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Re: PCOS-MEDICATION digest 934
From: Brandi (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 07 Sep 2002 11:52:27 -0500
Please take me off of this list.
Thank you!
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Reply-To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS-MEDICATION
>Subject: PCOS-MEDICATION digest 934
>Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 16:58:29 -0500
>
> PCOS-MEDICATION Digest 934
>
>Topics covered in this issue include:
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> 1) Re: Facial hair - HELP!
> by "Victoria"
> 2) Re: Spironalactone
> by kgal@optonline.net (Karyn)
> 3) Re: Thyroid & PCOS (To Sue - Sorry a bit long)
> by anonymous@medispecialty.com
> 4) Re: Frustrated - might be PG Advice needed
> by diemandtobin@rcn.com (Shawna)
> 5) ANDROCUR QUESTION! (help)
> by velvet_potions@yahoo.com (Janine)
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>Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 20:25:03 -0400
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>From: "Victoria"
>To:
>Subject: Re: Facial hair - HELP!
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>Blood tests. But if you've always had a deep voice, that may not be it. Not sure
>what else to add - someone else might have some ideas. I'm sorry.
>
>Victoria
>
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Sanj)
>
>i am on one tablet that is 100mg per day. As for the deepening of the
>voice...well I do somewhat deep voice...but its always been like that.
>I dont know if my endocronologist tested me for adrenal glands. All
>they ever gave me were pelvic ultrasounds to check if my cyst had become
>tumourous. How do they test the adrenal glands? ultrasound or blood
>test?
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>Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 23:16:07 -0500 (CDT)
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>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Karyn)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Re: Spironalactone
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>At Mon, 18 Mar 2002, Mary wrote:
> >I was placed on spironalactone 19 years ago for "Steady State Syndrome". It cleared up my hirsutism problem, and the bonus was my hair on my head grew back. At that time, they did not know it would help with baldness. But this site cleared up a mystery for me. My endocrinologist was the head of UMDNJ Medical School's endocrinology dept. He put me on one of the New York network t.v. medical programs. I described my endocrin problem on national t.v. and showed them my additional problem of thinning hair. But guess what? My hair was no longer thin! Spironalactone reversed this as well.
>
>It was only tonight, when I typed in the name of my old friend, spiro,
>that I learned about the additional help this drug provides to baldness.
>(duh)
>
>I must say at the time, I was placed on a low dose birth control pill,
>which precipated the growth of a tiny fibroid. I was immediately taken
>off, because after having no estrogen to just a little I was growing
>this fibroid, and my doctor did not like that. I was also taken off
>spiro when I began trying to get pregnant. I succeeded before the
>fertility drug was given, but that fibroid grew to 8 pounds in five
>months! Because of the location of the fibroid (top to bottom on the
>back of the uterus) it pressed on my kidneys, ureters,intestines and
>bladder. My little baby died in my hands thirty-two hours after
>emergency surgery removing the fibroid, and saving both our lives for a
>time.
>
>I had to put my 2 cents in as well, if I go any further it will be 5
>dollars.
>
> >I just wanted to put my 2 cents in about the Spiro and Vaniqa. I
> >started the Spiro about 2 years ago. And after about 6 months, I did
> >notice a difference with the excess hair on my face. Then, about a year
> >ago, my dr put me on Vaniqa. In 3 months, there was a major difference.
> >I'm still on it and happy with everything but the price ($55). I
> >recommend it.
> >
> >At Fri, 1 Mar 2002, tera wrote:
> >>
> >>Hi!
> >>
> >>Yes, I am. Are you wanting know what it is? You didn't say. It's
> >>supposed to be an anti-androgen. Many women take it for help with the
> >>symptoms of elevated androgens like excess facial and body hair and head
> >>hair loss.
> >>
> >>I haven't noticed a difference yet but I've heard that it could take
> >>several months to notice any difference. I've been told that it may not
> >>rid you of the excess facial and body hair that you have but it should
> >>help with the development of additional abnormal hair growth. Do you
> >>mind me asking what dosage you are going to be taking?
> >>
> >>Let us know how the Vaniqa works. I've heard good things about it so
> >>far. God bless! I hope you see results! It sounds like you're on the
> >>track to wellness! Tera : )
> >>
> >>At Fri, 1 Mar 2002, Nicole wrote:
> >>>
> >>>Is anybody on this?? I went back to the Endo yesterday to beg for the
> >>>Metformin back & not only did I get it but I got the Spironalactone,
> >>>Prometrium & Vaniqa.
> >>>
> >>>--
> >>>Nicole
> >>>
> >>--
> >>Tera
> >>
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>Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 09:10:27 -0500 (CDT)
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>From: anonymous@obgyn.net
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Re: Thyroid & PCOS (To Sue - Sorry a bit long)
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>Hi Sue,
>
>a RE should be just as qualified to treat Hypothyroid as a regular E.
>ALso many women with PCOS also have hypothyroid - so your RE should also
>be up onj that. Yes, quite a few of the symptoms can overlap!
>
>Get armed with your info and then work with him so that you can start
>feeling better.
