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I know this is not a new thread, but I'll respond anyway. I was diagnosed when I was 30 because I was fighting acne still and my periods were irregular. I know I have had it since my teen years. I have steadily gained weight since about 25. Before then I was the same since high school. The best advice I can give you is to…
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I had the same issue. Try to find a gynocologist that is also on the endocrinology side of things. I finally found a doctor who knew very well what PCOS was, knew the trouble that we have losing weight and agreed to have me try metformin when I asked.
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As mentioned, definitely take metformin with a meal. My doctor started me at 425mg (1/2 a pill) a day for a week and then up to 850mg (1 pill) a day. Only have trouble if I wait too long to take it after I eat. :)
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my husband uses a VPAP machine which is similar to CPAP, but it can sense when you've stopped breathing and provide the air instead of a steady stream. Also, on the VPAP, there is a humidifier so he doesn't get so dried out. But seriously, he is finally sleeping well and his whole outlook has changed. It's worth it!
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Diet and exercise together. Watch your carbs and sugars. I recently asked to be put on Metformin because I've also heard that is very helpful in losing weight with the insulin issues that come along with PCOS.
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Make sure you take your vitamins with food. If I take my multivitamin (esp Vit B) on an empty stomach, I get super nauseous. Hope it gets better for you!
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i too love books, reading them, holding them, and keeping the ones i've read on a shelf. but i love my kindle. the Kindle can fit thousands of books, the battery life is great. I use it at the gym because i don't have to struggle to keep it open when i'm on the machine. it has a built-in dictionary, so if there is a word…
