Re: Could the Doctors on the board plaesa take a look at this...
From: Ginger (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Jun 2000 11:24:07 -0500 (CDT)
Dear Kathy,
Sorry, but we do not have any doctors that participate on this board.
Belle is our resident expert (and I think much more knowledgable than
most doctors anyway!) so she may be able to help you.
If you want a "doctor's opinion" you could try posting your message on
the Women's Health Board, but it seems like that all messages regarding
PCOS are either responded to by recommending going on the Pill or seeing
a Reproductive Endocrinologist.
Anyway, good luck and I hope you get the answers you're looking for.
Take Care,
Ginger
At Fri, 30 Jun 2000, K wrote:
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>Hello
>I had orginally posted this a couple of days ago and was hoping to get
>some insight from on of the docs...if possible. I really appreciate the
>help and advice of any and all who take the time to read and reply to
>this.
>
>I am sincerely grateful
>Kathy
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>I had my first period when I was 16 and it was very irregular until a
>doctor put me on the pill about 4 1/2 years ago. I was also started out
>at 100 mg Aldactone to help with hirsuitism (I had hair on my lip, chin,
>chest... etc.) Once I started the pill, I went up 2 cup sizes, and
>gained about 20 lbs. in the first few months. Initially I would feel
>very tired ( fell asleep at the wheel once!) and was then referred to
>another doctor in NYC.
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>Since then, I changed several pills, and all along have been having big
>problems with water retention. I was taking 200 mg of Aldactone for the
>past year. It didn't really solve the problem. My hair has thinned out
>and become finer and limper in texture. The only real positive is that
>my facial hair has been dramtically been reduced by the medicine and
>electrolysis.
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>>From last May to this February I was on Demulen. I lost about 10- 15
>lbs. without changing anything in my lifestyle. I didn't feel as tired
>with this , but the water retention was only a bit better, and my moods
>were miserable. In a last attempt, I was switched to Mircette. Within
>weeks I put on about 18-20 lbs. and was feeling miserable. My
>eyelashes starting dropping off !I have had NO sex drive for the past 2
>years. I am 29.
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>I finally quit all my medication on May 20, with the approval of my
>doctor. They don't really know what the cause of my PCO is and want to
>'start over' in a few months once my body resets itself.
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>In the past 4 weeks since I have quit the pills my hair and skin have
>become oily ( I have always had good skin even before the pill so this
>is weird); I have a LOT more energy; my temperament is finally getting
>back to normal. I think I can already see the unwanted hair start to
>make a come back. The hair on my head isn't really improving yet.
>Lastly, I still wake up looking like a water balloon.
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>1. After reading through several postings, I notice that many of the
>women are taking diabetes medicines. How can I learn more about this?
>
>2. My doctor told me that she does not have any idea about the water
>retention. Does anyone know anything about this ? I am wondering if I
>need to see a different doctor about this ( not PCO related ?)
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>3. Is this sudden change in my hair/skin since being of the meds normal
>?
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>4. Is there anyone else out there whose hair has suffered with the pill
>?
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>5. I would like to find a doctor who in NJ is involved with the latest
>treatments and who would be able to explain the specifics of my
>condition in technical terms. Is there a doctor that anyone would
>recommend in New Jersey who specializes in PCO?
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>6. I have also been poking around this and read that it is "... other
>disorders of the ovary, pituitary gland and adrenal gland can mimic the
>symptoms and appearance of PCOS, these disorders should be excluded
>before an accurate diagnosis of PCOS can be made" How can I as a pateint
>ensure this happens?
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>7. Lastly, is it possible to CURE PCOS , or can it only be controlled?
>
>I apologize for making such a long posting. I sincerely thank all of
>you for taking the time to read this. I hope that I can return the
>favor some day. Thanks. Kathy
>
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