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Trying to hold on
Hey everyone ! In this blog I'm just letting everything out . I went to the dermatologist on Nov. 8th . I went hoping to get a prescription for a humar hair wig . I got into the room , He came in , looked at my head & told me some treatment options . He wants me to try a cream but it might do a rash on my head . ( OH JOY !) We didn't get to ask him about the wig . I left the office walking down the hall crying . I was so dissapointed . The whole point for going to the dermatologist was to get the prescription. When I was in the room I told him I missed my hair & he wanted me to try the cream . When he left the room , I thought he would be back after the nurse came in . That didn't happen . It was my first visit & it happened so quick . I don't want to waste my money on some cream that might not work . I know it's not gauranteed to . I have been letting my hair grow because it's getting colder & tonight I'm planning on shaving it again . I still have the same bald spots & nothing is growing . I think I'm trying to hold on , hoping that the hair will grow . Right now I'm just tired of it . Maybe the title of this should be " I'm losing my mind . " What the heck am I writing here ? I'm on a emotional roller coaster . I would like my hair to grow , but I know it's not going to any time soon . I really don't want to waste money on some cream that might give me a rash. My hair might grow back but it could fall out again . I am just going to get a custom human hair wig . I have been upset because of stupid reasons . One reason : A boy that may or may not like me . And if he doesn't like me because I'm bald , then he is not worth it . What happened was , He seemed into me & then he commented on a friends picture and that made me upset . Childish I know . It made me upset because I shaved my head & did not feel attractive . I feel like the whole bald thing was just a big turn off. But that is just something silly . Sorry for all this crazy stuff . Like I said, I'm just letting everything out . I hope everyone has a happy thanksgiving ! The greatest thing I have gotten out of alopecia is all my friends on here . I'm so thankful for Y'all . What are you thankful for ? - Mackenzie
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Comment by Dominique Cleopatra on November 25, 2010 at 2:08am
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Mackenzie, call the doctor's office and tell them that he left so fast that you didn't have time, during your visit, to ask for a prescription for a Medical Hair Prosthesis, they will write you a Rx and either fax it to you, mail it, or you can pick it up. Also, since you are under 18, I've heard that hair club will give you a free bonded on hair system, so, maybe, look into that as well. Don't be afraid to ask for what you need! A patient must always be their own best advocate!
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Comment by Tallgirl on November 25, 2010 at 11:04am
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Health plans don't pay for wigs, so that's why you didn't get a prescription.
You are right: hair may NOT regrow. We all have to deal with that possibility with this condition.
That cream provides an "irritant" that the body reacts to and sometimes grows hair. The dermatologist is giving you the same tips the rest of us get...but it is all chance that anything will work.
Why was that guy's comment on a photo upsetting to you? Believe me, I have to deal with watching a lot of comments fly by, too...there is nothing we can do but hope that someday we hear (and choose to believe) that we are special, above the rest. That is hard to accept and trust after years of rejection...I know. Your reaction of defiantly shaving your head as a "this is me: love me as I really am or to heck with you" statement, internally or externally, is part of that anger at the situation. Am I right?
Eat turkey. It cures many ills, especially if done with loved ones. Watch that parade, get silly!
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Comment by Petra on November 25, 2010 at 5:10pm
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Hey McKenzie, hang in there! Maybe it's time to look for another dermatologist, someone with a better bedside manner and who will take some time with you and listen to your needs. Also before you invest any more time into trying to get a prescription for a wig make sure that it will be covered under your insurance plan, since most plans do not cover wigs :-(
Have a great thanksgiving.
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Comment by caroline knight on November 25, 2010 at 7:06pm
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hia! ur visit 2 the derm went jus like mine and i came out crying2!!! then wen i had my next appointment i made sure i asked him 4 a wig perscription i had 2 remind him 3 times........dat was wks ago now they cudnt tel me how long i wud have 2 wait i felt they wer v.cold im desperate 4 a wg 4mths now think i may av 2 try n buy 1 its takin so long the derm also said they wud put cream on my head 2 giv me a rash i wasnt keen until i read up on it has gud results so now im goin 2 giv it a go! u look wel cool n pretey wiv ur head shaved tho i know it wud b nice 2 have a lovely wig 2 im lookin farward now 2 geting a wig hopfully human hair , lets face it the hair on ppls heads is dead ours will jus not b attached d same, it does put me off datin 2 but im 42 so dont worry about guys u got plenty of time ur young jus remember 2 not put urs self down ur if u hav alopecia ur a v.special lady 2 have been thru wat u have!!!!!!!!!!!!! :@) x
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Comment by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on November 25, 2010 at 8:08pm
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Im soo sorry to hear that its been tough on you lately. Im very disappointed in your doctor, it seems very unprofessional of him. I would insist on another appointment immediately and insist on a prescription for your new wig and tell him, if you decide on trying the cream, that getting the wig is important to you whether you decide on trying a new treatment or not.
Never apologize for venting your feelings, especially here. Its better and healthier to express your feelings as oppose to locking them in. Believe in your strength and remember that you are a beautiful young lady.
((HUGS))
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Comment by Mackenzie on November 27, 2010 at 12:18am
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Thank you everyone ! My doctor is ok . I liked him . He was very nice . I think if I ask him he would write a prescription. We called our insurance before making an appointment . They should cover some of it . They did with my moms wig .
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Also he wanted me to research the different types of treatments & see how I felt about them . He wanted me to try the cream & come back in January . I'm not going to do the cream . I appreciate him trying to help me get my hair back , but I just want a wig . I will go back to him but if he won't listen I'll go somewhere else .
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My mom called the office & I got the prescription in the mail today . I am soo happy ! I'm hoping everything goes smoothly . I can't wait for my wig ! : D
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Hi Princess.....I'm glad that you got what you wanted. Hope you find the wig that you want. Are you going for a custom piece?
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