PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for March, 2001: Re: 'Thymuskin, PCOS and Hairloss.'

Re: 'Thymuskin, PCOS and Hairloss.'

From: Christa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 23 Mar 2001 18:05:06 -0600 (CST)

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Hi Annette -

You sound very upset and I want to tell you that I got a lump in my throat reading your letter because I have felt the same despair. I have some terrible symptoms from the PCOS. My acne is bad and has been for about 12 years. I have been from doctor to doctor to doctor and tried every existing method known to the dermatologists but no one could help me. Sometimes it's so terrible I call in sick to work because my face looks so bad. Then I try to cover up with makeup but end up looking like its caked on. I'm still on antibiotics for it which happen to make my face look like I have dark patches and discolored skin all over. I also take the glucophage for my insulin resistance and spironolactone for the excessive hair growth on my chin(I tweeze every single night with a really good magnifying mirror). I was at my wits end about a month ago. I was literally crying like a baby in my bedroom about the whole thing. I'm so self-conscious about it. My boyfriend and I are talking about our future together and moving in together and everything and I'm beside myself because he's never seen me without makeup on and I'm worried about it all. It's my own feelings. Friends of mine say it won't matter to him but I feel embarassed about it. I can't just hop out of the shower because I feel so ridiculous with my skin and everything. I have recently been put on the Diane 35 which I am hoping will help me. Many of the women have reported very good results from that. It should help you too with your hair loss. How long have you been on it? Removing your ovaries will not solve your problem so don't do anything that drastic. I'm happy to hear you are going to see and endo, try to find one who is sympathetic and well versed with PCOS. You can find support and helpful tips from other women on this forum as well as other forums on the internet. I believe there will be a cure for this soon. We can sure keep trying to find a solution in the mean time. Try to hang in there sweetie, you sound so depressed over all this and I completely understand where you're coming from. I'll say a little prayer for you tonight.

At Fri, 23 Mar 2001, Annette wrote: >
>Hello, my name is Annette...and I am a 28 year old woman with PCOS. I
>have heard people adress "infertility, acne, weight gain and hirsutism,"
>but nothing really about "scalp hairloss." I have "Androgenic Alopecia."
>My hairloss got really bad about 5 months ago...and it keeps getting
>worse. I am using a product called "Thymuskin," and I was wondering if
>anybody else has heard of it or tried it? I also take Metformin,
>Spironolactone, Diane-35, Saw Palmetto, and MSM...and tons of vitamins.
>The "Thymuskin" seemed to be helping at first...but now my hair is
>falling out again. This is very difficult for me. My hair is down to
>my butt...and has always been "thick & beautiful." Now, it is falling
>out...and I am afraid of looking like I have "mange." Does anyone else
>have "hairloss problems?" I am going to see an "Endocrinologist" in a
>couple of weeks...hopefully he can help. I want to be put on "Proscar,"
>but am I kidding myself about "new hair growth?" The "Thymuskin"
>products are very expensive....I have already sunk $650.00 into them.
>They say it is "94%effective in women." I don't know though. It takes
>12 months to see any new hair growth...and by the time that rolls
>around...you have spent lots of money. I also, have the weight
>problem...and the hirsutism. The acne and oily skin are not as bad as
>they used to be. I do not want children....wouldn't it be better just
>to take my ovaries out?? Would that, and putting me on a heavy adrenal
>anti-androgen be better? Maybe take away some of this problem? Right
>now...I am losing weight....I work out...the whole deal. Low
>carb....everything. I feel like I am "cursed." Often, I have thought of
>just slitting my throat, but I know that it is not the answer. Can
>anyone help me? Offer any information on hair loss and PCOS...I have
>researched...and researched...I just want an opinion...of someone who is
>experiencing this. Please help me...I am at my wits end.
>Sincerely........Annette

--
Christa :-)

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