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Jess77 -> RE: PCOS (5/1/2009 9:26:26 PM)

I don't know specifically why she hasn't tried to prescribe Metaformin for me, however on my visit Wednesday I let her know that I want to try to avoid any medication, so that might be part of it. When I lost the weight a few years ago everything stabilized for me and I want to try that again before I start filling my body with medications. I even turned down BP meds until I find out what happens when the weight comes off. Right now my weight is my main focus. I hope when I go back in to see her next month she will see how much weight I have lost and will be amazed. I am not worrying about any tests as there's nothing that I can do by worrying to change the results, etc. Instead, I am having people pray for the results while I focus my energy on losing weight.



clag4christ -> RE: PCOS (5/2/2009 12:55:35 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Jess77

I don't know specifically why she hasn't tried to prescribe Metaformin for me, however on my visit Wednesday I let her know that I want to try to avoid any medication, so that might be part of it. When I lost the weight a few years ago everything stabilized for me and I want to try that again before I start filling my body with medications. I even turned down BP meds until I find out what happens when the weight comes off. Right now my weight is my main focus. I hope when I go back in to see her next month she will see how much weight I have lost and will be amazed. I am not worrying about any tests as there's nothing that I can do by worrying to change the results, etc. Instead, I am having people pray for the results while I focus my energy on losing weight.



I see...thank you for answering my question. With my PCOS losing weight was literally impossible (before my diagnosis). I was working out and I wasn't overeating...it's not like I was sitting on the couch eating bon-bons all day. I was eating what I thought were balanced meals. And they were, for a normal person. But not for someone with PCOS. I should have been eating about 3/4 less carbs per meals. For me personally, the metfomin helps my body function normally (cycle normally) without the extra stress of having to be super super strict with my diet (though I do eat lower carb). That, for me would be too much...plus my cycles go wonky very very quickly and that is something else I just cannot handle. But then again, I've never met anyone who's got PCOS that has had my cycle issues. Typically women just don't cycle. They don't ovulate so they don't cycle (and can get cysts). I on the other hand don't ovulate (without the met.) and my bleeding just doesn't stop...which let me tell you, after 3 years of almost constant bleeding is something that I *cannot* handle.

I hope you and your doc can figure something out that works for you and especially that you dont' have cancer.

Blessings,
Kim



Jess77 -> RE: PCOS (5/2/2009 8:18:59 AM)

People always ask me when I tell them I am doing a low carb diet whether I am doing Atkins or South Beach. I have read both books and got some ideas from them, but I generally just do my own thing and it seems to work for me. My typical days goes like this: I usually have bacon or sausage and eggs for breakfast, sometimes with some cottage cheese. Lunch is meat of some sort with a vegetable (no carrots or potatoes). For example, one day this week I had vienna sausages and broccoli and cheese. Another time I had grilled salmon and steamed asparagus. Yesterday I splurged and went to Smokey Mo's with a friend and had some brisket and turkey (no sauce) with green beans and pintos. I have 15 almonds as a snack in the afternoon and if I am hungry before I get off work, I'll grab a piece of low-fat colby jack cheese. Dinner is when I get to have fun and eat my carbs. I still live with my parents so dinner is usually whatever Mom cooks unless she doesn't. Mom is from Louisiana and thinks that everything should be rice with gravy, meat, and beans. Although, she does sometimes substitue pasta or potatoes for the rice. last night was spaghetti with whole grain noodles and a salad. Thursday was dirty rice and the night before that was sausage, red beans and rice and a biscuit. The trick is to eat a small portion of the carbs and try to balance it out with fiber. I always drink a glass of milk with supper, but the rest of the day I just drink water. I stay away from caffein and sugar. I can do splenda, but I don't really care for the taste and it tends to make me want sweets which I can't have. In addition to the diet, I am also jogging for 30 mins a day. Once I get my weight down to where I want it to be, then I can start adding small portions of carbs in the form of sweet potatoes, brown rice, whole grain bread, whole grain pasta, and minimally whole fruit. I also take a multi-vitamin a day for women to help with whatever I might have missed.



Mrs.Wifey -> RE: PCOS (5/2/2009 10:58:58 AM)

Jess, I don't take Met either, it gives me gastric issues that just aren't worth it... I've been losing weight off and on for the past 10 months, I've lost almost 20lbs which doesn't seem like a lot but I only had about 35 to lose. I eat pretty much the same way you do, but I do have some carbs at each meal. Usually 10-20g, a piece of bread, Agave in my tea, etc... You are definitely onto the secret that weight loss= normal cycles, almost all PCOS women find that weight loss not only normalizes their cycles but also helps them get pregnant.

