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  • I think its an individual thing, depending on why you are choosing to drink it, so long as people are informed & listen to their bodies - if there is no issues for you, that's fabulous. Unfortunately I react quite badly to it (not just in fizzy drinks) So would prefer to make a caloric allowance for a 'sugar' option if i…
    in what is the problem with diet soda? Comment by littlelexical November 2013
  • Aspartame is an excitatory amino acid that affects the pituitary regulation of the ovary cycles, as someone with PCOS (and thyroid issues - as it effects that too!) - that is personally why i avoid it. I dont need anything that messes with my already messed up body ;) There are many other issues with it though, such as…
    in what is the problem with diet soda? Comment by littlelexical November 2013
  • You need to persist until you find a Dr who will - even if it means going to a naturalist or an integrative practitioner - who doesn't look at masking symptoms, but fixing their cause. Your health is worth perusing & if you say a Dr doesn't take you seriously, then, it sounds like you know already it may be more than just…
    in What do you think? Comment by littlelexical November 2013
  • Here is a great (short) article those with PCOS may be interested in - At least it may give you a spring board of what things to start looking into and researching yourself :) http://holisticsquid.com/the-best-diet-for-pcos/
    in Just started-positive thoughts, PCOS, calories and hunger; ) Comment by littlelexical November 2013
  • I have a heart issue (from birth) PCOS and an underactive thyroid - Saying no-one specialises in the 3 combined is an understatement.... What i have found though is that LOTS of information on the internet about each of these issues is a blanket statement - excluding whole groups of food, rather than listing the individual…
    in Just started-positive thoughts, PCOS, calories and hunger; ) Comment by littlelexical November 2013
  • To me it sounds like PCOS or a thyroid issue - I would suggest telling all of this to your GP and asking them to run checks. Despite exercise and a great diet, people with these issues (especially thyroid issues) can gain weight as your thyroid directly influences how your body uses the food you give it. Hair Loss can be…
    in What do you think? Comment by littlelexical November 2013
  • I have no idea how to add friends! lol - But sure would like a few as i am sick of only seeing what I am doing at the bottom of my screen... Please disregard the fact I had a cornetto for my breakfast/lunch this morning. Its complicated :P
    in New and active friend request! Comment by littlelexical October 2013
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