I guess most posts like this eventually attract spammers, but I was surprised to get a post from a thread I started nearly four years ago! For what it's worth to those who are experiencing a little hair loss, I still seem to have hair going down the drain -- but I have just as thick a head of hair as ever! Still wash my hair nearly every day, but periodically I'll use simple castile soap with a couple of drops of either peppermint, eucalyptus or rosemary essential. (Couple of drops per bottle, not application!) I don't think it necessaryily does anything but give my hair a break from the usual shampoo, but it does tingle the scalp and make my head smell great! So I guess in my case the hair loss was no big deal -- hope Tina and others with more serious cases were able to find a successful resolution!

is there a website that talks about what they are ?

I was on Warfarin for 6 months 4 years ago and noticed my hair coming out terribly. I joined a blood clot list and several people there suggested taking 5000 mg of Biotin once a day. Some of them said it helped theirs grow back. Mine never did and I am so glad it was very thick to begin with. However, it did stop it from falling out like it was and I noticed about 3 months later my nails became nice and hard. I am including a link/discussion that I found, but there are many others out there. Here is a link that might be useful: hair loss/ 5000 mg daily

Don't have any solutions but sure do relate...I've noticed lately I'm getting looser skin,weight gain...and that memory loss, definitley not a qwick thinker anymore...not much energy to think of, Seaecho, described that perfectly...Although I believe seeing a Dr once in a while, just for emergencies mostly,(only if your not sure of self or of those around you and if whatever is bothering you.. doesn't go away on own then I will seek out the medical field)...I think Dr's in general care but sometimes I think it's often over exaggerated and they overworked...This is just my own humble opinion...Sorry I didn't mean to get way off here....but I would try natural remedies 1st. And as hubby and I both realised we're not young but feel getting some form of exercise will improve it....So we got a Total Gym 1700...It's a very useful piece of equipment that helps us get toned up and accomodates a few aches and pains of our own...Still could use an cardio program though...maybe a nice trim exercise bike...Yes, could probably take a walk around the house a few times but I don't care for the cold weather...I'm a wimp! Just listen to your body, read up what ever you can, I beleive knowledge helps you understand...ANd I hope you and all here WELLNESS... Juanita