PCOS-DIET Messages for July, 2001: Re: I have always felt like a freak

Re: I have always felt like a freak

From: Margot (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 1 Jul 2001 11:28:49 -0500 (CDT)

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Hi all.

I just wanted to post to tell y'all how wonderful it has been for me to find this site (which I found about 20 minutes ago)! I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 15, my doctors told me that nothing could be done about it other than the birth control pills which gave me horrible headaches (which was because my OBGYN prescribed a dosage way too high for a 15-year-old). They also told me that the only effect of the syndrome was the amonorrhea.

So, I just let it go. I gained weight even thought I ate less than most eveyone I knew. I had unusual hair growth, you all know the deal. It sucked.

Well, my Mom ran accross an article about PCOS in our local newspaper about 9 months ago. We found a group of doctors in my city, have had several appointments, and everything seems to be going OK. I'm on a low dosage birth control pill, just started glucophage two days ago, and am on a diet.

But, let me tell you, my doctors have all been rude, unsympathetic, and rather obnoxious. Even the doctors at the Reproductive Endochronology Group, who specialize in PCOS, as well as my PCP and my OBGYN. They have all lectured me, "Stay off the junk food. I know you like all that, but it's not going to help you loose weight." "Avoid all those fried foods you eat." "You need to exercise, I'm sure you hate it, but you do need to do it." "Stop being so lazy." This is fun, believe me. And guess what? I hate junk food and fried foods! I love sports, I play several and exercise at least 4 times a week.

But, hopefully things will turn around. I'm on a 1400 cal/day diet that low in carbs and fats... I'm actually feeling pretty healthy. I've started the glucophage, hopefully that'll do something. And my take on this whole thing is: who cares if the docs are rude and not understanding? They give me the medecine I need to be more healthy, I have a supportive family, and I'm going to do this. I will lose the weight, I will become healtier, despite all the odds that we all have going against us.

But, seroiusly, thank you all for being here, for posting and being so frank in your posts. It is good to know that there are others out there who have gone through similar trails.

~Margot

At Thu, 28 Jun 2001, Joanna wrote: >
>Hi Joan,
>
>I read your post, and it broke my heart! I really feel for you, because
>like many of others surfing this site, I suffer from some of the same
>symptoms and experienced a doctor's disregard for my concerns.
>
>But you know what, as difficult as it is....you have to grab that book
>if you want it! The heck with them.... You have to think about
>yourself.
>
>I am so glad this web site is here!! It sounds super corny, but I feel
>like I am home and among friends when I surf this site. I went through
>years of frustration not understanding what was wrong with my body.... I
>went for just over a year without a menstrual cycle, and was told it was
>normal! Do you believe it?! And then, there is the hair! I have the hair
>"elsewhere" as well. It is disheartening, and sure as heck does not
>help one's self-esteem.
>
>Anyway, I just wanted to let you know, you're not the only one.
>
>--
>Joanna
>
>At Tue, 5 Jun 2001, Joan wrote:
>>
>>I actually was diagnosed with PCO in my early 20s, but have never done
>>anything about it, though a few years ago went to a doctor with concerns
>>about hair loss (and hair growth where I didn't want it) and was
>>ignored. Though I have never had severe problems with my weight, having
>>facial hair (and now more hair growth on arms and elsewhere) as I enter
>>my 40s is very disheartening. I have always felt like a freak, starting
>>in my teens, and have felt a lack a confidence due to what I feel is a
>>disfigurement. I decided to search websites regarding this subject when
>>I saw a book in the library about it (though I was too embarrassed to
>>check it out). Any suggestions, comments, support would be greatly
>>appreciated.....joan
>

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