Is anyone fighting PCOS?
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My best girl has PCOS, just found out today she lost another baby (4th miscarriage).......sucky syndrome.......:frown:0
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I have pcos and it is currently being controled with metformin, a diabetic drug. I have lost almost 20 lbs with diet and exercise and my Dr told me this was the way to be able to conceive. I have been off dieting for 5 weeks and I haven't gained any of it back mind you I havent lost anymore either. Friday I started back on the diet and I have 88 lbs or so to go to be where I think I want to be. DIeting is touch expecially when this is like the ONLY way to help me conceive, talk about pressure. I can be lazy and childless or get off my tush and make a miracle happen.
I too appreciate being on this site and knowing there are people on here going thru some of the things I am going thru like pcos. Definately a friend maker :happy: Feel free to chat anytime.
Renaye0 -
I may have PCOS and I was wondering if anyone has had problem losing weight? I have been doing really good the past 4 weeks and I have actually gained.
Yes, I have it and was diagnosed along with Diabetes in 2003. My OB/GYN and endocrinologist told me the only way to lose weight is to follow a low carb (or controlled carb) plan for LIFE, change your eating habits to natural eating and you will lose weight...........
Following a low fat / low calorie plan made me gain, gain and gain some more............0 -
I have a question, hoping someone can help me out.
I have PCOS.... Diagnosed about 4 years ago. To make a long story short, I was put back on B/C to regulate my periods. I started a month ago, 1 1/2 weeks in I got a period (not the normal one). I called my doc and she said it was normal, since I hadn't had one in 5 months.... two weeks later (last week-and my scheduled TOM) I started again... I stopped on Friday.... I've been in extreme pain ALL weekend, the Naproxin (sp?) that my doc gave me for the pain is NOT working at all.... Do you guys get cramps AFTER you're done w/ your TOM? I'm still in wicked pain, should I call my doc or 'live through' it??
:blushing: Thanks, and sorry for the bluntness...... :ohwell:
Pip0 -
Pip,
Hey sweetie! Sorry to hear that you're having a tough time. First things first - Metformin is not for pain... it's to help your cells accept the insulin that your body is producing.
To answer your question about pain after TOM - YES. I generally get cramps the first day of my period and then for about 2 days after it feels like someone tied a weight to my uterus... everytime I move it "pulls". I will say that since starting my new way of life, I've had TOM once - and it wasn't AS bad... wasn't GREAT - but it wasn't as bad.
If you haven't had those symptoms before though - it can't hurt to call the Dr. It could be that THIS time your ovary actually dropped an egg and you did have a "real" period. I don't take BC pills (despite what my Dr. would like) - because they really affect my mood - since I've been off of them for a year I can tell a difference in my cycles.
If you can - walk, slowly for a little while - it generally helps me. Ahem... sex is also good for cramps. :blushing: You might also try a hot water bottle - but that's not nearly as fun! LOL!
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Wow I didn't realize how many people on this site have PCOS! I've had it since I can remember. When I was twelve I had my first period and it was never regular from that moment on. Then the irregular hair growth started... and then before I knew it was the FAT kid, lol.
Anyway, I haven't had the insulin complications. At the moment, I'm only on birth control (which seems to help my weight loss) and my primary doctor takes care of that. Should I be seeing a specialist? No one has really told me what I should do. So, for now I just take the pill so that I actually get my period (I don't get it at all if I'm not on it).
Don't you just HATE that irregular hair growth, drives me totally insane! Anyone know how to deal with it? I am not talking average peach fuzz either.0 -
Hey babe!
OK, thanks! Good to know that you get pain for a few days after you're done also.... I was just kind of scared.... I did all of what you suggested.... Except the sex part - just couldn't do it! hahha :blushing: Nothing helped..... The entire week I was in pain, but more pain after I stopped on Friday.
I accidentally put Metformin (I'm not on it...) as the pain killer my doc gave me - it was really Naproxin.... Just a little confused here... LOL.
I actually called my doc's nurse while I was out on lunch. She's going to have the doc call me back, although he'll probably just tell me to wait a few more days and then see.
I hate this crap! I thought B/C pills were supposed to help w/ cramping/extreme moods....... :explode: Sometimes I wish that I didn't start on the B/C, and I could just continue not getting it. But, I know it's unhealthy not to.... Sucks to be a girl..... :grumble:0 -
Wow I didn't realize how many people on this site have PCOS! I've had it since I can remember. When I was twelve I had my first period and it was never regular from that moment on. Then the irregular hair growth started... and then before I knew it was the FAT kid, lol.
