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Let's talk Metformin Side Effects...
Because honestly last week I started on this med and I thought I was going to die via diarrhea... sorry if that's graphic. I stopped taking it because I guess I'm a wuss and I couldn't handle it... but honestly I couldn't handle it. The disruption to my life was too much... I was dizzy too and I had this horrible taste in…
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Insulin Resistance and Dark Patches :/
Hi ladies, I have a question about the dark patches related to insulin resistance. Do these dark patches go away as you lose weigh or is it something those with insulin resistance are stuck with for life? If it is something those with insulin resistance are stuck with is there a way to lighten these patches. Creams/Bio…
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Newbie!
Hi all, my name is Heather and I'm 30 years old. Feel free to add me if you'd like, I love making new friends and supporting others (as well as getting support and encouragement myself)! Here are the things I struggle with: - weight loss (it's an uphill battle to lose weight it seems and am slowly trucking along) -…
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Glucorein PCOS... anyone tried it?
Hey all, I've been dealing with the insulin resistance (and weight gain) from PCOS for the last several years and have been trying to lose weight for about 2 or 3 years with little success. I work out intensely and regularly and watch my carbs and calories as best I can. I recently came across a few reviews for Glucorein…
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My story :)
I have just found your group and joined I thought sharing my story may help others :) I am 45 and was diagnosed with PCOS when 29. In that time I have had 2 DC's, a hysteroscopy and a ablation. A lil over 6 years ago i weighed 173.1 kilos (380 pounds) and now I weigh 91.9 kilos (202 pounds) I wanted to share what i did…
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Found something that helped me
I was diagnosed with PCOS about a year ago and have always had really painful, heavy periods. I was put on birth control at 14-15 and on metformin for 7 months. I have't felt any difference with the metformin and I was getting fed up with nothing getting better so I started looking up herbs that helped balance out androgen…
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Just a few questions :)
I started taking metformin 3 weeks ago. My dr. started me on 500 mg for two weeks and I just recently started 1000 mg 500 in morning 500 before bed. I haven't had any side effects....but I'm also wondering you all that have and can take it....since I've been taking 1000mg my body feels so sore? Is that normal? Also, the…
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Struggling with
Good morning! I have never posted in this room before. I have been diagnosed with PCOS and have been told to go on a very lo carb diet. But I guess that flipped a switch and makes me want them all the time. I have been pretty good and staying below 100g but that is if I force myself. How do you guys mentally stick with it…
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Anyone else have this experience?
Hi everyone - I'm new to the group! I'm 28 and have had PCOS as long as I can remember. I think my periods were semi-normal up until I was about 18... then they started getting more and more spaced out until I wasn't having any at all. I gained about 100 lbs - I won't blame it on the PCOS only... I did go through…
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Struggling PCOS
Hey Everyone I am new to the group as well....in need of some weight loss support before IVF.....I have a few years yet before we do it but I would like to be as healthy as possible before taking that adventure so If it doesn't take I can say I have done everything possible with no regrets or what if's. I have been doing…
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Insulin Resistance - Does anyone else monitor blood sugar?
Greetings all, I was diagnosed with PCOS with insulin resistance about 3 weeks ago. The signs have been there for a long time, just never put the whole picture together until my doctor and I were both surprised by my lab work this year. All of the sudden, my cholesterol and blood sugar were higher than normal (not super…
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I'm a newbie, but an oldie :)
Hi everyone! I have just switched to a new MFP account at the start of the month (my old one was sweettalkinggirl) as I wanted a fresh start. The only problem is ... I no longer have any PCOS buddies :( I log daily so if you would like to support me and want to also be supported feel free to add me :) Hope you all have a…
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Another Newbie :)
Hi all, I am 27 & I was diagnosed with PCOS at age 21. I struggle daily with nearly all the symptoms, the only one they've never been able to find is actual cysts on my ovaries. Which really shocks me because of how severely irregular my cycles are. Right after I was diagnosed the doctor put me on Metformin. I was on it…
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I guess i just need moral support...
I'm such a mess lately, and I just don't know what to do. Last year I was on a birth control pill called Juliet.. it's an anti-androgen. I had a lot of headaches, but nothing really too concerning. Eventually I decided to discontinue it and have my hormones tested and that's when I found out about PCOS. I went 9 months…
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New Here :)
Hi, I'm 21, 256 lbs, and have PCOS. I've been really struggling lately to lose weight, was on metFORMIN but it made me deathly ill. So now my endo wants to put me on a anti-testosterone medication. I'm really scared to try this because of how sick the met made me. I also have depression and bi-polar and those medications…
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Eff PCOS.
