Iron Infusion Side Effects Such As Hair Loss (Page 2)

I took five iron infusion to try to build up my blood count, but in the process my hair came out all over my head. My doctor said he looked up side effects and didn't see that one. Told him I would bring him a copy that it is so. Help. I know it comes back but does it need help?

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My ferritin was 17 and my hemoglobin was a 9- pretty low.
i was very weak and had thrush and my immune system was shot. i do not eat alot of red meat and i have heavy menses. they doc seems to think this is why my iron stores get wiped out. I did the venefor infusions 4 x's and after the 1st one i noticed my hair loss. it is kinda scary b/c you wander what is really causing it to happen as hairloss is not listed as a side effect. my scalp also itched quite a bit. and i had hives. i felt better and would do again but i wish i had more comfort knowing that hair loss would be a side effect.

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I have six infusions of iron and my hair is falling out. Is that anything I can do to help restart the process of growth?

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Well, it's been a while since my last post. I've been using that Rogaine biotin, and zinc everyday religously. My hair is growing back quite well. Even my eyebrows have thickened. Only thing is I started growing fine facial hair due to the Rogaine. But, it comes and goes. I don't care I need my hair back. My iron is low again but I'm looking for a different avenue to treat it.

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My hair seems to be improving I think it will come as a shock to the hair follicle because the iron is a metal that's my best guess is I am not a medical professional but it has been since May 16 that was my last infusion and it is now June 27 and my hair Is finally getting back to normal

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I e been receiving Iron Infusions and my hair is falling out by the handful. It's very thin, the roots are a little thicker but my texture has changed. No longer curly it's quite kinky wire- like and gray

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Re: Shadow (# 16)

Hi, did your hair loss get sorted out? Now I am experiencing the same thing.

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Re: Linda (# 3)

I am so glad I found this thread. I was severely anemic twice in an year. Twice I've had 4 iron infusions monthly. Months after the infusions my hair fell out all over my head. My hair was almost waist length. This past April I had to get it cut to shoulder length, because all of the hair I loss. I knew my hair loss was from the infusions.

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Re: Thelma R (# 2)

I am having hair loss too as I had four infusions...did it get better for you and in how much time?

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Re: Labina (# 28)

Yes- give it time. Probably about a month after the last infusion. At least for me it did.

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3 years ago I had 4 units of blood transfused and lost at least 1/4 to 1/3 of my hair and it also became wavy. The Dr. promised it would grow back but it never has. I know the people that have chemo, their hair won't grow back and they can collect on a legal suit. I would like compensation too. It may not seem like a big deal but my hair used to be thick and heavy. The Dr. brushed it off and said it would grow back but it hasn't. They even act like they never noticed how much I lost. I sat across from her and grabbed my hair and came away with a handful. Is there anything I can do about it? This was my second time for transfusions. If I need it a third time will I lose the rest?

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Re: Verwon (# 1)

If you dye your hair will it cause hair loss?

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Re: Thelma R (# 2)

Last yr I had 3 iron infusions.... with in a month, hair loss began. But no one knew why. My hair was already thick and beautiful. Slowly it kept falling out. Now, I have frontal fibrosing alopecia. Without the scarring. My scalp would itch. Ferritin for 3 months 2500. The idiot hematologist said this was normal. I went to see many physicians and Rheumatology. My labs were perfect.... My ferritin after 18 months is 400. Still too high. I wish I just stayed on Iron tabs. I was fine with my ferritin at 30... I will be donating blood... as hematology rheumy and nutritionist has suggested, I am holding my ferritin very well. I am only 100 lbs...my father had iron infusion 200 veneer. Within 2 weeks he is losing hair eyebrows and itching like crazy. So YES Iron infusions come with dangerous side effects, it causes GUT issues and causes organ damage liver kidneys. My liver enzymes are great low. My kidneys have been a problem with dehydration. We are in a law suit with the Dr. And WE ARE WINNING.

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