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nerve issue
Hi ... anyone suffering from nerve pain due to vitamin deficiency? If yes what is ur food and workout pattern? Have got nerve pain from lower back to foot
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Recent(ish) diagnosis and current investigations...
So I was diagnosed with PCOS earlier this year (or year and a half idk), however I'm not under investigation for endometriosis, on the waiting list for a laprascopy. I couldn't find an endo group on here, however I'm wandering if anyone else has a 'dual diagnosis', and what to expect from the investigation? Thanks guys x
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High A1C
I am so upset. I have been trying to get help for the last year and nothing until today. I gained about 20 pounds in 5-6 months even though I have been trying to eat healthy. I was going through my previous insurance and no help. I just changed gain and had an appointment with my ob/gyn on October 2nd, where he told me…
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Birth control causes extreme hunger??
I've been on birth control since I was 15. It'll be 14 years in February. Ever since I have went on them for endometriosis and PCOS back then I have had issues with being constantly hungry. This has caused me a ton of fluctuations with my weight. I was started on Ortho-Tri-Cyclen (taken off of that after 2 years due to 6…
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After just one week on low-sugar...
Cutting out added sugar (and by proxy, refined carbohydrates and processed foods) for one week so far, I'm down about 2lbs but MOST IMPORTANTLY - I've had my first period in approximately 10 months. Huge deal for me, and I have found it much easier to cut down on carbs by focusing on sugar instead. Has anyone else done…
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Low progesterone with pcos
I want to motivate and be motivated by y'all. I'm working really hard everyday to battle my weight while having pcos and low progesterone. It's discouraging when you work really hard and do everything right and the scale never moves. (Thanks pcos). Add me and let's battle this thing together.
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New here!
Hi everyone, My name is Katie, I'm 27, and I have 50-60lbs to lose. I was diagnosed with PCOS at age 21, but fortunately I was able to have 3 kids, ages 5, 3 and 1. Unfortunately, I still have the crummy symptoms (facial hair, cystic acne, weight gain). I'm hoping losing the weight will finally help balance my hormones.…
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Cardio and weight gain?
A couple months ago I started LCHF, metformin and light weight training, mostly body weight. I saw pretty good results, and lost about 15 pounds. I hit a plateu and decided to start adding in cardio and heavy lifting. Mon, Wed, Thu I run for 15 minutes and do an hour of heavy lifting, where I do 3 sets of 10 reps and I…
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Losing weight, ttc, pcos...Too much on my plate...???
Hello... hope you are all well! A little about me...I have pcos, was diagnosed at 16 (was 180-200lbs) and then again at 21(hit 300lbs by this time)... I am now 28. I have been married 9 years and we decided we want a baby. Sadly we have gone through several losses so at this point we are ttc but I am getting healthier by…
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Potential PCOS Hormone Balancing Supplements - Not Inositol
So, for those of you who have studied PCOS in all it's annoyingness, have you run across suggestions for these supplements? I found the article somewhat lacking in content, but interesting, as it is from a holistic practitioner. I've heard of Inositol and Vitex, but not N-acetylcysteine and L-arginine. Just wondered if…
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Hello- New to the group
Hello! I just joined MFP about 2 weeks ago. I am eating LCHF and I can't believe how good I feel. I have lost around 10 pounds so I'm super motivated right now. I have suffered from PCOS since 1994 but wasn't actually diagnosed until 2002. I really haven't done anything to help with the symptoms because I have always…
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New to the group
Hi everyone! I am new to this group and to MFP & Fitbit, unfortunately I am not new to PCOS. I have battled it for well over 12yrs now. I would love to get to know more of you and share tips, recipes, etc. So if you would like connect with me so we can give and get support that would be great! Good luck to all of you, as I…
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Help!! Lose weight for wedding !!!
Hey I need some advice wanting to lose weight for a wedding in November o have been doing lots of walking and elliptical but seems like with this pcos I can't lose any weight just ganing .... Some advice please
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Success with weight lifting and carb cycling?
I'm looking into carb cycling and weight lifting to help get my weight down and hormones under a little better control. Has anyone has success with either of these? I've been doing just low low LOW carb and need to switch it up a little bit.
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Birth control disaster!
