PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for April, 2002: Re: Spiro and hair still out of control

Re: Spiro and hair still out of control

From: tami (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 29 Apr 2002 19:56:59 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 12 Apr 2002, jen wrote: >
>Hi!
>I have been on 100 mg. of Spiro for about 7 or 8 months. I have not
>noticed much affect on the terminal hairs, but it is possible they have
>slowed down some. The terminal hairs are a problem, but I am also
>worried about how much light, thin hair I am getting all over my
>stomach/chest. My dr said not to worry about that, but it is quite
>noticeable and has been getting much worse. Are these hairs on their
>way to eventually becoming terminal? Also, I have a beard of blond,
>light hairs that grows and grows. I had originally thought Spiro would
>help stop the overall hair growth in these abnormal places, but my
>doctor seems to be telling me it only stops hair from becoming
>terminaland dark. Is that true? The hair on my legs and arms has been
>growing longer and darker now, too. Does anyone know much about this?
>I am going to move up to 200 mg. of Spiro, but am nervous because it's
>been hard for me to tolerate 100 mg, spread out in 25 mg 4x a day. I
>get dizzy and very tired from it. Is that common? I am on a lot of
>other meds, which may also contribute to not tolerating it real well.
>Any tips on how to move up slowly on the dosing to reduce side effects
>or is it better to just move up right away? Better with meals or not? I
>also wonder if increasing it would slow down only the terminal hair
>growth or all of the excessive hair growth? Thank you for any advice you
>may have! I am having a hard time dealing with this! Thanks!
>

Jen, i have been on spiro for over a year and see know results with my hair growth, in fact i feel its getting worse. know one seems to understand the shame and embarrasment associated with this. i have to shave my face twice daily. if i dont iwill have a full beard. it is coarse , dark hair like i mans beard. iam so ashamed, sometimes i want to die. i have had no luck with any product to remove hair but shaving. i tried electrolysis, it didnt help. i just want you to know that i know how you feel. if there is any info you can share i would appreciate it. Tami >
>--
>jen
>

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