PCOS Messages for March, 2000: Re: Am I lucky

Re: Am I lucky

From: Monica (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 19 Mar 2000 01:14:36 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 17 Mar 2000, Traci wrote: >
>After finding and reading this forus, I can't believe how lucky I am. My
>dr. told me I had PCOS. I wrote down all my symptoms even if I thought
>they had nothing to do with each other. My skin tabs, dark patches,
>hair coming from weird places and growing weird lengths, the unreliable
>periods, the weight I couldn't get off, depression although I've a great
>life and the way my hair seemed to be thinning. Sure enough, after some
>tests, I had my diagnosis. We did an ultra sound and my cysts aren't
>worth removing but I was found to be insulin resistant.
>
>I've been on glucophage for 3 weeks now. 1500 mg. Diarreha
>occasionally and a low carb 1500 calories a day diet. The med has
>really helped control the appetite and I've lost 6.5 pounds in three
>weeks. Sometimes I want to scream and eat something sinful, but when I
>did the other day I got very ill and so won't do that again (for a
>while). I've checked a bunch of books out of the library and am trying
>new low-carb recipes.
>
>My doctor gave me great pamphlets and much needed support.
>Now through this website, my husband is gathering that this is a disease
>and how he can help and not sabotage my efforts.
>
>I have a 7 year old daughter, our miracle baby we called her, not
>knowing until now how true that was!
>
>I'd have to say what helped me (besides the informed medical staff) is
>that I kept a diary of what was bothering me for about 2 months. It
>really helped my dr. know what was going on. Best of luck to all on
>this list.

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Hi Tracy,
I just read your email, and agree that this website has been tremendous help for me too! I have known I have PCOS for about 8 months (but have suffered for years), and it really helps to educate yourself. I am currently trying to be put on Metformin from my RE, and you have inspired me to try the low carb thing too! I am so lucky (like you!) to have a 5 year old daughter, we have always considered her our miracle baby because it took us so long to have her ! When I learned I had PCOS, she seemed even more like a miracle! Good Luck to you with your meds and weight loss, and thanks for sharing your story!

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