I am in such a dilemma. The birth control my primary doctor gave me has done wonders, cramps are almost completely gone, odd bodily hair is LESSENING (but still there annoyingly enough), and in addition to a diet I've dropped weight. HOWEVER, two months into taking it (she wanted me to take 3 months without placebo then…
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New member and ?? about LCHF
Hi everyone, New to this group, been dx back in 2007 when TTC. 2 kids later, my weight is at its highest ever, 254 currently, down from 260. I managed to lose weight before both pregnancies, mainly with GI diet and excercise. But now being 40, everything seems much harder. I've read a lot of posts here, very informative,…
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metformin alternative
Does anyone know any alternative for metformin? (It could be supplement or medicine or anything) I have tried both metformin normal and extended release but my body is not accepting it , so my doctor asked me to continue only myo-inositol sachets thas it Note - I am insulin resistant
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Looking for a Doc in Chicago/Northern Illinois
Help a cyster out! I live and work and was diagnosed in Honduras. It was very quick and overwhelming, especially considering I was navigating medical issues in a second language! I'll be in the United States in June and July and I am looking for a specialist - or just someone to explain things better - in the Northern…
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Protein/Carb/Fat ratio
Hello all, I was wondering what you guys use for your ratios. I've done a lot of research on what is best for PCOS and it has led me to mixed conclusions. ugh! Any ideas or suggestions? Thank you!
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Pregnitude
Does anyone know much about this product? I take a teaspoon of Inosotil every morning and was wondering it his would replace that?
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PCOS/Metformin/Losing Weight?
Hey, all. I did a rudimentary search to try and find an answer, but there was a lot of information and I was having trouble finding the answers I was looking for. I was just told about this group after making this post on the regular message boards. I was recently diagnosed with PCOS. I'm learning that there is apparently…
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Cyst pain increasing out of nowhere
Hello, Backstory: I've had PCOS since I was a teen and diagnosed when I was mid twenties (I'm 37 next month). I have no thyroid and take synthroid for it and I am on birth control pills. I've been trying to lose weight for about ten years now (I had success and got to my goal weight, then my thyroid blew out and I gained…
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What is the Best day to Weigh In??
Hi Ladies! What's the best day to weigh in and why? I'm thinking Thursday mornings because I'm usually at home with my own scale and most partying or wine happens over the weekend so my body has time to rebound by Thursday. What day do you weigh in and why? Thanks! K
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Tolerating Metformin (nausea problem)
I tried taking metformin a few years ago for PCOS but found that I felt sick all the time - for weeks on end - even taking slow-release tabs and on a pretty low dose. Now I want to try it again because I suspect my really bad diet at the time did not help (high fat, high carb, high sugar) and basically I was wanting tips…
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Metformin
I'm so excited! I started Metformin and low carb on Wednesday and I've lost 4 pounds! I haven't had any bad side effects either so that's a huge blessing! Any other ladies have success with Metformin?
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Slow progress!
I lost about 10lbs in the first month I put together eating really right (for pcos- low carbs etc) and exercise about three - four times a week( working mum- it's the only time I got). This is my second month and my weight has hardly moved. Is anyone experiencing the same thing? Should I change my routine to confuse my…
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Friends On The Same Journey
i am looking for friends to partner up with for support along our journies. I came back roughly 131 days ago and am down 31 pounds. I made some friends when I rejoined and slowly they are all disappearing and no longer logging on. So I am looking to add new accountability partners. I am 34. Married with no children. Living…
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PCOS and TDEE
I don't know if anybody eats at TDEE but I was wondering if women with PCOS had the same TDEE as everyone else? I did some research on the Internet and lots of people said that women with PCOS should minus 400-500 calories from the number that TDEE calculations for weight loss give you. Thoughts?
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new beginning!! :)
hello everyone. I am looking for any help and ideas. A buddy/supporter for my new approach/attempt at kicking pcos in the rear. I have been fighting pcos since I was 20 and I am now 42. I have tried just about everything. the pill, metformin, over the counter, 4 hours a day at the gym, all with no success. I am now on phen…
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Question about PCOS at 41
Ok. I was diagnosed with PCOS as part of my fertility journey with a reproductive endocrinologist 5 years ago. I was put on the South Beach diet and 1500 mg metformin during pregnancy to prevent miscarriage. My doc took me off the meds following pregnancy. (And 2 cuties) Strong family history of diabetes, and I was told…
