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Re: Am I luckyFrom: Traci (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 22 Mar 2000 09:12:52 -0600 (CST)
At Sun, 19 Mar 2000, Monica wrote: > >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. > >-- >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! >
-- Monica, Been out of commission for awhile with Strep throat of all things (I'm a children's librarian and usually get this stuff), so am just now reading your message. THanks for your reply and try the low carb thing I truly believe it has helped me a great deal, along with the glucophage.
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