[DianneW]

#1071839

Rhonda,

The hair dyes most hair dressers use shouldn’t be a problem. They are applied to the entire head initially, but touch-ups are applied to the new growth only, so exposure is kept to a minimum. Millions of women use them without problems.

I’m not aware of anything that would help with your "moon face" from the steroids, other than going off of them. I suggest you tell your son about your face and the reasons for it so he won’t be shocked, and then trust him to be glad for your presence and for the health that you do have. Sometimes our grown children are more resilient and understanding than we given them credit for.

I’m thinking about when my own mother was ill with cancer, and she attended my children’s baptism. What she looked like didn’t enter the equation for me. That she made the effort when she was feeling as she was, and that she didn’t care about going in public wearing a wig in order to be there for us, meant everything to me.

[RhondaG4]

#1019468

OK folks, I’m already loosing my hair. I’ve decided to have RAI at the end of this month. At the end of next month, I’m going to watch my son Graduate USMC boot camp. If I still have any hair…is there a safe hair dye out there, or is this something I should avoid at all costs?

Another quick question…I’ve had to take steroids for my headaches now for a while. I now have the lovely moon face. The last time my son saw me I looked relatively healthy, and don’t want to bring him down at his Graduation. Is there something I can do…even just temporary, to get rid of the moon face thing? My doc put me on Lasix which did help somewhat…not for the moon face thing, but because I gained like 20 pounds in a month…mostly water on my legs and such. Sorry to sound so shallow, but my son hasen’t seen me since December, and I really don’t want to distract from his Graduation any more then it already will be. I don’t want to make him sad at such a proud moment in his life. Thanks for any imput. Rhonda

[lakeview]

#1071840

I agree it doesn’t matter how you look… being there for your son is what is important…! And your pride for him will shine through and that is all he will need to see.
However, I do have a suggestion…
I use hair dye and shampoos from a health food store. I have had allergies to normal hair dye for some time and found it really makes my scalp burn and itch and was making my hair weaker.
I currently use Color & Soin which is paraben-free and ammonia free and have had no problems with it. I also use a shampoo and conditioner with no SLS or parabens. I also use a leave on conditioner from the health food store, which seems to help strenghten my hair… I imagine at your local health food store there should be a number of brands of dyes and shampoos available that are a little less harsh than the ones found in normal stores.
I am lucky because my hair dresser doesn’t mind me bringing my own dye and then she cuts and dyes my hair!!

Best wishes!!

[cathycnm]

#1071841

I used Graves as a chance to go natural – other than adding a few highlights. And I like it!!! And it costs less and takes less time.

I hate the bags under my eyes and always being asked if I am tired. Or people telling me ways to improve my sleep under stress when my sleep is better now than it has been in years – Like, how tired to I look to them if they feel a need to tell me that? I feel self consious about it when that happens.

At the same time – I think your son will be glad you are there more than anything. My granddaughter is the one person who has never called grandma tired. Perhaps it is that she brings the sparkle back to my eye! I think a smile and an eye sparkle will take your son’s focus away from any temporary drug side effect. Enjoy.

[RhondaG4]

#1071842

Thanks guys for the advice. I’m gonna sit down tonight and let him know there have been a few changes in my appearance, but I’ll be there none the less. I was Dx after he left for boot, and haven’t told him the whole story only that they were doing test to find out if my thyroid was connected to my headaches, as I didn’t want him worrying about me while he was in the process of one of the hardest and most rewarding times of his life. Let’s face it, if he has to go to the sandbox, I didn’t want him distracted from training worrying about me. Health food store, here I come.

[mamabear]

#1071843

Rhonda, hello and welcome!!!
Send him a photo if you can. Tell him what’s going on and tell him you are getting better or on the road to recovery. Remember that he is just getting out of boot camp, their minds are different so know that he will try to "fix" or "protect" you. That is what a soldier does, just don’t be surprised if he says why didn’t you say something?!

As far as your hair, I sent you a private message about that. Look in your in box. You’ll see that on top left side where it says User control panel (0 new messages), you’ll see it says 1 there.

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