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Re: Just diagnosed
From: Cara (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 21 Jul 2001 20:15:13 -0500 (CDT)
Wow! You and I have a lot in common! I am 24 also and was diagnosed
almost 3 years ago. It's tough! Email me personally at
carahook@home.com and we'll talk.
At Sat, 21 Jul 2001, Jessica wrote:
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>I was just diagnosed with PCOS last month. A few years ago, I was able
>to lose weight very easily and could keep myself fairly thin. But
>within the past couple of years, the weight has poured on and I can't
>seem to get it off. (I am 24) I will try to diet and after not seeing
>any progress I become discouraged. I was wondering what other PCOS
>patients have done that helped them to decrease their weight.
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>I struggle with my insulin levels all the time and find I have to keep
>sugar nearby or I get very ill feeling.
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>Also, how do y'all handle comments made by non PCOS people telling you
>to lose weight?
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>One other thing I wondered is does being overweight cause PCOS or does
>PCOS cause being overweight?
>
>I have a lot of questions. ;o)
>
>Thanks for your help.
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Cara
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