and their growth. Keep in mind that a healthy life style, resting, a good night’s sleep, stress management and regular eating habits can indisputably contribute to healthy hair growth.





Aromatherapy is one of the natural therapies that can also be beneficial to hair wellness. Shampoos and solution with the appropriate essential oils are used to combat safely baldness and promote hair regrowing. They have antibacterial, tonic and antiseptic attributes and aid good condition of scalp. Thyme, Rosemary, Lavender, Jojoba and Cedarwood oil are considered by dermatologists as the most effective essential oils that can naturally treat hair loss and improve hair health.
number of things can cause excessive hair loss. For example, about 3 or 4 months after an illness or a major surgery, you may suddenly lose a large amount of hair. This hair loss is related to the stress of the illness and is temporary.





Hormonal problems may cause hair loss. If your thyroid gland is overactive or underactive, your hair may fall out. This hair loss usually can be helped by treatment thyroid disease. Hair loss may occur if male or female hormones, known as androgens and estrogens, are out of balance. Correcting the hormone imbalance may stop your hair loss.





Many women notice hair loss about 3 months after they've had a baby. This loss is also related to hormones. During pregnancy, high levels of certain hormones cause the body to keep hair that would normally fall out. When the hormones return to pre-pregnancy levels, that hair falls out and the normal cycle of growth and loss starts again.





Some medicines can cause hair loss. This type of hair loss improves when you stop taking the medicine. Medicines that can cause hair loss include blood thinners (also called anticoagulants), medicines used for gout, medicines used in chemotherapy to treat cancer, vitamin A (if too much is taken), birth control pills and antidepressants.








Finally, hair loss may occur as part of an underlying disease, such as lupus or diabetes. Since hair loss may be an early sign of a disease, it is important to find the cause so that it can be treated.





I would visit the doctor. He will be able to help you with what is going on and how to fix it. I would try taking a multi vitamin. That can help with the exhaustion.





Hope this helps :)