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Re: Chromium ?
From: Jan (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 26 Mar 2000 21:07:54 -0600 (CST)
I'm taking 200mcg in the AM, about an hour before eating. (Zinc can
interfere with chromium.) I chose that dosage from reading posts on this
board, instructions on the bottle, and Dr. Adkins book. -Jan
At Sun, 26 Mar 2000, A wrote:
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>Jan- How much chromium are you taking?? I've heard alot about it, but don't know
>where to start...thanks!
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>Jan wrote:
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>> Your story sounds so much like mine, except that my periods stayed
>> regular. Maybe because I was on bcp. In September of this year my body
>> went wacko, depression, anxiety, gained 36 lbs. in a little over 4
>> months with little change in eating habits, carb cravings increased!
>> Overall, a miserable 6 months! In my search for I help I came across a
>> reference to PCOS, then found this board. I started taking an
>> antidepressant & doing the low carb diet, and like you I feel great
>> relief already! I feel like myself again. I saw an RE last Thurs., and
>> was diagnosed from my history alone. He has ordered bloodwork, I'm
>> curious to see those results, and anxious to start meds.
>>
>> In answer to your questions:
>> I'm not a physician, but it definately sounds like PCOS to me. I don't
>> know details about progesterone, I'm sure someone alse can help there, I
>> just know it's sometimes elevated in PCOS.
>>
>> IR can lead to increased appetite (carb cravings) and weight gain! I'm
>> certain it did in me, because the low carb diet has had such dramatic
>> results. I'm also taking chromium, inositol, vitamen, essential fatty
>> acids and psyllium seed husks.
>>
>> >From what I've read on the boards an endocrinologist, especially a
>> reproductive endocrinologist is generally better informed than a
>> gynecologist. But it depends more on the individual practictioner.
>> That's why I chose to go straight to an RE. Good luck finding a good
>> doctor.
>> - Jan
>>
>> At Sun, 26 Mar 2000, Clara wrote:
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>> >Recently, I have had my hormone levels assessed as for the last 3 years
>> >I have had a total disruption in my menstrual cycle (40-60days on
>> >average)which for the previous 15 years was 28 days (I am now 29 yrs).
>> >The results showed at day 28 that- my progesterone levels were
>> >3(low),FSH:LH greater than 2:1, androgen levels high, testesterone
>> >normal,oestrogens -200. I also had 2 ultrasounds the first at day 11
>> >showed enlarged ovaries and many follicles arranged in a pattern
>> >normally seen in PCOS. At day 28 the follicles were still there but in
>> >a different pattern. I am 5ft8" tall and my weight changed rapidly at
>> >onset of these symptoms from 9 stone to nearly 11 stone over 6 months. I
>> >experienced a loss of control over my appetite to some extent though not
>> >enough to gain 2 stone! I also suffer from lethargy and mild depression
>> >since then. There was a six month period were I regularised my cycle
>> >and immediately lost the weight, was happier. I lead an active life
>> >especially at work! My doctor is now referring me to a specialist as
>> >they suspect PCOS. 1.Is this right? How do my progesterone levels play
>> >a part in this? 2.Could my weight gain and increased appetite be related
>> >to insulin resistance? 3.Should I request that my referral be to an
>> >endocrinologist rather than a gynaecologist?
>> >People arent that concerned with PCOS where I come from (outside US). I
>> >want to sort it out as I feel awful at the moment but at the moment I
>> >dont think I'm very knowledgable!
>> >THANKS.
>>
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