Re: 21 with Endo. and PCOS
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Thu Sep 23 11:48:23 2004
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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