Disheartening creep

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  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    If this were me I'd see an endo that would hopefully put me on some of type of birth control (there are many to choose from), that would help lessen the symptoms.. Going through hell for half a month every month is no way to live, there has to be a solution out there for you OP.

    Agree!
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,368 Member
    edited July 2016

    Christine_72 wrote: »
    If this were me I'd see an endo that would hopefully put me on some of type of birth control (there are many to choose from), that would help lessen the symptoms.. Going through hell for half a month every month is no way to live, there has to be a solution out there for you OP.

    I've only had bad experiences with pills so I admit I'm very reluctant to try them. The smallest dose made my cholesterol spike, and having to be put on Statin is something I'd really avoid too (my cholesterol has always been relatively high as it is... stupid genetics!).

    But it's been better since I figured out that it's high carb foods that trigger it - especially in the morning or if I don't have a bunch of protein and fat with it. The last few months I was able to eat just a bit over maintenance that week, which is a huge improvement. So again, sure, maybe it's not hypoglycemia and calling it that way is wrong, but it sure feels like the same thing. It just happens 2 weeks a month instead of all the time, thankfully (but I'm still careful the rest of the time just in case!).

    Anyway, my annual check up is in September but all my doctors have dismissed my symptoms as 'normal' anyway, so *shrug*
  • gmallan
    gmallan Posts: 2,099 Member
    If you are objectively (tape measure as opposed to mirror) smaller at a higher weight you should be celebrating. At the end of the day, who cares what the scale says - people see the size you are not the number on the scale. The reason I say you should be celebrating is because any increase in weight means you also increase your BMR meaning you get to eat more to maintain your body weight. I suspect that some of the 8lbs is water weight from hormonal factors and DOMS-related factors but some might also be muscle. I was literally so excited this year when I realised that I was the same size (or a little smaller) but 2kgs heavier - hello muscle and more food!
  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    gmallan wrote: »
    If you are objectively (tape measure as opposed to mirror) smaller at a higher weight you should be celebrating. At the end of the day, who cares what the scale says - people see the size you are not the number on the scale. The reason I say you should be celebrating is because any increase in weight means you also increase your BMR meaning you get to eat more to maintain your body weight. I suspect that some of the 8lbs is water weight from hormonal factors and DOMS-related factors but some might also be muscle. I was literally so excited this year when I realised that I was the same size (or a little smaller) but 2kgs heavier - hello muscle and more food!

    What makes you think this OP has gained muscle?
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,368 Member
    gmallan wrote: »
    If you are objectively (tape measure as opposed to mirror) smaller at a higher weight you should be celebrating. At the end of the day, who cares what the scale says - people see the size you are not the number on the scale. The reason I say you should be celebrating is because any increase in weight means you also increase your BMR meaning you get to eat more to maintain your body weight. I suspect that some of the 8lbs is water weight from hormonal factors and DOMS-related factors but some might also be muscle. I was literally so excited this year when I realised that I was the same size (or a little smaller) but 2kgs heavier - hello muscle and more food!

    I tried on the swimsuit I bought last year that was just too tight to be comfortable and it fit just fine. Actually wore it to the water park yesterday. So I know it's not in my head.

    I just can't imagine I'm actually building muscle as I really, really, hate lifting.
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    zoeysasha37 wrote: »
    Heartisalonelyhunter wrote: »
    Except this poster has never been diagnosed as having 'hypoglycemia issues'. She has never seen an endocrinologist or ever done a fasting blood test but announced to the Internet this is her problem..
    Self diagnosis is not a good thing. OP I think you need help. You are not a doctor.

    I think this is a good idea.
    If someone is having such bad period problems then they should really see a doctor. This isn't a one time thing.

    this
  • johnnylakis
    johnnylakis Posts: 812 Member
    Francl27 wrote: »
    Oh well I suppose it's the kick I needed to really get back to a deficit,
    You got it!

  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    zoeysasha37 wrote: »
    Heartisalonelyhunter wrote: »
    Except this poster has never been diagnosed as having 'hypoglycemia issues'. She has never seen an endocrinologist or ever done a fasting blood test but announced to the Internet this is her problem..
    Self diagnosis is not a good thing. OP I think you need help. You are not a doctor.

    I think this is a good idea.
    If someone is having such bad period problems then they should really see a doctor. This isn't a one time thing.

    @Francl27

    I know you said your doctor writes it off as normal, have you gotten a second opinion? Seen an endocrinologist? Honestly, the amount this seems to be effecting you is not normal. Many women go through *babysloth* for a week, some have symptoms a little longer. You seem to be suffering about 3/4 of the time. That's not okay. I would start knocking down doctor doors until someone listened.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,368 Member
    nutmegoreo wrote: »
    zoeysasha37 wrote: »
    Heartisalonelyhunter wrote: »
    Except this poster has never been diagnosed as having 'hypoglycemia issues'. She has never seen an endocrinologist or ever done a fasting blood test but announced to the Internet this is her problem..
    Self diagnosis is not a good thing. OP I think you need help. You are not a doctor.

    I think this is a good idea.
    If someone is having such bad period problems then they should really see a doctor. This isn't a one time thing.

    @Francl27

    I know you said your doctor writes it off as normal, have you gotten a second opinion? Seen an endocrinologist? Honestly, the amount this seems to be effecting you is not normal. Many women go through *babysloth* for a week, some have symptoms a little longer. You seem to be suffering about 3/4 of the time. That's not okay. I would start knocking down doctor doors until someone listened.

    Yeah but I've been that road before and it's exhausting... I've mentioned it to two different GYNs and my GP so far.

    But I'll bring it up again at my next GP appointment for sure and see if she can recommend one (I think there are a couple in that practice anyway). To be fair... it never even occurred to me that it could be more helpful until I read all the replies here, so thanks for the advice!
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    Francl27 wrote: »
    nutmegoreo wrote: »
    zoeysasha37 wrote: »
    Heartisalonelyhunter wrote: »
    Except this poster has never been diagnosed as having 'hypoglycemia issues'. She has never seen an endocrinologist or ever done a fasting blood test but announced to the Internet this is her problem..
    Self diagnosis is not a good thing. OP I think you need help. You are not a doctor.

    I think this is a good idea.
    If someone is having such bad period problems then they should really see a doctor. This isn't a one time thing.

    @Francl27

    I know you said your doctor writes it off as normal, have you gotten a second opinion? Seen an endocrinologist? Honestly, the amount this seems to be effecting you is not normal. Many women go through *babysloth* for a week, some have symptoms a little longer. You seem to be suffering about 3/4 of the time. That's not okay. I would start knocking down doctor doors until someone listened.

    Yeah but I've been that road before and it's exhausting... I've mentioned it to two different GYNs and my GP so far.

    But I'll bring it up again at my next GP appointment for sure and see if she can recommend one (I think there are a couple in that practice anyway). To be fair... it never even occurred to me that it could be more helpful until I read all the replies here, so thanks for the advice!

    There has to be some options. To be honest, just reading about it is exhausting. I can't imagine from your perspective. Do more than just bring it up. Ask what kinds of tests can be done to rule out any problems. And then if there are any suggestions for diet/lifestyle changes or some medications which could help balance. If I were going through what you regularly describe, I'd be asking about surgical options as well. At least if they see your concerns are serious (and that you are seriois), they may take a stronger approach.
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