PCOS Messages for January, 2002: Re: newby

Re: newby

From: Sonnet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 6 Jan 2002 04:46:35 -0600 (CST)

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Hey Courtney.

Having PCOS (or any chronic illness) and no insurance is HARD! We lost ours at the end of November because my husband lost his job, and it has been a real struggle for us, too. But it's important to keep up on your health as well - especiallyw ith PCOS, if you leave it untreated, there can be very serious complications. Treating it is pretty easy and can really save you a lot of pain later on! If you can posssibly save up the money to see someone, it's worth it. Or, ask at your local Planned Parenthood or other clinic; they are great gyns and fees are on a sliding scale.

For more information about PCOS, visit http://www.pcosupport.org, or just type "PCOS" into any search engine and see what comes up. There's a lot out there.

The carb cravings you're experiencing are usually a sure sign that your insulin is out of control - the main problem with PCOS. The medication for PCOS will probably help control the cravings. It helps to cut down on carbs too, the less you eat the less you want. Carbohydrartes change to sugar in our bloodstream very quickly, causing a spike in blood sugar and insulin. That insulin spike makes everything worse for us. If you really can't see a doctor, even at a clinic, it might do you some good just to follow a low carb diet for some time. Carbohydrate Addicts diet, Sugarbusters, the Zone, and Schwarzbein Principle are all good examples!

At Sat, 5 Jan 2002, Courtney wrote: >
>Hi there,
>
>I am 25 years old, and I do not have any health insurance. I was told
>two years ago by an obgyn that I had polysistic ovary syndrome. However,
>before I was able to go back for a second appointment I lost my
>insurance. Now I am not really sure what to do, but I am thinking more
>and more about having children. I realize that I am very misinformed on
>this subject and I was hoping someone could help me out. Also, is it
>normal to crave potatoes, butter and bread ALL OF THE TIME? Just thought
>that I would ask.

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Sonnet Fitzgerald, PCOS Association, Online Community Liaison. Email: sonnet@pcosupport.org

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