Hi Sue, following this thread as I too have been experiencing significant hair loss over the last year... will be following up with my doctor to have my thyroid levels checked; are there specific tests they should run or just the standard TSH, etc.?
Also curious about the issue you had with your metal hip implant... how did the issue present and what did they replace it with? My mom needs knee replacement surgery but feels she is unable as she has some sensitivity to metals and therefore is afraid to do the surgery just in case she can’t tolerate or has adverse reaction to the metals, but in the mean time, she is in constant pain and frustration over situation.
Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Maryann