Hair loss whilst not having treatment

Hi ladies,
Has anyone experienced hair loss even though they are not having treatment? I am currently not on chemo or doing any treatment for my mets, yet in the last few weeks my hair is falling out. I haven't done any chemo since July this year when I took Xeloda for two weeks and ended up in hospital. Anyway my oncologist told me I wouldn't lose my hair on Xeloda. Not sure why I'm losing my hair so much. Everytime I wash my hair, I have a handful of hair coming out and my pillow is full when I wake up in the morning. Any suggestions? Any solutions? This is really upsetting me.
Thanks Ange
Has anyone experienced hair loss even though they are not having treatment? I am currently not on chemo or doing any treatment for my mets, yet in the last few weeks my hair is falling out. I haven't done any chemo since July this year when I took Xeloda for two weeks and ended up in hospital. Anyway my oncologist told me I wouldn't lose my hair on Xeloda. Not sure why I'm losing my hair so much. Everytime I wash my hair, I have a handful of hair coming out and my pillow is full when I wake up in the morning. Any suggestions? Any solutions? This is really upsetting me.
Thanks Ange
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Paula
Hi Ange
Thanks for posting your question. I am sorry to hear you are experiencing hair loss. As Primek says, it might be a good idea to talk to your GP about why this is happening for you at the moment.
BCNA has prepared a fact sheet for people experiencing hair loss related to chemotherapy. It is available here, and has some suggestions for how to manage hair loss.
Ellie
Paula
thanks Ange
your wig looked so good, I was inspired.
had just decided to visit a respected (and expensive) wig shop in the eastern suburbs but thought I'd check out eBay first and take a punt.
Found an amazing looking wig and sent off for it, believing that it might be too good to be true but was so surprised when it arrived to find that it is amazing style and quality.
Feels like real hair and bounces and sits amazingly well.
so, thank you for the tip.
If anyone is interested the shop is - buster10d - brand = Kim's wigs
it's Based in London but very little postage cost and quick delivery.
Hope this helps.
A.