PCOS-DIET Messages for September, 2002: Re: Just diagnosed

Re: Just diagnosed

From: Colleen (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 27 Sep 2002 13:58:39 -0500

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I too have had PCOS for several years and was misdiagnosed. The Glucophage had me running to the bathroom only for the first week or two. I have actually felt much better now that I am taking it and I have had no other side effects. I dropped 25lbs w/ very low carb diet alone, and lost 2 sizes. I did add excercise to my regime after several months. But I think the glucophage has helped some but not tremendously on the weight issue.

Acne was my worst symptom of PCOS. I had severe cystic acne which was diagnosed over and over again as impetigo. I have tried virtually ever herb and acne medication. The only one that finally cleared up my skin was accutane, drastic but necessary for me. I am 36 and do public speaking and it was very embarrassing. Within weeks the acne was gone. However, the accutane has created some hair loss, which I did not have w/PCO and this may get worse until my entire course of medication has been done. 4 more months! Make sure to see a Dermatologist who has some knowledge of PCO, I got mine through a clinic that also had an endocrinologist so this is a long process.

Good Luck!

On Thu, 26 Sep 2002 22:52:12 -0500 anonymous@medispecialty.com (Shel) writes: > Just today, I was diagnosed with PCOS. I have a feeling that I have
> had
> this for quite some time and after reading some other stories, I am
> sure
> that other doctors just didn't have a clue, and thought I was nuts
> with
> all of my health problems. However, now that I have an answer, I
> have
> so many questions. I'm only 32 years old, and I'm scared that I
> won't
> do enough to take care of myself, and that I will develop
> diabetes....or
> who knows what else. I will start my first dose of Glucophage
> tomorrow
> and after reading the possible side effects I'm even more scared.
> I
> don't know what to expect. Is this condition really the cause of
> my
> weight problem? Could it be the reason that I am so tired all the
> time?
> Will my acne go away? What about my depression?
>
> I guess I'm really wondering how my life is going to change, or will
> it?
> I have a young son who needs his mom. I want to do whatever I can
> to
> lose weight, have more energy, "fix" my depression, and just feel
> healthy.
>
> Thank you in advance for any suggestions you may have.
>

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