I am losing the hair on my back from TX, very distraught!

[spectda]

The hair on my back seems to be thinning quite heavily from TX. It was hard to take this pic this morning but I have really long arms and wanted to see what you thought. Is there anything that I can do to prevent this? Will it ever come back?

[spectda]

this was me before TX so you know what I am facing!
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[Bill1954]

This must be truly devastating for both you and your wife, Dave. In particular, how is she taking this; she probably misses running her fingers through your, uh… pelt.

If this results in marital discord, be sure to consider counseling; I’ve heard that some states consider gross loss of body hair grounds for divorce; or is it loss of gross body hair; I get that mixed up sometimes.

Anyway, have you considered a back merkin yet? Do they even make one? Hey, maybe that’s something we could do to while away the hours on treatment; we could shave your mastiff and build you a wig for your back… come here, Lola! Heeeere, giiirl!

My condolences, Dave—

Bill

[Bill1954]

Get your vitamin D checked; this might be the culprit, too.

[spectda]

Thanks Bill-
I really appreciate your intelligence and compassion, you always say the right thing, even though you are an "old timer"

My wife is devastated and has been staying in the guest bedroom a lot, she said she just need a little space right now.

I will be looking into the back merkin and vitamin d issue ASAP.
Thanks again for your kindness!

[mikesimon]

I talked with a woman recently who related this story. A guy took her to Vegas. I know the guy and there is no question he was out to impress her. He got a suite at a top shelf hotel with a huge king-size bed and a mirror above it on the ceiling. She said his back hair freaked her out so badly that she couldn't get it out of her mind. I've never seen his back but you can tell this guy is probably very hairy. Anyway, she never went out with that guy again. The abundance of back hair turned her off completely. So, maybe it's a good thing that you're losing your back hair.
Mike

[spectda]

Hi Mike-
Thank you so much for your support and relaying your friend's experience. I think I am still going to try a Merkin as I am not quite ready to accept this. Sides effects are one thing, but this is just going to far. I looked through my trial agreement and found nothing about back hair loss. I feel alone and lost.

[peacepostx]

:)

[mikesimon]

I'm not a big back hair guy so it is hard for me to empathize.
I don't like the thought of you feeling alone and lost................but I don't like the thought of you looking like a monkey either. I guess I'm not the right person to discuss this problem.

Mike

[spectda]

Thanks for trying in spite of being repulsed. You are a true gentleman. I am really sorry that the second pic did not work, I think you would have felt differently if you could have seen it.
Thank you,
Dave

[Bill1954]

I’m beginning to wonder if this is an as yet undisclosed side effect of the Boceprevir, Dave. I’d definitely keep this from the study team; they may dose reduce and try to cover this up; lord knows how hard this would hit Schering Plough’s stock if word got out.

This just might be a temporary condition; it could resolve shortly after cessation of therapy. In the meantime, Miracle Grow does wonders for my tomatoes; perhaps you could keep a jar of it in the nightstand and wifey could massage some in before retiring for the evening?

And if that doesn’t work, you could always resort to the old reliable; fish emulsion… it’s grown tall lawns for decades… and as an added plus, the neighbors cats will finally adore you too. Many options to choose from after all, guy.

Bill

[Bill1954]

Call me crazy Dave, but check your study documents; there may be a provision for IV Rogaine to be used as a rescue drug in instances like this. Just thinking out loud,

Bill

[spectda]

Bill-
The fish emulsion is a bit stinky and i hear a lot of meows outside, I like the idea of something natural though. I guess rogaine will be the last resort.
Thanks for all of your suggestions.
- Dave

[Bill1954]

Of course, Dave; of course. One glance at my profile pic and you’ll understand my fervent and enthusiastic advocacy for the follicley challenged. I tried the fish emulsion myself in the past, but alas, the neighbor’s cats licked what little hair I had remaining off my pate while I was sleeping; it was tragic, and I’m sorry for the previous recommendation. I don’t blame you in the least for your reluctance.

Hey, I wonder if we should ask the gals for their input? Rumor has it some women may actually prefer guys with receding backs; what say, chickies?

Bill

[spectda]

LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!

[GoofyDad]

The only good news in all this may be  that the tatoo you once had seems to be starting to re-emerge. I hope your wife's name is Foreskinlatch or something similar (or do I mean something simian?), otherwise this might not be so encouraging after all.  

[spectda]

I knew I could count on you Goofydad! Well have to compare Birkenstocks and tubesocks sometime, I am often in Marin county. Beautiful place to live huh?

[jelise]

I'm sorry, but I don't think I could get turned on by a man without back hair.  Fortunately, my man seems to grow more every year :P

Don't worry too much.  You've still got enough back hair to get things going.

[thewifelife]

Hi, I'm David's wife and I thought I'd like to share my feelings in this matter.  The only problem here as far as I'm concerned is that David has more hair on his butt then his back now, and I'm beginning to fear he'll lose that too!  I do have a couple of hair pieces I could use to even out this hair loss problem, but I really don't want to give up my $400 hair extensions so what do we do??
Thanks for listening,
The wife

[R Glass]

I feel horrible about this. Have you considered a Body Hair Weave? I don’t think a back Wig will work. At least the Weave should last you through tx and hopefully it will grow back. May the Force be with you Chewbaca.

[portann]

I say give up the extension for a worthy cause and save his self-esteem.

Wow, $400 for a hair extension. Is that one of those hot ones from New York? He's going to look like the real thing if it's one of those.

Funny thing is that some weirdo guys who have their back stuff backwards have their back hair ripped hard and fast with hot wax. The pain..... Makes low hemoglobin doable by comparison.

Keep that Dave of yours happy with fake hair if that's what it takes the two of you to get him through this but only use extensions on his back, not his butt, for obvious reasons.

So how are things going with Dave's Birks these days? Birks, backs, butts...what's next...

[spectda]

A little too much information my dear! Is nothing sacred! - love you!

Susan-Thanks for the support as always!

[Bill1954]

Hi Dave’s wife,

This is ridiculous, and I don’t know why we didn’t think of it before. Just have Dave call his cousin; Cousin It. If there was ever a backhair aficionado, it’s It. I’m sure if It can’t restore Dave’s back or butt hair to it’s original length and luster, he should at least be able to bolster what’s left of his ego.

Poor Dave…

Bill

[spectda]

You sound like a good woman Jelise, your man is lucky! As Bill mentioned in another thread the choice between the liver health or the back hair is not an easy one to make!
I

[spectda]

thewifelife says I sound like cousin it sometimes, so I mumble a little!