Any PCOS ladies here? Befriend Me!

sarah_ahmad
sarah_ahmad Posts: 9
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Hey Everyone,

My name is Sarah and although I've been a member for a little bit (got the BB app then deleted it) I have just started to really use this site a few days ago. I've been suffering from PCOS and all its lovely symptoms since 2007 and really would love the support of people going through the same issues.

My major issues are:
- Hypertension
- Heart Palpitations
- Weight Gain (60Lbs in total)
- Hormonal roller-coaster of acne and unscheduled cycles

Have you started a specific diet? Exercise? Whatever it is let me know. I'm open to any healthy, preferably natural suggestions.

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  • the_belle
    the_belle Posts: 1
    I also have PCOS and am trying to lose some weight to alleviate the symptoms. I'd love to have some fellow PCOS sufferers to share ideas and motivation with! I'll add you!
  • hausofnichele
    hausofnichele Posts: 531 Member
    Right here!
  • newCourtney
    newCourtney Posts: 168 Member
    Me. You can add me.
  • MonicaWalls
    MonicaWalls Posts: 35 Member
    Hello! I suffer from PCOS also. I am just getting back into MFP after trying a detox cleanse that I am hoping helps out with my PCOS. My friends has had great results from it...she is actually pregnant with twins after trying for years! I am not sure if those are the results I want :wink: but I am hoping this helps me!!! I would love to be your friend on here! I also have a motivational group for health and fitness on facebook if anybody wants to join! Just send me a message! :heart:
  • MizzouGirl1253
    MizzouGirl1253 Posts: 5
    I also have PCOS and just started on the site. Feel free to add me.
  • sarahbrown1015
    sarahbrown1015 Posts: 92 Member
    I just found out about a month ago. I took the advice of some ladies on MFP and went grain free a couple of weeks ago. The scale has finally started to move. I get all of my carbs from fruit and dairy and treat myself to a nice meal out once a week witih grains. This week is Mexican! Good luck and feel free to add me. Also I suggest doing lots of research about PCOS and diet. I learned alot my doctor did not know.
  • jensfitpal2012
    jensfitpal2012 Posts: 145 Member
    Sarah,I sent a friend request and put some helpful info in your message.Look forward to being a support for one another!:)
  • SereneRose
    SereneRose Posts: 500 Member
    I too have PCOS feel free to add me. :)
  • DynamicGal
    DynamicGal Posts: 1 Member
    Me too. I'm interested in the grain free diet also.
  • sarah_ahmad
    sarah_ahmad Posts: 9
    Hello! I suffer from PCOS also. I am just getting back into MFP after trying a detox cleanse that I am hoping helps out with my PCOS. My friends has had great results from it...she is actually pregnant with twins after trying for years! I am not sure if those are the results I want :wink: but I am hoping this helps me!!! I would love to be your friend on here! I also have a motivational group for health and fitness on facebook if anybody wants to join! Just send me a message! :heart:

    I'm so happy your your friend. I think having my specialist tell me that I might not be able to have kids was the most depressing moment in my life. I will definitely add you. Oh and this detox sounds interesting...
  • sarah_ahmad
    sarah_ahmad Posts: 9
    Thank-you so much for the warm welcome. I'm really excited to have all of your backs and vice versa. I've been playing around with grain-free for the past month or so, but I'm really trying to turn it up a notch and go completely processed sugar free (not even stevia). I'm down another pound today, but my weigh in day is Sunday so fingers crossed its not just water weight.
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    I have PCOS. I lost 20 pounds in 20 months on MFP. Started taking NAS last week to help with my symptoms and having good results.
  • Peachysunrain
    Peachysunrain Posts: 6 Member
    Hi I suffer from PCOS also...WATER, WATER, WATER!!! Limit yourself on carbs and sugar even the sugar free stuff. Natural is the best way to go. I am horrible at doing what I know to do, I have done so much research and I know so much about it but I just don't like doing it. I LOVE FOOD!! I love my sweets and carbs!! With PCOS that is what gets you in trouble. Watch your intake to keep your insulin level down Web md will tell you so much. Really it's all about cutting out carbs and sugar and drinking plenty of water, unless you have other health issues.
  • Maddi_InBetweenDays
    Maddi_InBetweenDays Posts: 177
    Add me to :) I have PCOS and am managing without drugs. It's a hard road, but easier with friends :)
  • reneeileen
    reneeileen Posts: 455 Member
    Welcome! I have PCOS also and all I can say work is limiting refined carbs and exercise. This is a great place to be to get support. It's not always an easy road but it can be done.
  • Ahorton0816
    Ahorton0816 Posts: 2
    Hi! I also suffer from PCOS. I was told I would probably never conceive children and after 2 and a half years I got pregnant wiht my beautiful daughter. I have now been trying for 3 years with no success. My new Dr. really was so encouraging and suggested that I start counting my calories and exercising to see if I could loose 60 pounds then we would try again! I am 30 pounds down and feeling great! Since begining the journey, my cycles are completely regular, and all of my other symptoms have disappeared:) Excited to met all u ladies and encourage u along your journey!
  • rockinraccuun
    rockinraccuun Posts: 5
    HI! add me too! i used to be about 270 and am down to about 195. long way, but long way to go too!

    I learned to live as if I was a diabetic and it HELPED! unbelievable. unfortunately, it turns out that I actually did develop diabetes in addition to the pcos. but it was probably going to happen no matter what. Im healthier now than i have been in the last 20 yrs, so i must be doing something right.

    :) will probably need reminders of that little detail on my bad days tho
  • drfalktorres
    drfalktorres Posts: 30 Member
    No beard? Lucky you! ;-)

    My sister and I are both sufferers of PCOS....she actually had to go on Metformin (sp?)...but I have been fortunate enough to avoid meds and have been blessed with three children. She struggled with getting pregnant, but was able to have children in the long run-- but still suffers significantly from symptoms.

