Re: All test results came back normal :(
From: Hillary (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 20 May 2001 11:16:26 -0500 (CDT)
Thanks Alisha.
I'm definitely going to keep pushing on this. I'm not willing to just
go back on bcps--they're pretty much worthless. I'm so sure I have
PCOS, I want the proper treatment. I even went to the store yesterday
and bought food I haven't eaten in years--white bread, regular pasta,
white potatoes. I felt so self-conscious buying stuff I know is
unhealthy, but I'm determined to show the doctor I really am IR. The
thing is, I already feel gross. I'm all shakey after eating plain
pasta, and I feel spacey. I'm worried I'm going to gain more weight if
I continue to eat this way. Anyway, thanks again to everyone for your
support.
--
Hillary
At Sat, 19 May 2001, Alisha wrote:
>
>HI,
>I really don't know what to say but i am sorry about your pain. I am
>lucky and have a great dr. Why are they so into BCP's? I am on
>Glucophage. I will never got back on BCP's in my life. I will say it
>can take upto 15mos after BCP's for even a normal cycle person.
>I would look into another Dr. or definitely get an appt. with the Dr.
>If that Dr. doesn't have time for you then she/he isn't worth it.
>Take care,
>Alisha
>
>At Fri, 18 May 2001, Hillary wrote:
>>
>>I'm so depressed. My new RE's nurse just called me and said all my test
>>results came back normal. I'm not surprised. I knew this would happen.
>>The problem is, I'm sure I have PCOS. The dermatologist I recently saw
>>said my hair loss pattern is hormonal and indicative of PCOS. Two
>>gynecologists have told me I have PCOS (but that the only treatment was
>>BCPs and to lose weight). I am obese (with the majority of my fat in my
>>belly). I have acne when I'm not taking BCPs (though I never had acne
>>as a teenager). I have excess hair on my upper lip, jawline, chin,
>>belly, pubic area, and upper thighs. I have horrible bouts of
>>hypoglycemia if I eat refined carbs or carbs without protein and fat. I
>>don't ovulate at all (I've done lots of ovulation test kits). I get
>>periods approximately once every 4 months. I even have A.N. under my
>>breasts, on my neck, in my armpits, skinfolds, and groin. Most of these
>>areas haven't seen sunlight in years!
>>Part of the reason I'm not surprised my test results (esp.
>>insulin:glucose ratio) came back fine is that I eat a really healthy
>>diet. I rarely eat refined carbs, I balance my carbs with protein and
>>fat, I don't eat any animal products (hence I don't get all the extra
>>hormones or cholesterol, among other things), and I eat mostly organic
>>food. My diet has thrown off other test results (because I'm so obese,
>>I am expected to have high blood pressure and high cholesterol, but
>>because of my diet [IMHO], they're excellent). So, one thing I'm
>>wondering is whether my diet could be altering some of my other results
>>too (for example, I don't have any animal estrogen or testosterone in my
>>diet, so maybe my numbers are really different from the average PCOS
>>patient that eats animal products).
>>Also, I'm really concerned that my recent use of a birth control pill
>>could have interfered with me getting a proper diagnosis. I told the
>>doctor that I took birth control pills Monday and Tuesday of last week
>>(the bloodwork was done Friday), but she said that wouldn't cause a
>>problem. I took another four weeks of pills during the month before
>>that (I took them for a cycle, got my period, took 5 days' worth,
>>decided I didn't want to be on them, so stopped for 3 days, then took
>>four pills in two days because I freaked out about my skin getting bad
>>again). Couldn't this have messed up my results? I'm also concerned
>>that any cysts I may have had could have cleared up with the BCPs. I'm
>>really upset that I'm not getting the treatment I believe I need, and
>>I'm not willing to give up. The nurse said I'm just supposed to go back
>>on the BCP and the doctor wants to see me in 6 months. I'm not willing
>>to go back on the BCPs until I get my problem figured out. I guess my
>>main question is, does anyone know how long it takes the body to get
>>back to its normal state after being on birth control pills?
>>I've asked that my test results be faxed to me so I have a better idea
>>of what I'm dealing with. I really want to call and schedule another
>>meeting with the RE. Any suggestions?
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