PCOS-DIET Messages for March, 2003: Re: Anyone dealing with PCOS successfully?

Re: Anyone dealing with PCOS successfully?

From: Dana (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 7 Mar 2003 11:19:01 -0600 (CST)

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I am a 32 y/o who was diagnosed with PCOS about 8 years ago. I have took Rezulin, Glucophage, Birth Control and additional hormones so long I can't remember not taking them. Last year I found a Doctor in my area who has been trully wonderful. I was so nice not to be told you will just have to live with the pain, because I don't know what else to do for you. This new Doctor believes that not only do I have PCOS but endometriosis in addition which is uncommon. Because I am so overweight due in part to PCOS he put me on Lupron shots for 6 months last year. That was the MOST wonderful pain free time I had in more than 15 years. While taking the shots I joined a water aerobics class and changed my diet. I ate a low calorie diet. While sticking to the Food Pyramid as much as possible. I ate lots of fruit and raw veggies. I included at least 1 orange per day. I lost 35 pounds in 2 months. Looked great, felt great and was really excited over the success. However, once I came off the shots the pain has returned increasing in intensity and the weight loss has virtually stopped. Even though I am doing the same exact things, I have only lost 5 pounds in 6 weeks. Although that is a feat, it just seems depressing compared to before. The Doctor and I are trying some different avenues.

Please do not lose faith. Find a doctor specializing in fertility medicine and one that really listens and is concerned about you. Is willing to help find you a treatment that works for you. I have found one and it has made a dramatic difference in my life.

At Wed, 5 Mar 2003, Jill wrote: >
>I am 25 and was diagnosed with PCOS after a very sudden surge in my
>weight. My periods became highly irregular. I have had enormous
>problems with my energy level (whether it's due to the weight gain or
>other, I cannot be sure). The doctor prescribed a higher dose of
>birthcontrol and metformin, but I haven't had any success losing the
>weight either. I have been taking Paxil for the depression, which has
>truly helped my outlook.
>
>I saw three doctors before I was diagnosed with PCOS. I nearly gave up
>after the second one, because he was more than rough with me -- it was
>the closest I ever want to come to being raped.
>
>ON THE UP SIDE -- yes, you will live through this. Yes, it is hard.
>Yes, I wonder every day if I will ever wake up and get some energy and
>lose weight so I can fit into my clothes that fit just a year ago. But
>I guess what has given me happiness is knowing that I am not dreaming,
>that I am not just "eating too much" or "not exercising enough." Well,
>that and Paxil ... kidding! Have faith. You're never given more than
>you can handle, right?
>
>At Fri, 21 Feb 2003, Melissa wrote:
>>
>>If you have been diagnosed with PCOS and are managing it successfully, I
>>would love to hear from you. I am 29, and have had it for several
>>years, but even on metformin it seems to be getting worse. I have no
>>energy, gaining weight, some pain , not sure if that is realted. Anyway
>>I could use some help from others who actually know what I'm going
>>through, I'm sick of all the doctors who feel we should just be able to
>>live with it. Melissa.
>>
>>--
>>Melissa
>>

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