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TRINA Re: PCOS? Feeling very alone here.
From: Judy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 28 Apr 2000 20:50:06 -0500 (CDT)
So sweet of you to respond! You hit the nail on the head, buddy: After
getting "that look" from some doctors--you know, the one that makes you
feel like you're somehow just being weak should just buck up??--I'd feel
degraded and had HAD it. Your note was a godsend: Reminded me that hey,
we ARE bucking up already, darn it: We're living with symptoms which are
testing not only our physical stamina but our self-esteem and emotional
strength as well. And (venting aside!!) we're all doing pretty darned
well at it: Taking care of our families, continuing our professional
careers, and taking charge by learning more about it and sharing with
others. That doesn't sound like weak behavior to me! I happen to think
that you and the other ladies here are among the strongest people I've
met.
Take it easy as well, and thanks for the e-address. :))
At Fri, 28 Apr 2000, Trina wrote:
>
>Judy, you must be feeling the same as I did when I found this forum! It
>was like finally I didn't feel like a hypochondriac anymore! I wasn't
>lazy! There really IS a reason I feel lousy! Feel free to email me at
>milady_25@hotmail.com Take it easy and I'll ttys :o)
>
>--
>Trina
>At Thu, 27 Apr 2000, Judy wrote:
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>>Trina sweetie, I don't know if you'll believe this, but you just gave
>>ME--a total stranger-- incredible strength today!! I just had to thank
>>you.
>>
>>I've been fighting the INCREDIBLY oily skin, acne, embarrassing
>>hirsutism, thinning hair and irregular/nonexistent periods for years,
>>but lately the *fatigue* has been the kicker. Doctors never address the
>>fatigue part, so I always felt like I was being a whiner, and just lived
>>with it. (They check for low thyroid, and when that comes back normal,
>>they're finished! I had a doctor tell me, "You need to sleep less and
>>exercise more." Ugh, as if I haven't tried that.) I've gotten used to
>>being exhausted as a "normal" part of my life-- but it's overwhelming
>>lately. Like you, I feel worse in the morning than I did at night, and
>>I'm groggy, hazy, and forgetful. (Between the physical symptoms which
>>make me feel so ugly, and the fatigue/forgetfulness which are slowly
>>stripping me of ME--my energy to be with friends, my professionalism at
>>the office, etc.--I felt like a shell of who I once was.) I had just
>>said to my husband this morning, "I just can't take this anymore. I am
>>so *tired* of being tired." And then I saw your note and knew that well,
>>I (and WE) are not alone. I can't tell you how far a little validation
>>goes, Trina. You truly changed my day by having the courage to write
>>in. Thankyouthankyou.
>>J.At Thu, 27 Apr 2000, Trina wrote:
>>>
>>>Hi all,
>>>I am 25 years old, 5'5" and 190 lbs. I have always been a little
>>>overwieght but never has it been this bad. I feel like the stay puff
>>>marshmallow man. I haven't had a regular period for 3-4 years, and
>>>lately (last 5 months) none at all. Had an ovarian cyst burst during
>>>last cycle.(ouch!) Had bloodwork done and my androgen level is high, no
>>>diabetes. Had an ultrasound which found 2 small cysts. Waiting to get
>>>in to see OBGYN. My complextion is horrible, hair thinning, hair
>>>growing,(where it shouldn't be) dark spots under arms..inner thighs (for
>>>about 10 years or so). I never have ANY energy, can never get enough
>>>sleep, and feel worse when i wake up than before i go to bed. I also
>>>get pain in my legs/arms/back/abdomen. Can't concentrate or remember
>>>things as well as i should be able to. I'm moody, miserable, depressed,
>>>infertile. I am just so tired of being tired.
>>>
>>>What can i do if it turns out to be PCOS? Take it one day at a time i
>>>guess. Will i ever feel normal? Will i ever LOOK normal? Thanks for
>>>being a shoulder when i needed one.
>>>
>>>--
>>>Trina
>>>
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