Anyway, I haven't had the insulin complications. At the moment, I'm only on birth control (which seems to help my weight loss) and my primary doctor takes care of that. Should I be seeing a specialist? No one has really told me what I should do. So, for now I just take the pill so that I actually get my period (I don't get it at all if I'm not on it).
Don't you just HATE that irregular hair growth, drives me totally insane! Anyone know how to deal with it? I am not talking average peach fuzz either.
I was told that after 6 months of being on BC it would *start* to get better..... It's been a month, and I'm waiting as patiently as I can! It TOTALLY SUCKS BIG TIME - feel like a guy most of the time...... :grumble: Good thing I have a loving husband who could care less.......
For my face I use sallie hanson face hair bleach (weekly) and pluck the big ones that won’t bleach…..0 -
I have PCOS and hypothyroidism. It makes it really hard to lose weight but for years I've used that as an excuse, too.
I was told by my doctor that I had PCOS in 2004 and was told that I would never had children again (my husband and I were trying for "one" more for about 10 years). In 2005 I lost 30 pounds by diet and exercise (and sheer will), by 2006 I had my little girl (lol, and 2007 had my son). Of course, I gained it all back with my last child....which is where I find myself today.
It took ALOT of exercise and dieting to lose 30 pounds....but I don't think it was necessarily the PCOS and hypothyroidism. Sure, they make it even harder to lose, but I think it's just plain hard to lose regardless of my medical condition.
Anyways, good luck to you (and me, too) 0 -
Wow I didn't realize how many people on this site have PCOS! I've had it since I can remember. When I was twelve I had my first period and it was never regular from that moment on. Then the irregular hair growth started... and then before I knew it was the FAT kid, lol.
Anyway, I haven't had the insulin complications. At the moment, I'm only on birth control (which seems to help my weight loss) and my primary doctor takes care of that. Should I be seeing a specialist? No one has really told me what I should do. So, for now I just take the pill so that I actually get my period (I don't get it at all if I'm not on it).
Don't you just HATE that irregular hair growth, drives me totally insane! Anyone know how to deal with it? I am not talking average peach fuzz either.
If I didn't do something I would have a beard... I'm sure of it. My favorite thing in the world is called a Tweeze - it's like motorized tweezers - or like an epilady for your face. It pinches a little as it pulls them out - but it's not bad... and I'm able to keep a lot of the hair growth to a minimum using that once a day or so.
I'm hoping that as I lose weight and the insulin issues go away... my beard will too!
I was told that after 6 months of being on BC it would *start* to get better..... It's been a month, and I'm waiting as patiently as I can! It TOTALLY SUCKS BIG TIME - feel like a guy most of the time...... :grumble: Good thing I have a loving husband who could care less.......
For my face I use sallie hanson face hair bleach (weekly) and pluck the big ones that won’t bleach…..0 -
Wow I didn't realize how many people on this site have PCOS! I've had it since I can remember. When I was twelve I had my first period and it was never regular from that moment on. Then the irregular hair growth started... and then before I knew it was the FAT kid, lol.
Anyway, I haven't had the insulin complications. At the moment, I'm only on birth control (which seems to help my weight loss) and my primary doctor takes care of that. Should I be seeing a specialist? No one has really told me what I should do. So, for now I just take the pill so that I actually get my period (I don't get it at all if I'm not on it).
Don't you just HATE that irregular hair growth, drives me totally insane! Anyone know how to deal with it? I am not talking average peach fuzz either.
If I didn't do something I would have a beard... I'm sure of it. My favorite thing in the world is called a Tweeze - it's like motorized tweezers - or like an epilady for your face. It pinches a little as it pulls them out - but it's not bad... and I'm able to keep a lot of the hair growth to a minimum using that once a day or so.
I've seen those commercials..... So it actually works then!? I'm going to try it... Always looking for a way to tame the mane, lol…. :sick: :brokenheart:0 -
I have pcos also. I found out in oct 08. My doctor started me on metformin and i am down 46 lbs. It took my body a while to get used to it but it has worked great.0
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Wow I didn't realize how many people on this site have PCOS! I've had it since I can remember. When I was twelve I had my first period and it was never regular from that moment on. Then the irregular hair growth started... and then before I knew it was the FAT kid, lol.
