Re: Just a few thoughts to ponder...
From: tera (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 28 Dec 2001 12:36:30 -0600 (CST)
Amen, Amen!
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Tera
At Mon, 24 Dec 2001, Belle wrote:
>
>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,
>
>Belle
>
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Tera
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