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Re: Sleep apnea??????
From: Susan (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Jun 2001 14:24:24 -0500 (CDT)
Jennifer - you don't say if you were put on any medication other than
meridia but since you are PCOS- your sweet cravings are likely due to
insulin resistance. Your brain wants those carbs because it isn't
getting that fuel it wants (is also probably the reason you are tired
all the time)and the meridia doesn't do anything for that. If you are
actually IR, losing weight will help but it's not a cure! You need
medication for that or you will likely just put the weight back on :-(.
(Gaining weight is not the sole reason to get your insulin under control
though - it puts you at great risk for becoming diabetic in the future
if it isn't controlled) Have you ever had an IGTT performed to check
your insulin?? If not, that would be a great place to start, (I also
started sleeping better once I started taking glucophage) there is also
a beginners kit on the PCOSA site that is good to take a look at -
complete with questions to ask your doc. http://www.pcosupport.org/ -
Congrats on the 20lbs! Thats awesome! Keep it up :-)
Susan Cannon :-))
At Thu, 28 Jun 2001, Jennifer wrote:
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>Oh my gosh!! I cant believe how helpful this site is. I was diagnosed
>with PCOS back in April and my doctor put me on Meridia to help me lose
>weight so my symptoms would get better. I have not been sleeping well
>now for 3 or 4 weeks. I toss and turn alot at night and during the day
>I am literally drained to where I could lay down and nap all afternoon.
>I thought that maybe my sleep cycle was just thrown off or maybe Meridia
>was making this side effect. I had no idea it could be becuase of PCOS.
>I have no idea what the word apnea means because I have never heard of
>it, but I did relate to the sleep problems people were talking about. I
>have now lost 20lbs which I triumphantly announced earlier.:) My doctor
>said losing 30lbs should bring my cycle back and clear up my symptoms,
>but I have seen no change at all. I have had no cycles, some noticable
>hair under chin (but i dont think anyone else would notice), I'm still
>having sweet cravings even while im on Meridia, I'm tired during the day
>and toss all night. I cant tell if it's getting better or not. I have
>an appointment with my doctor on Tuesday and I want to take in a summary
>of everything I am finding out on this site, but I dont know where to
>begin. I know I want to ask her questions, but dont know where to
>start. Can anyone help me with some ideas on what to talk to her about
>and what questions I should ask?
>Thank you for everyone's love and support, it has been truely helpful
>and educating. :)
>
>--
>Thank You,
>Jennifer
>
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