Anyway, I haven't had the insulin complications. At the moment, I'm only on birth control (which seems to help my weight loss) and my primary doctor takes care of that. Should I be seeing a specialist? No one has really told me what I should do. So, for now I just take the pill so that I actually get my period (I don't get it at all if I'm not on it).
Don't you just HATE that irregular hair growth, drives me totally insane! Anyone know how to deal with it? I am not talking average peach fuzz either.
If I didn't do something I would have a beard... I'm sure of it. My favorite thing in the world is called a Tweeze - it's like motorized tweezers - or like an epilady for your face. It pinches a little as it pulls them out - but it's not bad... and I'm able to keep a lot of the hair growth to a minimum using that once a day or so.
I've seen those commercials..... So it actually works then!? I'm going to try it... Always looking for a way to tame the mane, lol…. :sick: :brokenheart:
I'm blonde so the hairs are light...but FEELING them there drives me to the border of insanity! I have tried those tweezing machines (OW!). I did it for like a week and my face looked awful, all swollen and red from the machine pulling out the hairs. I tried the cream they had advertised on TV but it didn't really do much so after a month or so I quit with that. I've been on BC since I was 18 and first diagnosed, for me it hasn't improved at all...I think it actually got worse after having my daughter too. I HATE IT! I mean, it's too the point I don't want my fiance to touch my face... in case of re-growth. I mean, I told him about PCOS, but I don't think he grasps what I mean about facial hair. It's so embarassing.
I don't even think I could do the electralysis (probably killed the spelling on that) because my hair is so fair.
I could live with being the weight I am for the rest of my life... IF it meant the facial hair would go away and never come back.0 -
My 17 year old daughter was diagnosed with PCOS and hypothyroidism when she was 13.
Weight gain was one of her major indicators. She has a great endocrinologist who has her own Synthroid, Metformin and Yaz (b/c) Her only extra weight is around her abdomen and she struggles so much with trying to lose it. The meds have definitely helped with her symptoms but it's a daily struggle for her. We are doing our best to become as informed as possible so we can support her medication regimine with diet and exercise.
I'm sorry to see how many of you are struggling, but I think my DD will be relieved to know she isn't alone.
Becky0 -
Don't you just HATE that irregular hair growth, drives me totally insane! Anyone know how to deal with it? I am not talking average peach fuzz either.
If I didn't do something I would have a beard... I'm sure of it. My favorite thing in the world is called a Tweeze - it's like motorized tweezers - or like an epilady for your face. It pinches a little as it pulls them out - but it's not bad... and I'm able to keep a lot of the hair growth to a minimum using that once a day or so.
I've seen those commercials..... So it actually works then!? I'm going to try it... Always looking for a way to tame the mane, lol…. :sick: :brokenheart:
I'm blonde so the hairs are light...but FEELING them there drives me to the border of insanity! I have tried those tweezing machines (OW!). I did it for like a week and my face looked awful, all swollen and red from the machine pulling out the hairs. I tried the cream they had advertised on TV but it didn't really do much so after a month or so I quit with that. I've been on BC since I was 18 and first diagnosed, for me it hasn't improved at all...I think it actually got worse after having my daughter too. I HATE IT! I mean, it's too the point I don't want my fiance to touch my face... in case of re-growth. I mean, I told him about PCOS, but I don't think he grasps what I mean about facial hair. It's so embarassing. I don't even think I could do the electralysis (probably killed the spelling on that) because my hair is so fair.
I could live with being the weight I am for the rest of my life... IF it meant the facial hair would go away and never come back.
I totally feel your pain. I have dark (almost black) hair.... So yeah, I deffinitally know what you're going through. I'm a little disapointed that you've been on BC for so long, but still have symtomes. I was told that all the symptoms would go away after being on BC for 6 months. Gosh, now I'm afraid I won't get any relief. Honestly, I don't know what I would do....... 0 -
Don't you just HATE that irregular hair growth, drives me totally insane! Anyone know how to deal with it? I am not talking average peach fuzz either.
If I didn't do something I would have a beard... I'm sure of it. My favorite thing in the world is called a Tweeze - it's like motorized tweezers - or like an epilady for your face. It pinches a little as it pulls them out - but it's not bad... and I'm able to keep a lot of the hair growth to a minimum using that once a day or so.
