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Re: 21 with Endo. and PCOS
From: Lori (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Sep 24 12:57:53 2004
Hi all,
Melanie, I am so glad to read your note about this period! Yea! & Renee
thank you for more awareness.
Lori
At Thu, 23 Sep 2004, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>Hi Angie,
>
>I have no idea what PCOS is (I tried looking it up on the internet, but
>didn't find anything) but I would just like to concur with Renee. I
>have been a longtime sufferer of endo, it was supressed while I was on
>the pill for about 7 years and resurfaced with a vengence when I went
>off at the advice of my breast specialist due to being high risk for
>breast cancer. After my surgery in June my gyn wanted me back on the
>pill, but my breast specialist was still against it (I don't mean to
>imply he was deminding that I not be on it, he is very concerned for my
>health and understands quality of life issues) and I just wasn't
>comfortable with it either. It didn't make sense to me to put more
>estrogen in my body when I already had too much. So... I went on the
>endo diet, started using high quality multi-vitamins and liver detox
>regimen, progesterone cream (I currently use Progonol, but the dosage
>might be a little high--cured my insmonia, but leaves me a little sleepy
>during the day-- for me so I may switch to Progestacare or Pro-gest--all
>three are between $20-25 and easily available on the internet and some
>health food stores). I have seen a marked difference in how I feel. I
>was formerly a drug popping woman during my period/PMS and often missed
>a day of work almost every month because of it. Since I started these
>changes I have only taken 3 naproxen and 4 motrin (over the course of 4
>periods). I recently started on high grade fish oil (Mega Omega) and I
>have no virtually NO problems being on my period right now. No PMS, no
>mood swings, no cramping, no bloating, my period is much lighter, I
>could go on and on... In fact, the only warning sign I had that I was
>going to start my period is the calendar I keep which gives me an idea
>of when I might start. Oh, and I did have some food cravings.
>
>So if you've exhausted all other medical options, I strongly encourage
>you to give the natural approach a try. I see a naturopathic doctor
>(which is out of pocket for me, but my ND does accept Blue Cross/Blue
>Shield, but i have Kaiser) to guide me through all of this. The expense
>is well worth being pain free. Renee recommended going to Dr. Lee's
>site, which is an excellent reference. Lori, an avid poster on this
>site, has a great website, http://www.theendoclub.com, which is an excellent
>resource for women seeking alternate therapy.
>
>I know you are going through a very difficult time, wishing you all the
>best.
>
>Melanie
>
>At Thu, 23 Sep 2004, Renee wrote:
>>
>>I happened to be educated on the pros of natural progesterone cream.
>>Most doctors (not sure about the ones here) are only educated on
>>synthetic drugs patented and formulated by money-making companies and
>>since natural products can not be patented, it causes drug companies not
>>to look for natural means to correct health problems. Plus, nutritional
>>and natural health classes, (I've heard) are only an elective for
>>medical school rather than a requirement.
>>
>>I believe whole heartedly in natural means of healing. Dr. John Lee,
>>MD's research on estrogen dominance is DEFINITELY a read for you.
>>
>>I've seen natural progesterone help my mom with mood swings and hot
>>flashes, who's had a hysterectomy, but it also helped me - fybrocysts in
>>the breasts were reduced to nothing, PMS symptoms reduced to nothing, my
>>periods returned to normal - which is 3-4 days of heavy bleeding and
>>then over - no spotting, weight loss, and my MOODS ARE NORMAL - I'm not
>>a spaz! ;-)
>>
>>I'm now 32 with a healthy pregnancy taking all natural prenatal
>>vitamins.
>>
>>Whether you believe in creationism or evolution, doesn't it make sense
>>that only nature would have the right rememdies for our bodies?
>>
>>Try this information: http://www.johnleemd.com This is a MEDICAL doctor who has
>>researched IN DEPTH estrogen dominance, where it comes from and how to
>>combat it. Endometriosis is a symptom of estrogen dominance. PLEASE
>>don't give up your God-given right for family without giving it a good
>>try first.
>>
>>http://www.arbonne.com has a progesterone cream called "Prolief" that is $30
>>and has a 'metered pump' so that you get the exact dose you need without
>>messy measuring and of course is made with the best of ingredients. If
>>you decide to purchase a bottle you'll need a consultant code. Mine is
>>10515373. I'm not here to make money. I consider myself a 'natural
>>health educator' and go around to places teaching and covering Dr. Lee
>>and Dr. Mercola's research on estrogen dominance and since Arbonne
>>avoids 'estrogen dominant' ingredients, I became a rep for them.
>>
>>Hope this helps. Please give it a try before you make the life changing
>>decision of hysterectomy. I've had several ladies (early in age) who've
>>had hysterectomies get truly upset after sitting in one of my seminars -
>>thinking that they could have possibly saved the ability to have
>>children if they had only known the information sooner.
>>
>>Blessings to you! Renee
>>
>>At Thu, 23 Sep 2004, Angie wrote:
>>>
>>>Hi everyone... my name is Angie and I have PCSO and Endo. Within the
>>>first 24 hours of starting my very first period i was in the hospital in
>>>shock from pain. since then it's done nothing but gotten worse. now
>>>for the past 3 years everyone that i've gone to see has told me that i'm
>>>heading right for a hysterectomy and i'm scared out of my mind. I've
>>>been told that i might not even ever have a baby. I have so many
>>>questions no matter how much research i do. as a matter of fact the
>>>more i look up the more questions i have! it's like it's a catch 22!! =)
>>>But anyway. if there is anyone out there that has any advise for me
>>>about treatment endo, pcso, meds, or just any questions that you think i
>>>should ask my dr, please i beg of you. E-mail me and let me know what
>>>you think i should talk with my Dr. about.. i have an ob-gyn
>>>appointment on Oct 5th and i'm trying to gather as much questions and
>>>info as i can before then so that i can make sure i ask the dr
>>>everything. i just have so much in my head right now i'm sooo scared
>>>that i'm going to forget to ask him something! i know i am! thank you
>>>everyone in advance! you all have no idea how much you all are going to
>>>be helping me by doing this!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
>>>God bless you all and i hope that you all get better soon!!
>>>
>>>Love, Angie
>>>
>>>Ps my E-mail address is luvbrat8282@yahoo.com Just use the subject Endo
>>>& PCSO so that i know not to erase it!! =) i tend to erase all junk mail
>>>if i don't know who the person is!! but once again thank you all in
>>>advance!!!! -Angie
>>
>>--
>>Renee Wasula
>>Arbonne: 10515373
>>renee007rice@hotmail.com
>>
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