**smeagol** t-hee
Since I started taking the iron and increasing the protein at the same time, it's hard to know which one (or both) actually worked, but now my hair is thicker and healthier. The iron definitely made the difference in not being so tired and lightheaded. My doc did a blood test to check my hemoglobin levels. I didn't have enough oxygen in my blood, and that's what confirmed the anemia diagnosis. If you do have blood tests, you may want to check for low oxygen levels.
But, of course, that's not the only reason for excessive hair loss (especially if that's your only symptom). A good and easy first step would be to examine your diet - maybe the protein increase will help. It may take some time to have an effect, though.
A note, here - if you start taking iron, be aware that in many of us the iron causes digestive distress. It usually subsides after a week or two, but it can take some getting used to.
Have fun at the wedding! I'm sure you'll look properly glam and not at all gollum.