If you are willing to try something natural you could try taking 2000mg a day of Cinnamon. I have done that off and on to help combat IR, although I really prefer to just manage it with diet and exercise.



daughter_of_faith -> RE: PCOS (5/3/2009 3:40:01 PM)

A lady at church and I were talking today. She is going to loan me her copy of "Southbeach Diet". Looking forward to it as I think it will really help me with my carb issues (I tend to crave them like most people, but with PCOS too many are bad news). I had gastric issues for a few days on the Met, but after that my body adjusted like a pro. So far it seems to be helping with the PCOS. We are TTC so I am planning to stay on the Met (even after my time on Clomid expires).



Jess77 -> RE: PCOS (5/6/2009 8:21:07 PM)

Well, I started spotting today... 2 weeks early. Anyway, my ultrasound/sonogram is scheduled for the 12th. On a good note, I am not anemic.



daughter_of_faith -> RE: PCOS (5/7/2009 11:42:45 PM)

The spotting could be ovulation or any number of things. Good thing your appt. is coming up quickly though.

Praise God you are not anemic!!



Jess77 -> RE: PCOS (5/8/2009 8:21:04 AM)

Actually, when I went in for my pelvic exam and pap on day 11 my doctor told me then that I was ovulating. I started spotting on day 17, but it seemed to have slackened off a bit yesterday. I am now on day 20. On a good note... I am down another 7 pounds since last week. [:D]



Mrs.Wifey -> RE: PCOS (5/8/2009 8:59:00 AM)

If you were ovulating on day 11(which is unlikely to be very accurate without an ultrasound) then your spotting is a bit early but not unheard of for a woman with PCOS since we tend to have a progesterone issue which causes a short luteal phase.

Good job on the weight loss!



Jess77 -> RE: PCOS (5/8/2009 10:43:19 PM)

*shrugs* All I know is that she said that a clear watery discharge indicates that you're ovulating and she said I had that and that I was ovulating.

No spotting seen today. *sigh* here we go on the waiting game again. My ultrasound was scheduled for the 12th, but looks like I am going to have to push it back.



Mrs.Wifey -> RE: PCOS (5/9/2009 3:16:16 PM)

I would actually suggest that you get the book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. It's a great read and charting is really a good thing to do for women with PCOS, it will give you an idea of what your body is doing.

Clear, watery discharge isn't actually sign of ovulation. Thick, stretchy, egg white like discharge is the "norm" for fertile discharge and it happens shortly before ovulation. Every woman is different though, I rarely get EW CF, I am more of a creamy CF(cervical fluid) kinda girl.



Jess77 -> RE: PCOS (5/9/2009 5:01:12 PM)

Might be worth looking into in the future, but I am single right now so it's not a big deal for me either way. Just so long as I get my period each month, that's my main concern.



Jess77 -> RE: PCOS (5/17/2009 7:59:49 PM)

Well, I have been checking my BP at walmart. Last week it was down to 144/84 and yesterday it was down to 120/82 which is great!

I am on day 30 of my cycle, still waiting for my period to start so I can schedule that sonogram. Yesterday I had something new that has me curious... I usually jog for about 45 mins every evening and then follow that up with 30 sit-ups and then this other thing I have no idea what it's called, but I lay on my back with my arms laying beside me and then roll up onto the back of my neck and straighten my body up into the air. I do that 5 times. It seems to help strengthen all my abdominal muscles. Anyway, I have been doing the sit-ups and the other thing for about a week with no problems. But last night afterwards I had some moderately-severe pelvic cramps. On a pain scale 1-10 I'd say it was a 7. I went to bed and woke up the next morning and was fine at first, but then the cramps came back for about 3 hours (at like a 4 level of pain), then went away. I usually have some moderate cramps anyway the first day or two of my period, so all this got me wondering if maybe the cramps, the heavy bleeding, and the clots might mean I have endometriosis too. Anyone here with both? I've been keeping a journal for the last month to show to my doctor when I finally get to see her again. I guess I'll have to wait and see what she says.



