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Re: PCOS-DIET digest 265
From: Patty (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 21 May 2001 07:35:38 -0400
Dear Steph,
I found that I ate pretty normal (not low carb) while pregnant because your
hormones seem to be ok. I also noticed decresed facial hair. I was on
progesterone for the first 10 to 12 weeks to help prevent a miscarriage and
noticed puffiness but it went away once I stooped using it
Talk to a dietician and your OB about your pregenancy diet. Low carb does
not seem healthy for a baby. I also breastfed twins for 15 months and a
singleton for a year. But you can't take glucophage while nursing. I t was
worth the sacrifice. I just had to do diet hard once I stopped
breastfeeding b/c I put on weight while doing it. ---- Original
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From: anonymous@obgyn.net
To: "Multiple recipients of list PCOS-DIET"
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Sent: Monday, May 21, 2001 6:41 AM
Subject: PCOS-DIET digest 265
> PCOS-DIET Digest 265
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> Topics covered in this issue include:
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> 1) I'm Pregnant-Need Low-Carb advice!
> by hi2u@eudoramail.com (Stephanie)
> 2) Re: Glucophage success!
> by Krissie717@aol.com (Krissie)
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> Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 21:51:59 -0500 (CDT)
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> From: hi2u@eudoramail.com (Stephanie)
> To: PCOS-DIET@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: I'm Pregnant-Need Low-Carb advice!
> Message-ID: <200105210251.VAA29350@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> I'm pregnant! I am so excited because I've been trying for years! Then I
> was diagnosed with PCOS and that is why I went on the Carb Addict's Diet
> (now CALP) 3 months ago. This diet has really helped, and God has
> blessed us, and now I'm pregnant! I'm so excited!. I am trying to learn
> how I can make this diet work during pregnancy because I need to keep my
> insulin levels down, yet I don't want to harm the baby. If you have any
> info I'd really appreciate it. I wonder if I can still eat the 2 CM
> meals as long as I make sure to get all the other needed nutrients
> during RM.
>
> Thanks so much!
> Steph
>
> --
> Stephanie e-mail: hi2u@eudoramail.com
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> Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 23:36:17 -0500 (CDT)
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> From: Krissie717@aol.com (Krissie)
> To: PCOS-DIET@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: Glucophage success!
> Message-ID: <200105210436.XAA01730@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Hi Sophie,
> Sorry to hear about your troubles. I have heard that Glucophage is
> supposed to help with weight loss. To be honest, I haven't noticed any
> difference with my weight while taking it. The only change has been
> with my periods. I bet the Glucophage would help with the length of
> your periods ( I remember the days of the month long periods! no fun)
> Consider the Glucophage--- and hope you get some help!
> Krissie
>
> At Fri, 18 May 2001, Sophie wrote:
> >
> >Hi Krissie, I have PCOS with the opposite symtoms - My periods last
> >around 6 weeks, I bleed through whilst taking the pill! My consultant is
> >useless, he won't help at all with my weight even though I exercise and
> >eat realy heathily, I am still 2 stone overweight. I asked about
> >Glucophage after reading about it for controlling weight in PCOS
> >patients. Does is help with weight? My consultant completely dismissed
> >it saying I was not obese and should excercise more.... Can anyone help
> >or know of any other treatments available?
> >
> >--
> >Sophie
> >
> >At Fri, 18 May 2001, Krissie wrote:
> >>
> >>Hi everyone--- I had had PCOS forever (since I started menstruating)--
> >>went to specialists for years-- but was just diagnosed this year. I
> >>never have had regular periods--- ever--- I would typically get a period
> >>once or twice a year--- but for the last 3 years I had no periods
> >>whatsoever. I started on Glucophage a little over a year ago--- and for
> >>6 months I did not have a period--- and was just about to quit taking
> >>it. My endocrinologist in my fifth month raised my dosage to the max
> >>(500 mg 3x's per day) In the 6th month---I got a period--- and since
> >>then I HAVE HAD A PERIOD AND OVULATED EVERY 5-6 weeks. It is
> >>unbelievable how much more normal and healthy I feel. My advice if you
> >>are taking it and have not had success yet--- give it some time--- I was
> >>about to give up hope, and now I am doing great. Good Luck everyone!!!
> >
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