I've seen those commercials..... So it actually works then!? I'm going to try it... Always looking for a way to tame the mane, lol…. :sick: :brokenheart:
I'm blonde so the hairs are light...but FEELING them there drives me to the border of insanity! I have tried those tweezing machines (OW!). I did it for like a week and my face looked awful, all swollen and red from the machine pulling out the hairs. I tried the cream they had advertised on TV but it didn't really do much so after a month or so I quit with that. I've been on BC since I was 18 and first diagnosed, for me it hasn't improved at all...I think it actually got worse after having my daughter too. I HATE IT! I mean, it's too the point I don't want my fiance to touch my face... in case of re-growth. I mean, I told him about PCOS, but I don't think he grasps what I mean about facial hair. It's so embarassing. I don't even think I could do the electralysis (probably killed the spelling on that) because my hair is so fair.
I could live with being the weight I am for the rest of my life... IF it meant the facial hair would go away and never come back.
I totally feel your pain. I have dark (almost black) hair.... So yeah, I deffinitally know what you're going through. I'm a little disapointed that you've been on BC for so long, but still have symtomes. I was told that all the symptoms would go away after being on BC for 6 months. Gosh, now I'm afraid I won't get any relief. Honestly, I don't know what I would do.......
That's kind of where I am. :sad:
BUT, maybe you'll be different....
When I was first diagnosed the doc said I was pretty much stuck with it (granted that was a LONG time ago). I did some research and weightloss can help, BC can help....obviously they have meds now that can help (my doc never prescribed anythin but BC).
I went to a dermotologist about the facial hair... his advice, "Shave...." Well, I was a kid... so I did what he said... I am sure everyone knows what happens when you shave though.... :huh: 5'oclock shadow anyone. :grumble:
I mean, even waxing doesn't work cause my roots are sooo flippin tough and really who wants to go in to a place and say.... "I need my whole face waxed.... except my eyebrows." :laugh:0 -
That's kind of where I am. :sad:
BUT, maybe you'll be different....
When I was first diagnosed the doc said I was pretty much stuck with it (granted that was a LONG time ago). I did some research and weightloss can help, BC can help....obviously they have meds now that can help (my doc never prescribed anythin but BC).
I went to a dermotologist about the facial hair... his advice, "Shave...." Well, I was a kid... so I did what he said... I am sure everyone knows what happens when you shave though.... :huh: 5'oclock shadow anyone. :grumble:
I mean, even waxing doesn't work cause my roots are sooo flippin tough and really who wants to go in to a place and say.... "I need my whole face waxed.... except my eyebrows." :laugh:
I'm going to PM you..... :flowerforyou:0 -
Alrighty... I shall meditate and wait. :laugh:0
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Alrighty... I shall meditate and wait. :laugh:
LOL, sent! 0 -
That's kind of where I am. :sad:
BUT, maybe you'll be different....
When I was first diagnosed the doc said I was pretty much stuck with it (granted that was a LONG time ago). I did some research and weightloss can help, BC can help....obviously they have meds now that can help (my doc never prescribed anythin but BC).
I went to a dermotologist about the facial hair... his advice, "Shave...." Well, I was a kid... so I did what he said... I am sure everyone knows what happens when you shave though.... :huh: 5'oclock shadow anyone. :grumble:
I mean, even waxing doesn't work cause my roots are sooo flippin tough and really who wants to go in to a place and say.... "I need my whole face waxed.... except my eyebrows." :laugh:
I'm going to PM you..... :flowerforyou:
Hey Hey Now - No secrets! LOL! Just kidding.0 -
Sounds like you're kicking PCOS's butt, renayeb! That's awesome! I have a journal that has on the cover "PCOS can kiss my A**!" Luv that!
A book that helped me really iron my cycles out was "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler, MPH. It taught me to chart my cycles and identify if and when I was ovulating (which I wasn't for what seemed like forever) and then when I was I didn't have all the other things in line that I needed for success. I'd highly recommend this book!!
I had to lose 28 lbs and regulate my cycles before my body would ovulate, then address other issues and finally we got pregnant (I stress the WE b/c boy was it a "we" pregnancy and birth!)
Good luck, you can do it! There is no greater motivation or strength than that of a Cyster locked onto her goal!
jjwright0 -
I've heard the "lucky you, you can feel yourself ovulate" when I went in for severe pain and didn't know I had PCOS (and was 18)...and since then it's been my experience that you should not just deal with the pain and assume that all that can be done is to mask it with drugs. BC reduces the size of the cysts, reducing the pain. If I had severe pain more than once in awhile I would get my butt to the Endocrinologist ASAP and if he didn't take it seriously that would confirm that I'd best seek out another doctor. That's just what I'd do, but I'm rather impatient when it comes to pain, laf. Good thing I had a c-section, i'd never have made it! :happy:
Good luck, I feel for you!
jjwright0 -
Hi beckyi88,
No, your DD is certainly not alone! PCOS is very, very common and as I've searched for updated and extensive information (I support Amazon quite well w/my book purchases on the subject, laf), it has amazed me at how many cysters there are.
