PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for October, 2001: Re: HI!

Re: HI!

From: Lori (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 24 Oct 2001 07:57:03 -0500

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Hi Danielle -

Welcome to the board! I think you will really like everyone here. I have learned a lot over the past couple of months that I have participated here and have found lots of support.

You may want to browse the archives - they are loaded with information and answer a lot of our questions. In fact, it wasn't long ago that some messages went back and forth about herbal treatments that some people are trying out (last month).

I know it is rough going through all of this - especially when your still in college and have all the other students around. Just remember that the PCOS doesn't define who you are - you do. I also was heavy all through high school - and unfortunately I loved baton and was in majorettes - not an easy place for a heavier girl to be! I just gave it my all and by my Junior year was head majorette.

One thing you have in your favor - you know you have PCOS at an early age. I was 30 before I found out - I also just found out this year. You can learn about it and not only treat it but also avoid things that make it progress. For example, I was on birth control pills for years to regulate my periods - that is not good for us, instead I should have been using glucophage. You also know to watch your refined sugars and can learn more about how your body processes foods so that you can help prevent the development of diabetes by controlling the foods you eat.

Don't worry so much about everything - instead just keep learning and trying to do what you can to help yourself - and cross any bridges when you get there. Lots of women with PCOS still have children - those that have difficulty conceiving have options to help. Yes, not everyone is successful but many are. I myself have been pregnant twice now. Unfortunately I miscarried both times but that was not due to the PCOS.

Soooo, welcome again and I look forward to hearing more from you on the board.

Lori lvanourek@yahoo.com

>----- Original Message -----
From: "Danielle" <anonymous@obgyn.net> To: "Multiple recipients of list PCOS-MEDICATION" <pcos-medication@mail.medispecialty.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 10:57 PM Subject: HI!

> HI PCOS MESSAGE PEOPLE! My name is Danielle and this is my first time
> posting here. This past summer I was diagnosed with PCOS after years of
> suffering. I am 19 and go to a small college in Indiana and have
> struggeled with my weight, harriness, depression, eating dissorders,
> mood swings, headaches, lack of periods, killer periods, and generally
> feeling crappy for years. Since being diagnosed I have been taking
> birth controll and spironolact. Having PCOS is hard. I am only 19 but
> already I am worried that I will get diabetes, cancer, heart disease or
> someday I won't be able to have the children i have always wanted. I
> live in a sorority house and have done my best to hide my weight,
> harriness, and balding. I haven't told any of my sorority sisters that
> I have PCOS but sometimes i get so frustrated. I feel like all of these
> skinny little girls don't understand what i go through. So basically I
> am glad I found this website. I hope to get my PCOS under controll but
> most importantly I want to help others learn about it so they too can be
> diagnosed early before it is too late. Has anyone every had any luck
> with herbs? I know PCOS is linked to depression and mood swings do any
> of you deal with that sorta thing? What about problems thinking,
> concentrating, or staying awake. Do you guys get headaches when you
> work out? Do you sometimes sweat too much and sometimes sweat not enough
> and over heat? What time of day are you most likley to crave carbs and
> sugar?
> Much love,
> Danielle YOUR PCOS SISTER!
>

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