u/MaintenanceSilver841

I was a vegetarian from age 12-28. I started eating meat again three years ago but still struggle with thin hair. I did bloodwork last year for another health issue and discovered I had borderline low b12 and Vitamin D. I started taking b12 shots and supplements, my levels are normal now. I initially saw a ton of new hair growth after the first three months but feel like it has since plateaued.

After eating meat again, how long did it take for your hair to look thick and healthy? Especially interested to hear from those who were vegetarian for long periods during puberty.

Some backstory— I’m 30 and was diagnosed last November. There isn’t a clear cause for my TN because MRIs showed nothing physical. Only potential lead was that I did have borderline low B12 & D levels in bloodwork (which I’m pretty certain were caused by a vegetarian diet from age 12-26) I was a competitive swimmer from age 8-17. I did recently add swimming regularly back into my fitness routine (just 1-2 days a week as cross training for running) and had a flare up begin the same day I swam after being pain free for about three months. I’m not certain, but I think I also swam right before my previous flare up September-November. I had to take a little break the past couple weeks because I’ve been sick and noticed the pain is less frequent. Wondering if there might be nerve damage from wearing tight goggles consistently? Has anyone else experienced this?