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If you have PCOS or are on Metformin come in!!
Ok, I'll just lay it on the line. I've been on Metformin for 4 weeks, for insulin resistance. I suspect PCOS but have had no confirmation. I have NO sex drive, zero. I havent for a few years. I was hoping that the new meds would help since my hormones are so whacky. Does anyone have any experience with PCOS/Metformin-Sex…
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Anyone on Victoza??
Hey girls, I was put on Metformin last year at this time, It did improve my A1C and testosterone, as evidenced by my August and December blood draws. However, at my most recent appt my A1C and fasting glucose were pretty close to diabetic ranges, so my doc decided to get aggressive and put me on Victoza. She said…
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Hi everyone
I'm Kristin, I am in Columbus OH and I was recently diagnosed hypothyroid. I started on 50mcg of Synthroid daily. I am also being tested for cyclical Cushing's. I truly feek that Cushing's is to blame for my other issues and I'm tired of treating the symptoms and not the cause. Anyhow I am very very new to this hypothyroid…
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Metformin "working"
On a daily/ monthly basis, how do you know that Metformin is or is not working for you? For me, the only way I know I am taking it is the excessive diarrhea, otherwise I could be taking placebos. I won't know if it is actually working until I go back for repeat blood work. So how do any of you know if its "working" and…
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Mini Pill?
Sooo my endo left it up to my gyno to prescribe the "right" bcp for me to help with high testosterone. When I was put on Minastrin my bp was borderline high (138/90) and she said this could raise my bp and wanted to check me in 3 mos. Today was that day. 151/101 YIKES! So what do you know? She said no mo estrogen! She…
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Help me break up with carbs
Hi Guys- I know what I need to do but it is SO hard and I need support, ideas and help. Especially with breakfast. I know if I start my day off with carbs Im setting myself up for failure. Does anyone have any dairy/carb free breakfast ideas? *Disclaimer* I am not trying to go carb-free. I still want to eat apples,…
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Best Foods to prepare for blood donation?
I have been a "regular" ( as in 2-3 times a year) blood donor ever since I could give. In February however, I was not able to because when they pricked my finger, my iron was too low. This was a big red flag to me because I had always had high iron, and it led me to my doctor and multiple tests ensued. I've been on a combo…
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BCP and anti depressants
I am currently taking 20mg of fluoxetine (Prozac) daily. I was doing great and then I started my BCP Minastrin. I just have no motivation to do anything, I don't care about my appearance and I'm so lethargic- like I was previous to starting the fluoxetine. I go to the doc on Friday and will mention it, but did anyone have…
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Is anyone here lactose intolerant?
Since Ive been on Metformin ~10 weeks, and the diarrhea has not let up, I am exploring options. Previous to being diagnosed PCOS I did an elimination diet with gluten and found it does not affect me. So my husband mentioned dairy. I had no dairy yesterday or so far today and I only visited the restroom twice yesterday…
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Metformin Side Effects
If you had the dreaded incessant, round the clock, explosive diarrhea, when did it end? will it ever end? Currently on 1000mg at dinner time, soon will increase to 1500mg though.
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Sample Menus
Hi girls. Would anyone care to give me ideas for breakfast and lunch that are low carb, high protein? Dinner isn't so hard because I usually have meat and veg, but breakfast is so carb heavy especially if you need convenient foods, and lunch is a little easier but I can't do salads anymore or else I spend the next 48hrs in…
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Metformin Side Effects
If you had the dreaded incessant, round the clock, explosive diarrhea, when did it end? will it ever end? Currently on 100mg at dinner time, soon will increase to 1500mg though.
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What BCP are you on?
I have taken so many and hated every single one, but my endo wants me back on bc of my high testosterone. I *think* I had better luck with monophasic pills but I dont remember. Let me know what you're on or have been on and why you like or dislike it. Thanks!
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GF and PCOS?
So I was GF for about a month, but then when I finally got into my endo and found out that I am IR and have PCOS Doctor told me GF isn't necessary. She put me on Metformin and OFCOURSE said to lower my carbs. Well I went back to wheat. Not a whole lot but regular cereals, regular bread etc. I've been on the Met for a month…
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PCOS and sex drive
When is my sex drive going to return? Please tell me it will come back? I am so sad never wanting to be intimate with my husband :( I've been on metformin 4 weeks and I've had one cycle. No improvement yet.
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Got my old records
I got the fax from my doctors office today. Not much of the info surprised me except I could definitely see the correlations between my weight, ^BP, and BCP. I didn't know this but they thought I had PCOS at age 15. The findings were insignificant, but later that year they put my on Ortho Tri Cyclen for extreme cramping…
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ineffectively undiagnosed?
So MeepleMuppet made a point to me that I had never known before.That you do not need to have cysts to have PCOS. Now I have a ton of questions! So when I was 18 my OBGYN ordered some blood tests that were "abnormal"- not sure what. Then she sent me to an endo, which the only time I saw him was during the ultrasound. He…
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Hello!
Im new here. I am unsure if I really belong, since I don't know if I have PCOS. I was just diagnosed insulin resistant and prescribed Metformin on Friday. Years ago, when I was 18 my doctor suspected PCOS and did an internal ultrasound and concluded nothing. I am in the process of procuring my records from that time in my…
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Blogs
Does anyone here have a blog? I'm looking for new ones to follow. This girl at my nail salon has a blog and she is GF, if anyone is interested, its the Stay at Work Housewife. Anyone else??
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Wheat Belly
Who can give me the cliff notes on Wheat Belly? Is it worth reading?
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Positive reactions
Hi everyone. It has been less than a week since my doctor told me he suspected a gluten intolerance. I have yet to be tested for it, but I have high cholesterol, insulin resistance, and my CRP was wayyyy high. Iron and Vitamin D levels were low. I cried standing in my pantry the next morning, mourning. I was so sad about…
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Gluten and Dairy free?
Hi there, just had bloodwork done this morning, doctor thinks I have Hashimoto's. I've been reading that I may be heading towards a gluten and dairy free diet. Can anyone tell me how they transitioned and how they feel now? Did you quit both at once, cold turkey? Or wean off, or one at a time? This seems so daunting.…
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Has anyone read The Diet Cure by Julia Ross, M.A. ?
I bought this book today because I am looking for something to help my psychological addiction to food, carbs in particular. She recommends supplements and I am wondering what everyone's experience has been.
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Thyroid issues
Hello, anyone who has thyroid issues hypo or hyper please weigh in. Tell me: whether you are hyper or hypo, if you're medicated, what meds you're on, If you know what your TSH was, and what symptoms led you to be tested. It runs in my family and last time I was tested my TSH was 3.04 which my doc said was normal. I have…
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What supplements do you take?
I take a multi vitamin and calcium but I am wondering if I should add vitamin D. Co-worker said that if you take calcium you should take vitamin D also. Anyone have any insight?
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What is NSV?
I keep seeing posts but cant figure it out.
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More than half!
My goal is to lose 60lbs and Ive lost 31 Im thrilled, but I dont see much of a difference. I have pics so I thought you guys might beable to notice and help me to feel better. They arent the greatest pics but they will work. <br>
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5k race playlist
Hey there! I have a 5k coming up in May, the Susan G Komen race for the cure. Im looking to make a playlist that will keep my energy up but also inspire me and remind me why Im doing this. Kind of a pink, girl power, strength theme. Any suggestions?