Just found out another friend is pg. I've been blessed with two beautiful daughters through fertility treatments, but I'm so sick of all my life decisions resting on when to have a baby/when to call the doctors. I'm over tests, and shots, and having internal ultrasounds every other day for weeks. I just want to beat the…
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New to the Group
Hello Everyone! I was looking for other people with PCOS, I'm glad I found this group. I was diagnosed about 3 years ago, and I'm still trying to get things under control. My doctor put me on Glumetza for the insulin resistance. Not a big fan of the medication and ended up giving up on it, just made me sick even after…
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Just Wanted to Say HI!
Two nights ago I started googling PCOS success stories.I wanted to see if it was possible for people with PCOS to lose weight and one link led me here. I have PCOS and have made a promise to myself to not let it control me anymore. So.. here I am my PCOSisters. I am ready to not struggle by myself anymore.
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Hip and Rib Lumps
Does anyone else have lumps in there hips or ribs that feel like tumors and are painful? I have this lump in the hip that is tumor like, I have been to the doctor for it and I have gotten many different answers about what it is. I also have lumps under my ribs that feel like tumors that make my ribs protrude out. I just…
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I'm a newbie!
Hello, I am new to the group, and today is my first day officially using the site!
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Hello. I'm new to the group.
Hi! I just joined the group and I'm really excited to meet others w/ PCOS. I was diagnosed last spring and I'm still not sure I'm over the shock. At the time my doctor advised me to pick a method of treatment. She gave me the options of trying to control w/ drugs or diet and exercise based on what my husband and I were…
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Hi, I'm new.
Hi, My name is Raven. I'm new here to the group and the myfitnesspal site. i have been dealing with pcos since i found out back in 2008. I have one son. We are trying to have another child and right now im on metformin and vit. d meds. i wanna know what diet is better for women with PCOS?
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What medicine do you take for high androgen levels?
Hey everyone, for those of you who weren't already a part of the conversation, here's a brief summary: My androgen levels are crazy high, and the endocrinologist says it is severe enough to put my ovaries at risk of shutting down or leading to complete infertility. I also have bad acne (I'm 25) and thinning scalp hair…
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increasing my calories.... scared
For the last 30 days I have been sticking to 1200 calories and I have done really well and I have lost a little over ten lbs but for the last few days I have been so hungry and I have blacked out a few times. I hope I am making the right choice and not hurting my chances at weight loss. Any input you could offer would be…
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I need positive PCOS friends.
I have come to discover that when you talk about your PCOS to other people, they tend to judge, and question everything about it, including your doctor's orders. I came to this website for support with weight loss, and my struggles with PCOS. I am looking for friends here that will understand me, and my struggles. That…
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Hello, I'm New to here.
I was just diagnosed with PCOS yesterday. I at the moment weigh 184. My target weight is to be 147. I was wondering if I could get some pointers on how everyone else is losing the weight. Starting today I have cut out soda. I may drink one can every one and awhile, but that's it.
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annnnd still no loss
Hello Ladies! So after three weeks of MFP (and many changes in my food choices), and doing Zumba 3 times a week (was not working out at all before)....I have lost NOTHING!! I am insulin resistent and I am on Metformin and Yasmin (BC) for the PCOS. Anyone else ever see NO results. It really is just rude to not even give me…
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pcos, ttc, weight loss surgery
Im Lisa, ive been overweight ALL my life. At 16 i was dx with pcos, and told i would probably never have kids. My only dream in life was to be a mom, but that was crushed. At 19 I some how managed to get prego, only to miscarry at 5w6d along. I have tried on and off since then to get prego with no success. 7days after my…
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Newbie just saying Hi!
Im Joanne, 31 years old. Married for 10 months after a transatlantic love affair between Wales( where Im from) and New Jersey )the husbands home. I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was around 19. I tried Metformin but didnt get on with it so I just gave up. I was single until about 2 years ago so there was never any reason…
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CLOMID
I am starting to take Clomid tomorrow in hopes of TTC but I am nervous of the side effects. Anyone on here that can give me advise or some input on their experience on it? I have just heard some crazy stories about the mood swings and hot flashes. I hope its not a miserable 5 days. Thanks!!
