PCOS Messages for December, 2001: Re: pcos and cushings, hairloss, enlarged liver/pancreas

Re: pcos and cushings, hairloss, enlarged liver/pancreas

From: anon (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 3 Dec 2001 08:42:08 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 1 Dec 2001, Sonnet wrote: >
>When I was first diagnosed with PCOS a few years ago by my doctor in
>Sydney, he told me that he ruled out Cushings because I did not have
>tell tale stretch marks (despite my super large size, I don't have THAT
>many, and they are pink or silver in color instead of purple;) I don't
>bruise easily, and I don't have a hump on the back of my neck. I don't
>know for sure if those are all definite signs of Cushings, but that is
>what I was told!
>
>I believe Cushings stems from adrenal problems rather than insulin
>resistance, but the end result is pretty much the same. They test for
>it by testing your cortisol levels.
>
>Hope you find some answers soon. I *think* avandia and actos are
>processed through the intestine rather than the liver, or kidneys or
>something, but since I don't have any concrete information right at the
>moment I'll leave that for someone who does.
>
>At Fri, 30 Nov 2001, tera wrote:
>>
>>Hi
>>
>>What is the difference between PCOS and Cushings? I've been diagnosed
>>with PCOS and have all of the classic symptoms listed by many others on

>>the boards. I also have an enlarged liver and pancreas and my liver
>>function is off. A reproductive endo I was seeing for a while said that
>>my liver and pancreas is definately related to PCOS. Has anyone else
>>heard of this? She said many patients may have enlarged organs but may
>>not know because of the excess weight many PCOS suffers carry.
>>
>>Also, I did try Metformin for about a month and was so weak and fatigued
>>and overcome with nausea I could barely work and I stopped taking it. I
>>did some research and discovered that many diabetic medications should
>>not be taken if you have problems with your liver function. Does anyone
>>know of a diabetic med that is easy on the liver?
>>
>>Also experiencing severe hairloss. I used to have THICK, STRAIGHT hair.
>>It has been getting thinner slowly for the last year and is now CURLY
>>and slightly lighter in color especially at the hairline and finer in
>>texture. In the last month it has been falling out by the handfulls.
>>The hairline is the worst. I can now see through my hair in the front.
>>I started taking saw palmetto because of the anti androgenic properties
>>I read about on the web and will be heading to my OBGYN in a few days
>>for my annual exam. I was in there a few weeks ago for a cyst and
>>showed her my thinning hair which she pretty much blew off saying that
>>the breakage around my face was new growth. I should know - I'm a
>>cosmotologist! I will try to get her to put me on another diabetic med -
>>per anyone's advice which may be easier on my liver and some aldactone
>>per the advice of the many postings on the message board. Sorry so
>>long. I'd appreciate any advice!
>
>--
>Sonnet Fitzgerald, PCOS Association, Online Community Liaison. Email: sonnet@pcosupport.org

Hi 3 years ago my doctor surgested that I have PCOS. I am a diabetic and take lage dosages of insulin. My other problems include unwnted hair growth, acne, high colesterol, receeding and thining of my once thick hair, enlarged liver without explination, weight gain and irregular periods.

>The first treatment i was told was to loose weight. Impossible.!!All I ever found with dieting and going to gym, was that I bulked up. I recently found out through the net about metaformin, have started to take it without side effects.(one week) My sugar cravings have stopped. I too am desperate to stop my hair from falling out.

What is the best medication to prevent this and what BC pill is best to go help with the lack of hormones? I am off to see my doctor next week an would like to be a bit more informed. My doctor also said about checking my cortisol levels _why?

Caroline Australia

Please, any help would be appreciated.

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