This is a shot treatmeant Rebif for Multiple Sclrosis is causing problems

@Shaun72 (15959)
Palatka, Florida
August 26, 2008 12:15am CST
I have being taking Rebif the shot treatment for multiple sclrosis since 2002. I have lost chunks of my hair in the past and I didn't think to much of it sense I have thick hair but now I am really concerned. I am losing a lot at the top of hair on the top of my head. This is really scary. I am calling my nerologist tommorrow to find out if I need to lower my dosage or what. I just turned 36 almost 2 weeks ago. It is kind of scary to think I might have to get a wig. Anyhow I was wondering if anyone else that has M.S. and takes Rebif has experienced this? I don't want to be a bald female. This has me pretty upset seeing myse;f in the mirrior.
3 responses
angel_of_charm
@angel_of_charm (4133)
• Philippines
26 Aug 08
i'm on a chemotherapy and i didn't think much of losing my hair at first as well as i got a very thick strands of hair..for the last 2 months i still got my hair but its thinner than it was before..you will not even notice i am losing it because outside it looks normal not unless i let you see the inside then you will notice i lose a lot of it inside..in december time or before it i guess i'll be completely losing all my hair..i cut it already..i got a very long hair before now its a very short one and getting thinner and thinner...i might be a bald woman in no time soon..and it has frustrated me thinking i will be bald..
Shaunee
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
26 Aug 08
I am sorry you are having to take chemotherapy. I have seen my grandmother when she was on it before she passes away. She lost a lot of it and fast. I understand being frustraded with this going on with me.
checapricorn
@checapricorn (16060)
• United States
26 Aug 08
[i]Ohhh..I am sure Shaun the neorologist will be able to help you, just don't worry too much! Do not stress yourself a lot, for sure there are preventive measures for that! I haven't experienced that so I cannot relate! Hope you will get great tips from members here who have the same experience![/i]
Shaunee
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
26 Aug 08
Think you a left a message to her this morning and a man that is over all of the m.s neroulogist and he told me he would make sure that the nurse that is over me knows about this.So hopefully they can figure out what is going on.
aseretdd
@aseretdd (13729)
• Philippines
26 Aug 08
The hair is a woman's crowing glory... and losing a lot of it can be upsetting... i have a problem with falling hair myself... but never in chunks... only when i comb my hair... i definitely agree that you should talk to the doctor about this... he/she should have warned you about such effect of taking the medicine... But if it cannot be helped... then i think you should consult a hair beautician on the best way to handle the situation...