Regular Member MarkyGras Posted May 1, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted May 1, 2011 I've been taking MSM for about a year (2000mg in the morning, 2000mg at night). It's definitely thickened my hair shafts as well as sped up the growth rate. One big question: Does MSM thin the blood? My HT is on May 20th with Dr. Arocha, and I certainly don't want to make his job more difficult by taking any potential blood thinners. If so, I'll quit right away, and resume it post-op. Thanks! My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Arocha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Bernardino Arocha Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Hello MarkyGras, We are excited and looking forward to working with you. Please do not hesitate to call our office directly toll free 888-723-4247! Thank you for posting such a relevant and important topic! There is one study that suggest that MSM is safe for up to 12 weeks. I do not know how safe it is for longer term use. It presumably works by providing sulfur. With regards substances that should be avoided prior to surgery to minimize bleeding, here is a list compiled from the textbook by Drs. Unger and Shapiro and myself: HERBS, SUPPLEMENTS, AND VITAMINS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY INCREASE BLEEDING. ANGELICA ROOT ARNICA FLOWER ANISE ASAFETIDA BOGBEAN BORAGE SEED OIL BROMELAIN CAPSICUM CELERY CHAMOMILE CLOVE ALCOHOL COENZYME Q10 Creatine DANSHEN DEVIL’S CLAW DONG QUAI FENUGREEK FEVERFEW FLAXSEED LUCID GANODERMA GARLIC GINGER GUGGUL GINKGO BILOBA GINSENG GREEN TEA ONION HORSE CHESNUT ICORICE ROOT LOVAGE ROOT PAPAIN MAGNESIUM MEADOWSWEET PAPAW PARSLEY PASSION FLOWER HERB POPLAR QUASSIA QUININE RED CLOVER SAW PALMETTO RUE SWEET CLOVER TURMERIC UMBELLIFERAE VIT. E WILLOW BARK SZECHUAN PEPPER PLANT BARK Topical Rogaine Dr. Bernardino Arocha is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member MarkyGras Posted May 1, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 1, 2011 Thanks Dr. Arocha! I think I'll keep taking MSM, but will hold off on any supplements on the day of the surgery (except vitamin K of course). My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Arocha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Bernardino Arocha Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I appreciate your kind consideration and insightful precaution in preparation for your upcoming day. It is very difficult to accomplish a densely packed hairline and mega session hair restoration when a patient presents with thin blood. So I applaud you and every single patient who follows the provided preoperative instructions carefully. I would also add to avoid aspirin for at least 10 prior, other NSAID s or 3 days prior. To build up your coagulation factors eat plenty of greens, as much raw as possible, spinach, kale, mustard greens, dandelion greens, or liver. Stop Rogaine ,exercise and alcohol consumption 5 days before. If you follow these carefully your hair restoration surgeon will be very happy, as he will have a very clean surgical field, and what's most important you will have a far easier day. I find that patients that bleed a lot also metabolize their local anesthetic much more rapidly. This will prolong the day and increase the level of discomfort needlessly. Dr. Bernardino Arocha is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Bernardino Arocha Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 MarkyGras, The oil based substances such as fish oil, flax seed oil, and vitamin E need to be stopped about 4 weeks before. Thanks again for this important question. Dr. Bernardino Arocha is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RCWest Posted May 2, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted May 2, 2011 Google "supplements and medications that thin the blood". You will have endless lists of things to avoid! Finasteride 1.25 mg. daily Avodart 0.5 mg. daily Spironolactone 50 mg twice daily 5 mg. oral Minoxidil twice daily Biotin 1000 mcg daily Multi Vitamin daily Damn, with all the stuff you put in your hair are you like a negative NW1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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