Re: More Questions about diet
From: Ann (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 17 Feb 2001 02:56:18 -0600 (CST)
Hi,
Many thanks for the recent replies to my message. I have some more
questions though. I am vegetarian and my diet consists mainly of pasta,
rice, loads of veg and qourn. As i have eluded to, i don't really need
to lose the weight as i am not overweight and am ttc but i need a
substantial diet to be complementary to PCOS, ttc and vegetarian. I
take folic acid and multivitamins along with Evening Primrose oil
obviuously to ensure i have the adequate nutrients and vitamins.
1) The Sugar Busters diet was mentioned, is this suitable for
Vegetarians as well?
2)What other vitamin supplements could i take to assist with healthy
conception and harmonise balance of hormones?
3) I think i have a senistivity to dairy products particularly cheese
(Cheddar Cheese which i just love!!!) and if i eat quantities, i get a
slightly puffy face, fatique and sometimes an upset stomach.
I am waiting to undergo allergy testing for foods.
Are there any close links between PCOS and food sensitivites apart from
the common insulin resistant?
4)My bowel actions can range between loose to constipation and i am
wondering whether PCOS could effect that?
5) I am an advent believer in holistic therapies and currently have
Reflexology to regulate my cycle, homeopathic remedies and i am waiting
to have a natureopath consultation. Weird thing is, on my reflexology,
there was marked tenderness and grittiness on the part of my feet
associated with the adrenal glands!!!!!
And believe it or not my cycle length has become much shorter and
periods lighter since this treatment! It also does wonders for my stress
levels as well!!!
Has anyone else had 'alternative therapies' which helped them with PCOS,
ttc etc, if so what and how did it work for you?
ANy answers greatly appreciated....i am not just a 'hippy chick' (i am
having conventional consultations as well with my fertility Specialist
but i guess sometimes the holistic approach is also needed in times of
stressful periods in ones life!!!.........well certainly for me
anyway!!!).
Many thanks!
At Fri, 16 Feb 2001, Anon wrote:
>
>Hi Ladies,
>
>After just recently being diagnosed with PCOS, i am trying to learn as
>much as i can about this condition. I am ttc without success at the
>moment and am currently undergoing all those tedious fertility tests.
>
>Anyway, i have read with interset about the low carb diet. So can
>anyone give any advice about this diet and recommend a good book? I am
>not overweight though and to be honest i don't need to lose weight. But
>i want a substantial diet that could assist with my fertility. I.e, if
>i am insulin resistant, i guess this will effect conception and/or
>pregnancy. Is this diet safe if you are trying to concieve and are
>insulin resistant?
>
>I am going to purchase a glucose monitor tommorrow to monitor and record
>my fasting blood glucose levels. At least i will have some info to give
>my Doc at my next appointnment next week. I have been experiencing
>extreme fatique for weeks now, even more being diagnosed so i wonder if
>this is a symptom of PCOS?
>
>I have had an U/S and it showed those horrible cysts of PCOS. In one
>respect i was relieved to know that maybe this is the route of my
>problems causing my irregular periods and difficulty in concieving.
>However the other part of me feels pretty disgusted that i have these
>cysts on my ovaries. It initially made me feel repulsed about my body.
>I guess a grieving process like if some one is diagnosed with cancer,
>all that anger, shame and helplessness.
>
>This PCOS is probably why i have sharp pains and achyness when i assume
>ovulation is taking place or certainly trying to. I don't think i
>ovulate though but i hate to think all these cysts developing and
>bursting on my ovaries!
>
>My Specialist said that the initial treatment would be Clomid, after i
>and my DH have had all those initial tests. What i am concerned about
>is because PCOS is a complex condition, i want to ensure every part of
>my endocrine system associated with it has had the appropriate tests and
>maybe proper management intiated before Clomid is given. To ensure it
>works effectively and i don't want to have Clomid treatment early if it
>won't work because of another underlying condition that has prevented it
>working and has not been diagnosed, if you know what i mean?
>
>The only positive thing from my diagnosis is that i have found this
>wonderful forum and have learnt so much more about my body.
>
>Any advice welcome,
>
>Thanking you!
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