Monday, April 6, 2009

OMG Grey hair?!

So the other night, Tim (the love of my life) changed the light bulbs in our bathroom.

Brand new light bulbs = super brighter than normal.

I was straightening my hair, and doing so I typically shed a little bit. Most of it ends up on my shirt. I just happen to be wearing a black shirt, so when I went to brush it off, I noticed something strange... a grey hair! I immediately leaned in to have a closer look at my hair.

I am going grey. It is not immediately noticeable, but when I run my hands through my hair, I see flecks of it throughout. It is a lot, and not just one or two grey strands. Especially since I'm only 28 (almost 29) and my mom didn't start going grey until her 40's.

What the heck....! I seriously feel like it is one thing after another lately. Makes me seriously sad.



The only plus side is that I am pretty confident what is causing it. It might be from the Metformin. Metformin has been known to cause a deficiency in B12. B12 deficiency is known to cause premature grey hair. Although grey hair can also be a symptom of a thyroid problem. Boo either way. I have been taking a B12 supplement, in addition to a daily vitamin so we will see what my Dr says tomorrow. Happily I have an appointment with him for my annual check up anyway. I will update once I get back from the doctor.

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