I have searched on yahoo answers and have found that hairloss is common after going through Diabetic Ketoacidosis, however- my hairloss continues to fall out and isnt slowing down.
In October I was Diagnosed with DKA upon admittance to the ER because my head doctor mis diagnosed my diabetes and put me on steriods which put me up to a 900 sugar level. From my symptoms, I was believe to be in DKA for over a month before my sugars were stabilized, and have been since October.
However, I didnt lose hair before November, then in November I started losing ALOT of hair. I discussed this with my doctor in November and he said not to worry about it, however because its still happening and Ive lost half my hair already and continue to lose large huge clumps of hair when I shower- I am concerned that this is growing "out of the norm" and into the problematic stage.
To be frank- I have alot of hair and its thick- so my hair appears normal now- not thick anymore. And I Have no balding spots, which is good.
Now- I know I should see my doctor, expect for the fact that I Have no job, no money and no family assistance to help me because I am an only child with no relatives with no job because I am on disability for my Multiple Sclerosis- this is why I am asking for advice from yahoo answers instead of going to the doctor because I cant afford it this month- and by next month I am afraid about losing even more hair.
So my question to you guys is- when you experienced hair loss- did you lose half your hair?
When did the hair loss stop?
By 3 months should my hair loss be stopping?
What if anything could they do if I went to the doctor?
Hair loss is not genetic in my family- so I know its diabetes related- I just dont know how to stop it!
Thank you guys soo soo much!!!
Angela 