    I think you are on the right track with trying to stay healthy in every other regard...I like to think that has been to my benefit.
  • moeish
    moeish Posts: 7 Member
    I too have PCOS, lost 60 pounds about 7 years ago and unfortunately gained it back and THEN got PG on my own at 40 (after previously taking fertility drugs and surgery and then giving up). It was a huge suprise, but the best of my life...he's 5 1/2 now. :o)
    So those of you that are hoping to get PG, it CAN happen!
  • redneckcaseysgirl88
    redneckcaseysgirl88 Posts: 35
    I also have PCOS- But haven't tried medication as of now.
  • heartsr4caring
    heartsr4caring Posts: 5 Member
    I also have PCOS and have struggled with weight loss. I am about to take a TTC break and concentrate on weight loss so any pointers anyone can give me would be a good and welcome help. Also feel free to add me :)
  • familygal89
    familygal89 Posts: 4
    I was diagnosed with PCOS at age 18 in 1984. Terrible, debilitating periods, cysts that would burst etc. Married in 1989, had 1st miscarriage 1990, had my son in 1991, another miscarriage in 1992 and eventually a partial hysterectomy in 2001. I think if I had been followed by a high risk pregnancy dr, I may have had more than one child. The most interesting thing that I've found with PCOS is that I truly believe that the cyst (albeit through hormones) feed on what I eat. For example, I've been on a no white diet for quite a while. No flour, no sugar etc. Several years ago, there was a cyst on my remaining ovary that was 4 inches in diameter. I went on this no white diet and the thing shrunk. My gyn couldn't believe it! I'm now a "case study". I drink lots of water and NEVER consume anything with artificial sweetener. PCOS does have an affect on weight gain, but so did the bad things I used to consume. I've been on MFP since July and am really motivated to get this weight off. The best way to deal with PCOS is to consume healthy foods. LOTS OF WATER!

    I feel your pain. Just keep trying to find that one dr/specialist who truly understand this disease and can give you the best guidance. I'm happy to be your MFP friend.
  • debzza
    debzza Posts: 25 Member
    I have PCOS too and would love to hear any tips. Im on metformin but have found it hard to lose weight in the past, i would love to be added either as a freind or on fb support groups. x
  • EllysJellys
    EllysJellys Posts: 111
    Hi all!!

    I also have PCOS : ( it sucks!!! but i know loosing weight is a big part of helping the symptons etc which is a big reason for me wanting to lose weight! happy to add anyone who is dedicated to loosing weight and who, like me is slightly obsessed with MFP!! I have lost nearly 50lbs so far but still have more than 40lbs to go.....

    Ellie x
  • renlovesyou
    renlovesyou Posts: 4 Member
    Hey! I also have PCOS! Since I was about 21 I think, but it was only diagnosed when I fell pregnant (which was a miracle btw, I never thought that would happen in a million years!) I've lost some weight and have some sort of cycle now at least - fingers crossed I can get pregnant again next year :D

    Feel free to add me - we need all the support we can get, its so much harder with this condition!
  • Joannie30
    Joannie30 Posts: 415 Member
    I have PCOS too. I have noticed some quite significant improvements in some of my symptoms just by reducing my weight.

    Any of you feel free to add me

    Jx
  • yoyogirl68
    yoyogirl68 Posts: 38
    Hi Sarah,

    I have PCOS too. It often leads to Insulin Resistance, or perhaps the Insulin Resistance leads to PCOS..
    Best thing for it is a high protein, low carb diet.
    I have been to see an endocrinologist and this is what is recommended. Plus daily walk.
    OR medication, and I think if we can do it with diet and exercise, then better to give that a go rather than pump the body full of drugs (IMHO).

    I could not conceive naturally, had an IVF baby (now 13), but with proper low carb diet it can get under control. When I was at my lowest weight of 60kg, all my PCOS symptoms disappeared. Which is great motivation to lose weight!
  • TLEIGH33777
    TLEIGH33777 Posts: 93 Member
    I have it too, since I was 16. I was diagnosted with Diabetes earlier this year, I have always had the feeling that its the PCOS and not diabetes. Regardless, they are treated the same, I just dont like that label. My weight went up every year, and I never cared to change anything. Im not on Metformin and the weight is coming off, without much effort ( I am trying my best to eat low carb, I have given up sugar for the most part). I lost 37 lbs before joining MFP, a total of 53 in 7 months. I havent had symptoms in years, everything has been regular for me, no children though. Its nice to see there are so many of you out there who also share this. Please feel free to add me.
  • Lozx87
    Lozx87 Posts: 130 Member
    si also suffer with pcos trying to lose the weight as ttc also getting married in 2014 so need to lose as much as poss feel free to add me
  • sarah_ahmad
    sarah_ahmad Posts: 9
    I'm so excited (slash saddened) to see that there are so many PCOS suffers here. Excited because that means that we're taking steps to better our lives whether it be through lifestyle changes, medication or both. Obviously it still totally sucks that there are so many of us suffering.

    After reading over the responses I wanted to add a little background in terms of my medications. I've been on birth control (didn't go well and I was angry/sad/emotional the whole time I was on it), Metformin (I'm told I'm insulin resistant) but I didn't like that after a year because it's really not a cure so much as a cover-up in my opinion. I'm currently taking Diovan HTC for my hypertension and Lopressor for my palpitations.

    I'm reading that alot of you ladies have done grain/white/carb restricting diets and that's basically what I'm trying to do now along with trying to exercise daily. Anyways I really appreciate all the love and support and can't wait to return it.

    Xo,

    Sarah

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