enyaw061032 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 I am losing (or have lost) almost all of my hair by now, and that's OK, but what I need help on is that my head is very sore to the touch; even laying down, it is uncomforable. When I put my wig on, it hurts. Anybody else have something like this happen? Thanks Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Boy, I don't know. This didn't happen to my dad. I imagine that you have very tender skin, as you would after sunburn????? Is that what you mean by tender to the touch? Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Barb, I didn't lose all my hair, but had a sensitive scalp. I remember Fay A. discussing how the backing of the wig hurt her bare little head and she used liners between her head and the wig. You may want to think about wearing a soft turban instead of the wig? Maybe sleep in the soft cap so your sheets don't rub your head? Maybe a very soft massage would help? Talk to your stylist, s/he may have some ideas on what can help.. It's miserable being miserable, hope the sun comes out again soon! Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_T Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 My head was very sore. Kind of felt like my hair was in a pony tail all day. It does get better. Now about the wig I don't know. I hate my wig and have worn it twice. I hope that helps and that it gets better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyaw061032 Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 Jen, my head feels like it has very tender spots that hurt when I put my head on a pillow, or wear my wig, ot just touch it with a brush (still have some hair left). Thanks for your post. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyaw061032 Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 Thanks, Becky. I think your suggestions are worth trying, and I will try them to see if they help. You're right - it's miserable being miserable. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyaw061032 Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 Thanks, Heather. It is helpful knowing it does get better! I'm doing OK with the chemo, or at least tolerating it fairly well, but the radiation is kicking my butt - not just that but my head, neck, and energy. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julienyc Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Barb- After my mom started whole brain radiation she had very same symptoms... very sore tender head- over time the tenderness did go away... She stopped wearing her wigs and resigned herself to soft terry cloth turban and very soft smushy pillow to sleep. I wish you all the best! Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 My head was sensitive for about a week after my hair came out. I even got some red spots on my head that cause itching. That too only lasted about a week. I did show it to my Onc Doc and he looked at my head and said, HUMMM I don't know what that could be. The nurses said that some other patients had the same problem and they said the burning went away after seveal days too. I couldn't wear my wigs during that time either. I just wore my terry turban. I also had a neck pillow and because it hurt to touch my head to pillows I slept on the Recliner with my neck pillow. I hope yours only lasts a few days. It does go away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyaw061032 Posted March 10, 2007 Author Share Posted March 10, 2007 Thanks so much for your help, Julie. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyaw061032 Posted March 10, 2007 Author Share Posted March 10, 2007 Thanks for your help, Connie. It sounds like a little pillow and soft turbans just might help. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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