Jess77 -> RE: PCOS (6/4/2009 7:29:45 AM)

Just wanted to update everyone. I had my sonongram Tuesday of last week and had a follow up appointment yesterday. My endometrial lining is thin so the doctor is not going to do a biopsy. She is no longer considering cancer, which is great. She did, however, find 2 cysts in my right ovary. One she said is the size of an egg and the other is the size of a cherry. I go in for a follow up sonogram on the 30th to make sure those cysts are gone. Also, she said the sonogram indicated that I might have Adenomyosis. Any of you ladies have that? My doctor suggested I go on the pill again, but said that as long as my periods are regular, it's okay if I don't. She also ordered bloodwork to retest my hormone levels, thyroid, and prolactin.



daughter_of_faith -> RE: PCOS (6/5/2009 9:42:48 PM)

Adenomyosis?!? I'll have to google that one.

Wow...that's rather interesting....I learn something new every day.

A lot of docs do suggest going on the pill, esp. if one isn't trying to conceive...mainly they do this because it "regulates" hormones.



Jess77 -> RE: PCOS (6/6/2009 8:27:33 AM)

Adenomyosis is related to Endometriosis in that the endometrial tissue forms in places it doesn't belong. In the case of Adenomyosis, it forms inside the muscle wall of the uterus and causes painful cramps, heavier bleeding, and some clotting (All three of which I have). From what she told me, it will get progressively worse over time until eventually I'll need a hysterectomy. She was quick to say that we aren't even going to discuss that right now because I haven't had children. Right now she was only seeing signs of it at the top of my uterus.



Jess77 -> RE: PCOS (6/21/2009 3:34:27 PM)

I hate to monopolize a thread, but since there is no way to edit a post, I guess I have no choice. Just wanted to say that I got my bloodwork back a couple weeks ago. She retested my hormones and thyroid. All levels were within range with the exception of my testosterone which was slightly elevated. Hmmm... My follow-up sonogram is scheduled for the 30th to make sure my cysts are gone.



acknwldgeverygdthing -> RE: PCOS (8/12/2009 2:38:44 PM)

Has anyone heard that licorice root will reduce testosterone? I'm trying the cinnamon now, along with exercise too. I tried the Metformin for a while but took myself off of it.



daughter_of_faith -> RE: PCOS (10/12/2009 5:47:25 PM)

I haven't ever heard of the licorice root doing anything in regards to testosterone. That's rather interesting. I have heard of the cinnamon, but that didn't work for me. Metformin seems to work though.



SweetLittleErin -> RE: PCOS (10/15/2009 11:09:23 AM)

Ryanne, do you know if you can take the Cinnamon supp when nursing? My PCOS seems better after giving birth as far as my cycles go but I know its not 100% gone since I still get the pesky chin hairs, weight around the middle, and the inability to loose any weight, no matter how I eat. My exercise habits are bad but I'm working on that. I wonder if the Cinnamon would help out with any of those symptoms. Just speculating here.



Mrs.Wifey -> RE: PCOS (10/15/2009 11:13:17 AM)

Definitely you could take it while nursing. You probably need to take 2000mg a day, you can get a big bottle at Sam's.



SweetLittleErin -> RE: PCOS (10/15/2009 11:29:28 AM)

I may look into getting some, its surely not going to hurt anything. I just hate these annoying PCOS symptoms, even when not TTC. Do you think its likely the PCOS that makes it so hard for me to loose any weight? Even before TTC and getting pregnant and all, I'd eat healthy, went to the gym everything and never lost over a pound or two. After a while you get to the point of "why even try."



Mrs.Wifey -> RE: PCOS (10/15/2009 11:30:45 AM)

Could be, it could also be the way you are dieting. I don't lose weight(and it's true for most PCOS'ers) by just watching calories, I HAVE to cut carbs. But it is true that treating IR does typically help weight loss.



clag4christ -> RE: PCOS (10/15/2009 4:11:23 PM)

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ORIGINAL: SweetLittleErin

I may look into getting some, its surely not going to hurt anything. I just hate these annoying PCOS symptoms, even when not TTC. Do you think its likely the PCOS that makes it so hard for me to loose any weight? Even before TTC and getting pregnant and all, I'd eat healthy, went to the gym everything and never lost over a pound or two. After a while you get to the point of "why even try."


That is what my RE told me. Before Hannah was born for those 18 months I was low-carbing and exercising (at the end 1 hour a day) and I lost 33lbs. With low-carbing because of the GD I lost all the 8lbs. of baby weight + 17 MORE pounds and I'm now weigh less than I did when I got pg with Hannah. And that's without exercising. [:)]



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