With so many cysters come many, many websites. Here are a few of my favs, if anyone is interested or wants to add theirs, I'm sure we'd all luv to check them out.
http://www.soulcysters.net/
http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/pcosinfo.html
(this one is a guide for teens, I haven't read it though, thought you may find it useful)
www.babycenter.com (for conceiving support)
http://www.womentowomen.com/insulinresistance/pcos.aspx?id=1&campaignno=pcos&adgroup=ag1pcos&keywords=pcos
http://www.pcoschallenge.com/
Good luck with your DD, she's lucky to have you!
jjwright
"I have PCOS, PCOS does not have me!"0 -
I was diagnosed with PCOS 17years ago, and at the scan was told rather matter of factly that I would need help conceiving - at that time I was not too upset as I thought we would cross that bridge when we came to it. A few weeks later, I found that I was pregnant, and was at the time of the scan but this went un-noticed as Dr not looking for a preganancy at this time. My Darling daughter will be 16 this year. I have struggled with the other symptons of PCOS but just want to share that pregnancy IS possible.
My main fear now is that I may have passed this dreadful condition to my daughter.:brokenheart:0 -
Okay so I did a little digging....
A company called "Ideal Image" does a LOT of facial hair removal, especially for PCOS patients. It's a laser treatment procedure. Cost varies and your facial hair needs to be dark.
I just thought I would pass the word along so if anyone else struggles with it, like I do (although I am an unlikely canidate since I am light blonde), they have an option out there.
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Unfortunately yes I am a PCOS sufferer as well. I have all the classic symptoms including the unexplained weight gain over the years and infertility. Have tried Metformin and Avandia, but they both affected my liver so I had to stop. Too old to go back on BCP's now, which regulated my cycles but probably contributed to my problems and weight gain to be honest.
It's a frustrating illness that somone needs to find a cure for and SOON!
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I too have PCOS, and now, type II diabetes. I am on metformin, but an extended release version. The side effects of "regular" metformin was just too great. I have seen a lot of folks mentioning the bad side effects of metformin and just wanted to let you know that an extended release version exists. I have no stomach distress. Before, well, let's just say it was so bad I don't even want to describe it...
I also wish I had been told about the connection between PCOS and diabetes. Maybe I would have made different choices over the years and wouldn't be trying to lose over 100 pounds now. It sure would have been easier back when I was first diagnosed and only 20 - 30 pounds overweight. So, please everyone, know that there is a connection and do what you need to do to be healthy.
I think I am relatively fortunate in that the PCOS doesn't affect me as much as others have described. The worst thing for me is the hair. Then the weight. Cramps are there, but not so I have had to go to the ER or anything. Walking does seem to help, even though it is the last thing you want to do. And for me, it seems like I have to walk at least 30 minutes before the cramps calm down. Other than that, I take advil and sometimes use a heating pad.0 -
Has anyone had high cholesterol issues that have been attributed to PCOS?
I posted another thread asking about it in more detail PCOS help, please.
Just thought I'd add it here as well.
Thanks!
Becky0 -
I have high cholesterol. It was 220 in June 2008 then I was put on the Metformin, Spironolactone (for hormone imbalance) and Birth Control in June. My lab work in Feb. 09 showed that it went up to 262. Birth Control can raise cholesterol and triglyceride levels from what I've read. And to be honest I feel like I'm living proof. Before meds my triglycerides were 148 (normal) after they were 238. The P.A. in my doctor's office wanted to prescribe cholesterol meds but I've been weary of that. She wasn't very nice to me anyway! I took the prescription but didn't get it filled. I didn't really see the point in taking birth control then taking another med. to control side effects of birth control. Besides, the side effects to the cholesterol meds sound horrible and I already know birth control side effects can be bad. Instead I've been exercising for at least an hour a day 4-5 times a week, being very strict with my diet and taking fish oil supplements or eating fish. I'll soon have new blood work and I hope there are improvements. With my food diary I notice my cholesterol hardly ever goes over 100 so I just pray this works. I feel like I can beat this on my own. I've lost 13lbs since Feb.0
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