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A question of time...
Does anyone know of any really old people who are living with this condition/disease? I guess the question is: Does having alopecia limit one's lifespan?
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Permalink Reply by John Killion on
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Hey Demm: Sorry I didn't mean to kill you with this question. Like yourself, I am very 'young' for my age and have been blessed with excellent health all my life. To this day, I think I weigh maybe five pounds more than I did in High School. But one thing I have noticed about this website is that ALL the people on it appear to be in very good shape. Which in itself is very odd. If AA is such an equal opportunity disease/condition, where are the couch potatos? Most of the people on this site, in addition to being articulate and clearly intelligent, look like they could win the Boston Marathon! So that leads me to wonder, also, where are the old folks? Why only kids and youngsters like us?
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Permalink Reply by Lori Van Decker on
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If AA is such an equal opportunity disease/condition, where are the couch potatos?
I guess I've become one of those "couch potatoes" lately. I'm overweight, but still healthy -- no medications (unless you count the supplements I prescribe for myself) whatsoever at age 54. I sure hope to be as healthy at 64 and 74. Since I haven't had hair for over 30 years, I'm not expecting to get any over the next 20. lol
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Well, Lori, for every hair that I grow over the next twenty years, I hope that you grow ten. This is such a wierd disease/condition that I consider my mind completly blown. Last month I had a full head of hair, today I do not. Why? It is true that I was subjected to an intense amount of stress last year, but this? And if the PTSD did this to my head, what did it do to my guttyworks? I guess I'm lucky that my hands didn't fall off! Cheers, and thanks. What a great group of people Alopecians are! My hat is off to you folks.
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So its a technological thing for these old folks? The old, bald codgers can't type a line about themselves on the net? Can't post a photo of the golden years in hairless perfection? I hope you're right! I don't mind living living hairless, I just want to grow old. Cheers, John.
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Permalink Reply by Tallgirl on
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From a 56-year-old computer-potato: I had AA ages 10-13, 16-22, 35-39. AT at 40th birthday (and boy, did I scowl at God in that 40th photo).42: AU for about 6 months after an emotionally disturbing event with an in-law. Eventually tufts of top and all other body hair came back. As to computers: my friends with adult children have learned to use these. Those over 55 may have cell phones, but few can text or pay for phones that text. I learned how from my kids. I thinks teachers learn more from students, but non-teaching adults are generally clueless, especially outside of big cities. Rural areas do not have tech support or reception for some things. Also, people over 60 are from an era where one didn't discuss medical issues outside of family, so they may not join sites like this.
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Permalink Reply by Joshua on
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Hi John,
I have to agree with most people here. I am sure there is definitely people with alopecia that live well beyond the average human life-span of 75 years old. In fact, I've once heard a story either from here or other alopecia support group that a lady who has lived with alopecia for more than 80 years, she's 90 over!
On another thing, I personally think that people born in the 20s or 30s.....are not as computer savvy as those born in the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s and yup...many of here are born in the 90s...
Thanks for starting this thread, I enjoy reading it...
jt
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Permalink Reply by Christine on
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Dominic,
Very funny thread here, I am a wee bit past you, age wise, I wonder about the tech. thing, do you really think it's the "can't teach the old dog new tricks thing" or just the rapid pace that this technology changes, that's got them all a "twitter" I'm frankly wanting to slow down a smidgen myself, and I refuse to text, I think I've seen too many drivers doing this and forgetting their driving, don't want to risk this danger myself...besides I'm "old" fashioned enough to enjoy the human voice with all the inflections and nuances, I think I'd miss it. But I do love our chatting on here!! Back to the subject, one thought I had some time back regarding age, I had read that gray hair is resistant to the T-cell attacks of AA, and do not usually fall out with AA. So I always wondered the same thing, I thought well if I get old and gray my hair will not fall out anymore, of course even tho I'm a bit past (just a bit) the 50 mark, I have almost no gray hair, just goes to show you how one can set there hopes on anything..lol Thanks for the laughs, even tho I'm a bit disappointed about the gray hair thing now.
Christine
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Permalink Reply by JeffreySF on
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Hi John,
I dont think alopecia limits ones lifespan. I know a couple alopecians in their 60's and 70's.
Jeffrey
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Hi Folks: That's good to know and I thank you all for replying to my question. I still find it very interesting that from what I can see on this site AA/At/AU seems to enjoy messing with otherwise very healthy and active people, myself included. Most of you look like bald athletes! There also seem to be more women on here than men but that could simply be attributed to the fact that women are more inclined to be open about an emotional issue like Alopecia, in general. I also observe that there seem to be as many black folks as white here, but so far I have seen nobody of Asian decent. I'm just curious about this, about the demographics of this disease/condition. Now that I have come to see myself as an Alopecian, and accept that it will either go away or it won't, it's nice to know that I am in good company with some truly decent and kind people. This website has brought me more practical information than any other resource. Thanks for having me, and you're all invited over for a drink!
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Hey John,
I'm thirsty!!! Lol
I agree with you about the greatness of this site and the truly nice people.
Btw there are some alopecians of Asian decent here.
Hip Hip Hooray
Jeff
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Permalink Reply by Barb Petersohn on
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Hi John,
I am 59 years old and have alopecia for about 3 months now. I am overweight and love to watch tv. But I am so surprised at how young people are that have alopecia. I consider myself lucky that it didn't happen to me til now. I too have noticed the people on the website seem to be fit and young. Stress was a big factor for me, but I never heard of this before. I go to the doctor in a few weeks. I don't know what to expect. This website has been wonderful. Just meeting people like you and what you feel and think, is a great asset for a lot of people. I go to the doctor in about 2 weeks for the first time. Wonder what will come of that. I have two very large patches, so I am hoping they can help me. Sure am glad I found this site. The people have been wonderful and very helpful. Take care.
Barb
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Permalink Reply by Glenda Folkersen Stroh on
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That is Morbid...but you are a thinker, I've never even thought alopecia could limit my length of life...I better stop worrying less and enjoying more often. I'm 45 anyone out there older? Yeah! I just read that someone knows someone that knows someone...that's 82! Life goes on...and it's good!
Glenda
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