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Just a few thoughts to ponder...From: Belle (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 24 Dec 2001 22:53:31 -0600 (CST)
PCOS is not something that we wish to have or that we would wish to give. The problems are numerous. The pain is great. Some lucky ones here suffer from few symptoms. To those, I wish continued good fortune, good advice, good diet and appropriate medications for the upcoming year. To those of us who suffer from virtually every symptom, I wish for all of the above plus new research results that will allow us to regrow hair so that we do not have to worry about all of our body heat escaping through our heads in cold weather, getting sunburned on our heads in hot weather; research that will allow us to take the best med at the best dosage at the best times; regular, NORMAL periods; relief from all of the other *irritating* symptoms (just thinking about all of the skin tags, acne, facial hair, etc. is sometimes overwhelming!) If you are trying to become pregnant, all of your energy can be directed toward that goal and I hear the pain reflected in your posts but I would like for you to keep in mind (if you do not already) that you can love an adopted child with the same love that you love your biological child. I see so many children who are in foster care who really need someone to care for them permanantly. There are so many children out there who are unwanted and that would benefit from a mother's loving touch. *Whatever* choice you make, I hope this year brings you peace in that choice. With all of our problems, it is important to remember that what we have *is* treatable. It is not curable...yet! So many out there are in a far worse position than we. We could be living in a place that is being bombed. (Imagine how the mommies of little 2,3, and 4 year old children must fear for their lives.) As difficult as it is to get good medical help in the US, Great Britian and Canada, we could be living in areas where NONE of the doctors are familiar with PCOS because they are concerned and consumed with mal-nutrition and other diseases. Before we whine about our symptoms, we need to remember those who have been told that they only have a few months to live, those who do not know from where the money for food or medical care is coming, those who suffer from dibilating diseases, etc. While it is terrible to have PCOS, it could be so much worse. For those of you who are wondering, yes, "It's A Wonderful Life" just went off and I am grateful that Mr. Potter does not live near me. (I am also grateful that I do not have to go through life the the same name as that little girl.) Mostly, I am grateful that this year we have even more options than we did last. This year, we have options! This is something we did not have three years ago. We are gaining new insights into insulin resistance and PCOS very rapidly now. I hope that the new year brings even more information to help us live in the manner that is most appropriate for us.
-- Happy Holidays to each of you,
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