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Re: Newly diagnosed
From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 26 Aug 2001 11:10:48 -0500 (CDT)
Forgot to ask: Will my hair grow back once the Apri lowers my
Testosterone to normal levels? How quickly will I see results if so?
It's really lowered my self esteem so it's the one symptom I want gone
NOW.
At Sun, 26 Aug 2001, Amy wrote:
>
>I'm so glad I found this forum! I was just diagnosed on Thursday, and
>while I'm happy to finally have a reason for all my symptoms, and that
>it's not just because I'm ugly, unhealthy, or a hypochondriac, I'm
>having difficulty with the meds already, and it's kind of scary.
>
>A little history: I'm 32, had irregular periods and trouble getting
>pregnant, had a stillborn in at 6 months in '92 (no diagnosis), another
>at 6 months also in '94 (still no diagnosis but possible
>Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APA) which I now test negative for -
>long story but one I still wonder about). I've gained alot of weight,
>specifically about 40 pounds in the last 3 years, irregular periods
>(only 5 since November), fatigue, leg and foot pain especially in
>morning or when sitting a long time, bald spot on the back of my head,
>male pattern body hair, facial hair, irritability (feels like constant
>PMS), breakouts, and severe sugar/starch cravings.
>
>Lab stuff: My triglycerides were 349, total cholesterol was 209, HDL 35,
>LDL 309, fasting blood sugar 111, negative for Lupus, negative for APA,
>very high Testosterone levels but I don't remember the numbers.
>
>There were 14 tests they did so I feel diagnosis is very thorough. He
>called me PreDiabetic as a result of the PCOS.
>
>Treatment: Glucophage XR 500mg once a day, and Apri Tabs 28's
>0.15mg/0.03mg.
>
>The Glucophage I just started yesterday morning. Started on a Sat so I
>could see how I'd do. It has a reputation from what I hear. Sure
>enough, stomach cramps, diarhea, nausea, bloating, etc. I started the
>Apri also but I think any symptoms from that are being overriden by the
>Glucophage. I'm worried about going to work next week. I have a job
>with a bathroom near, but it's not like I can jump up out of meetings
>without causing a spectacle. I have to give a major presentation on
>Tues that I can't push. I'm wondering if over the counter meds help
>like Immodium AD or anything else?
>
>Does this go away? It's not pleasant to say the least.
>
>One other thing I forgot to ask the doc... The word cystic in this,
>does that mean I have had, do have, or will have cysts on my ovaries?
>Will they turn cancerous if undetected? I think if the answer is that
>they're common, then I wonder why he didn't reccommend me getting that
>looked at also. I don't go back for 10 weeks.
>
>Also, has anyone with this had a history of repeated pregnancy loss in
>late stages? I still feel like I'm left with a "well, maybe it was the
>APA but we'll never know since you don't have it now". He said he
>doesn't feel the PCOS contributed, but was just wondering if anyone else
>had the same experiences. Emotionally, it would be nice to have a
>reason.
>
>I'm sure I'll learn alot about all this in the next few weeks. I'm
>happy to have this as a resource, and appreciate all the people sharing
>their experiences and advice. It's nice not to feel so alone with
>something you can't share with just anyone you know.
>
>--
>Amy S
>
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