Re: THANKS: HELP! Undiagnosed PCOS and bad acne/skin condition
From: Chris (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 21 Dec 2000 04:11:25 -0600 (CST)
*Many thanks* to all who replied with advice and support, it was much
appreciated, and it has encouraged my wife to consider her condition a
shared one rather than some wrath bestowed only on her.
As a result we have managed to track down 'dermablend' products in the
UK, and hope now to have a happier Xmas than expected.
Happy Xmas,
--
Chris.
At Wed, 20 Dec 2000, Chris wrote:
>
>My wife more or less certainly has PCOS (one period in 9 months), and is
>due to have scans.
>
>In the meantime her skin complexion has worsened badly; she has red
>blotches, spots, etc, and is caught in a vicious circle of not wanting
>to worsen the problem with make-up, but not wanting to be seen by
>anyone, as she feels hideously ugly (compunded by obsessive cleanliness
>and mood-swings associated i believe with PCOS).
>
>She's constantly upset/tearful/depressed, and what i really would like
>to know from anyone's experiences:
>
>-How soon do things return to 'normal' after PCOS is diagnosed
>
>-How soon do test results return once a scan has been taken
>
>-How soon can my wife expect her skin problems to return to normal
>
>-Is there any recommended 'quick fixes' for treating her skin problems.
>
>Scan is soon, 28/12/00, but with Xmas coming up soon, she is distraught,
>and it's breaking my heart to see her this way. I feel totally
>helpless, and would be grateful for *any* advice.
>
>Thanks,
>
>--
>Chris (UK)
>
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