>
>Best wishes
>
>Sally
>
>At Wed, 4 Sep 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
> >
> >Hi Sally--
> >Thanks so much for your post. I found some really good info on that
> >Mary Shomon site--not like some of the flotsam and jetsam on the net. :
> >)
> >
> >I have multiple symptoms of hypothyroidism, but it confuses me where
> >they overlap with my PCO symptoms. I truly just want to have more
> >energy--my 7 mo. old sleeps about 16 hours per day and I feel like I
> >could join him most of the time. I love my RE and don't anticipate
> >having any problems getting him to run more than just TSH on me, but I
> >don't know if he'll want to treat it (assuming there is a legit problem
> >with my thyroid) or if he'll send me to a regular E, in which case, I'll
> >have a whole 'nother time to tell my medical history and tx history to a
> >dr who's not up to speed on PCO.
> >
> >Anyhow, I'll let you know what turns out--Mary Shomon's site has good
> >references for values on the blood tests, and I've bookmarked it so I
> >know what we're talking about. Here's to more energy and feeling a
> >whole lot better!
> >
> >Thanks again!
>
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>Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 13:15:20 -0500 (CDT)
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>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Shawna)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Re: Frustrated - might be PG Advice needed
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>At Wed, 4 Sep 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
> >
> >I've worn these shoes before. *HUG* I remember the basal body temps, the
> >planning this and doing that...everything "JUST SO". I also went onto
> >pergonal, the injectible fertility drug. On pergonal, the doctor monitored
> >my cycle progress with blood tests and ultrasounds. I remember one cycle
> >with two perfect sized "eggs". Well, I still didn't get pregnant.
> >
> >The female body is a remarkable thing. If everything works perfectly, it's
> >great.....unfortunately, there are times everything doesn't work quite
> >"right". I had cycles where I assumed I had ovulated and assumed I was
> >pregnant. I also had the nausea, fatigue, etc. It's a painful thing when
> >your body plays tricks on you like that. It was very disturbing to go to
> >the doctor's for yet another pregnancy test only to be told "not this time"
> >once again. My heart goes out to you ladies still in the infertility
> >trenches. *HUG*
> >
> >It's possible you are not far enough along in a pregnancy that the tests
> >will pick up the hormone difference. Sadly, it's also possible that your
> >heart and head are convincing your body to FEEL pregnant, because you
> >desire it so much.
> >
> >Your feelings of frustration and anxiety are very normal in these
> >circumstances. Whatever your answer will prove to be in the days ahead, we
> >are here for you. One thing I learned during my years of
> >infertility...SURROUND YOURSELF WITH ENCOURAGERS! Infertility is one of
> >the most difficult things for couples to deal with. Women seem to feel it
> >more directly than men because they have been taught to be "mommies" since
> >we were children.
> >
> >I remember the frustration of not knowing....of hoping...of praying...of
> >fearing the answer, whatever it may be. Because only time will bring your
> >answer, perhaps the only suggestion I'd have is for you to take the time to
> >do something special for yourself. Call a friend you haven't seen in
> >ages....treat yourself to a facial at a local beauty school (unless you're
> >lucky enough to afford a spa!!!)...spend the day in your pajamas, watching
> >old movies and reading a good book....take a day trip. Lots of people can
> >tell you to "just relax".....but having a plan to occupy your thoughts and
> >mind is key.
> >
> >I have dealt with infertility twice. The first time it was for just over a
> >year. My clomid baby is now 17. The second time, it was a longer
> >wait....6 1/2 years of trying, prayers, tears, and more prayer and tears.
> >After 5 cycles of pergonal, I finally became pregnant. The pregnancy
> >wasn't the easiest time in my life, but I can't imagine a child fitting
> >into my life and heart so perfectly as my 9 year old. I'm not making any
> >promises. I don't know your future. Just know that I offer you my best
> >wishes....you're in my prayers.
> >
> >Hugs
> >
> >Shelley
> >
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>Shelley,
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>What wonderful words! I have been diagnosed with PCOS in the past six
>weeks. The diagnosis came about because we were not getting pregnant
>and my periods had stopped for almost a year. As you put it, my heart
>and mind have convinced me on serveral occasions that I was pregnant,
>only to be crushed when I realized I was not. It seems as if I have had
>to "gleefully" endure the pregnancies of many of my dearest friends and
>even my sister-in-law this year when I really just felt like screaming
>and carrying on in a jealous rage. YOur words of encouragement and
>advice touched me deeply. Thanks for taking the time to post such a
>great message of hope.
>
>--
>sincerely,
>S. Tobin
>
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>Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 16:51:48 -0500 (CDT)
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>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Janine)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: ANDROCUR QUESTION! (help)
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>Hi, I have been prescribed 50 mg a day of androcur, I was wondering if
>this will get rid of my acne struggle? I've been on it a little less
>then a week. I'm experince know side effcts. I know its silly but I
>just want at least ONE side effct just to know its working (although not
>a bad one) maybe breast tenderness or even increse weight gain (doesnt
>bother me). When can I notice any side effcts and when will it start
>helping my skin???
>
>Please help!
>
>Desperate!
>
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>End of PCOS-MEDICATION Digest 934
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