Biotin not working anymore?

I take 5000 mcg's of Biotin daily.

When I started taking it, my nails were so strong and healthy etc but now it seems it's not working anymore.  Does our body get used to it? Do I need to up the dose?  My hair is thinning so bad and I'm bummed.  I know it's just hair but it's not thick to begin with, lol

Just thought I'd throw it out there in case someone else has noticed the same thing :)

Crysti

I take 500 mcg's twice a day and have not noticed any hair loss yet. 

On another note -- do you still want some sweaters and such?  I have some and am actually getting ready to put them in a box to you!  Tomorrow in fact!  I have some capri nice sweat pants and t-shirts too! 

Hi Hon!

Did you mean 2 x 5000 mcg's?? 

I dunno, I'm probably not getting enough protein so that's whats happening.  But I'm losing hair, for sure :(

YES, please!!!  You're the bestest, thank you!!!  :)

Oooops, I did mean 5000 mcgs twice a day.  One with my morning vitamins and one with my evening vits.

Care package on it's way to you!  (gonna go steal a box somewhere).  One of the capri outfits I wore ONCE!  Darn (but I did get it on sale and only paid $5 for the whole outfit.

Ahh ok, I'll start 2x a day then and see if that helps.  I started taking it way before my surgery.  It's odd how bad my nails and hair are now, they looked GREAT before!!  Maybe the malabsorbsion (sp) thing happening???

Oh YAY, I'm excited, I'm at a place where I don't have much to wear now!  Only big baggy stuff, hahaha!!!

Don't get caught stealing boxes now! 

Sure,  you send her a care package and then bogart my red pants.  In the words of my children "you are not my friend and you are not coming to my birthday!  So There!"   rofl.  drip drip drop, those are my tears because I am missing my red pants.  lol

Rhonda

You can't have MY red pants until they start falling off my BUTT!!!!!!!   They still fit and I still look DAMN HOT in them so there...........  I'll share my toys but only when I am ready!!!!

I take my Biotin 5mg per day....maybe I should do it twice a day too.  I lost some hair at first, but I had enough hair that I seem to be the only one who noticed (or else people are too kind to say anything)  Anyhoo, my nails are now strong and my hair is coming back.

I always always always count my protein each day and get AT LEAST the minimum the doctor told me to.  Maybe that will help you.

I know, I know, Im bad about counting.  I was good in the beginning but just lost interest, lol 

Try getting in some more protein.  It certainly won't hurt you.  I never took the biotin and lost hair, now here I am over 2 years out and I got new hair coming in.  Make sure you are getting in all your vitamins and do not miss your 6 month check up.  I am just thankful there are some good wigs out there now just in case!

Hugs, Diane