Should I stop the injections?

I have been getting Kenalog 10 ( injections of steroids) for about the past 5 months. I go every month on the exact day. I have notice only in spot hair growth, however every time I go I also notice 2-3 new bold spots and some older ones just spreading. I get sick every time I get the injections ( head hurts, nausea, dizzy) I just cry, not to mention the side effect of the dents in the skull ( Atrophy) . I started to get panic attacks and major anxiety that led me to the ER. I am now taking beta blockers and other medication due to the stress of having alopecia and receiving the injections. My question is, should I stop the injection and just let the hair take its cycle of falling and hope it returns some day? Can I be comfortable being bold, how can any get through this. I need help, its a first for me and I just want to cry.

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Comment by cathy on February 23, 2016 at 2:53pm

@ravi Thank you, I think I am going to stop doing the injections. I do see a lot of side effects, I also have noticed a constant eye twitch. I just seem to get very depressed when I notice all the hair loss, and to know I will soon need a wig.

Comment by Sharalexis on February 24, 2016 at 1:19am
Sounds like u want hair. I would ask for a lower dose cortisone and only take injections where there are live hair follicles because we can work a miracle with a slight feminine comb over style. Been there. Sharon B
Comment by Ravi on February 25, 2016 at 3:50am

IF u have Alopecia Areata then u can take lower doses of injection as sharalexis mentioned.I got all my hairs back in only one dose of injection (injected in IM of high power) but again it starts falling off n medicine continued about 4 years which effects my immune system and other side effects as i mentioned before  So u can try for short term but dont for long term treatment which these injection.injection. Gud luck.And i can also suggest u some homeopathic medicine which are helpful in alopecia areata and they have no any side effect.Also u have to make a gud diet plan with inrich in protiens,folic acid,vitamic C,if possible drink 200ml fresh apple juice for 20 days (which will boost up body functioning by cleansing process)..You have gud chance of getting ur hairs back. 

Comment by Sharalexis on February 25, 2016 at 8:30am
Along with injections try to find techniques to manage or reduce anxiety and stress
Comment by AlopeciaAngel.com on September 19, 2018 at 7:40am

You are not treating the root cause. Have you tried the natural and holistic route? I only suggest this route, because it has given me results. After two years of trial and error- I have my hair and health!  (Thank the Lord and the Heavens) and am now on a mission to help others too. I have posted on my IG account, (same name) with so many articles about people doing treatments, meds, and all with no results or horrible side effects that have led to other illness and issues. I wrote a book and researched so much and am please to share that my client also see results. Try going holistic. It will take time, but your body will heal from the inside out. Don’t ever expect overnight success. No pill will give you that, bu rest assured, mother nature and natural healing has no negative side effects. Wishing you all the best. www.alopeciaangel.com for more info, pictures, testimonials, my story with pics and much more! 

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