Certain Supplements Causing Hives

[Shawn]

Well, I think I've overdone it. Last week, I stepped up my supplement program and was taking some 20 supplements per day. I was taking all "the usual suspects" for hair (MSM, B-Complex, Biotin, Silica, L-Cysteine, flaxseed oil and evening primrose oil) in addition to several other vitamins and minerals (e.g., Great Hair, regular multi-vit, A, C, D, E,iron, zinc, etc.). This morning, I woke up to hives itching in several places. I'm thinking it was last week's vitamin overload that's done it to me. I know several people have experienced some acne from Biotin or MSM, but has anyone else experienced hives from a vitamin regimen? If so, what did you determine to be the cause?

As matters now stand, I have cut back to 5 supplements: Great Hair, MSM, L-Cysteine, C, and E. I've eliminated 15 other factors and will see what happens this week.

Please share your experiences with adverse reactions to supplements. Thanks in advance.

 

[alliyah4eva203]

i reccomend you go see your doctor

 

[patience]

Sounds like you've overdosed! Go to a doctor, NOW!!!! Did you even seek counseling from a physician BEFORE you started taking all of those? Trying to grow long hair is one thing, overdosing is something ENTIRELY different. There IS such a thing as TOO much!

 

[Angelicus]

A very long time ago I took a Niacin pill which gave me the most horrible reaction. All i could do my scream and cry, my body felt like it was burning all over. I also hyperventilated, not a good experience.

I honestly don't see how you could take all of those pills

how fast does your hair grow in a month from taking all that stuff?

 

[alliyah4eva203]

anky that is a natural reaction from niacin. some people can't bear it so there are also flush free versions of the pill

 

[Healthb4Length]

like the other ladies said, I think that you are overdosing. Please see a doctor, taking too many vitamins can be toxic and in some cases deadly. When I first started many hair forums I used to take about 15-20 vitamins per day thinking that they would speed things up. Well my hair did grow but things started to get weird. Taking MSM I found I was getting this strange white halo around my hair line and it was noticeable and thick (gross) it freaked me out and when I ended taking MSM I cleared up right away. Please be careful of over doing the vitamins.

 

[Angelicus]

Yes yes! I only wish that I knew that two years ago when I took the pill. I am happy that I found hair sites that help me with supplement information for overall health. thank you all. are there any other people taking more than 5 supplements a day?

 

[Shawn]

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anky said:I honestly don't see how you could take all of those pills

how fast does your hair grow in a month from taking all that stuff?

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I was spreading out the pills over the course of the day--only taking 2-3 at a time. I only did it for one week, so I am unable to judge whether they had any impact on the hair growth.

 

[Shawn]

Thanks to everyone for their concern and input so far. I feel right foolish about this little situation.

 

[patience]

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Shawn said:
Thanks to everyone for their concern and input so far. I feel right foolish about this little situation.

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You're learning. However, I would STRONGLY suggest that you NOT do this again. A multivitamin should be fine. Too many vitamins/supplements CAN and WILL kill you.