Re: i'm lost
From: tera (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 11 Jan 2002 19:47:49 -0600 (CST)
Hi!
Another great post from Belle!
God bless! Tera
At Thu, 10 Jan 2002, Belle wrote:
>
>There seem to have been lots of post from women with no insurance
>lately. Unfortunately, the testing is expensive and the doctors are
>specialists. Everything cost money.
>
>One of the easiest thing that you can do until you get some coverage is
>to low carb. Cut out the white bread, white rice and potatoes. Try
>whole wheat (in moderation), cauliflower, wild rice etc. Choose foods
>that are low in natural sugars and high in fibre. Boxed cereals are
>good as long as the have no more than 3 g fat and no less than 5 g
>fibre. You can purchase a book with the carbohydrate counts of foods
>for about $5 - $10 at most bookstores.
>
>Women here will tell you that I am against sugar substitites but Splenda
>seems to be the rare exception. It is made from sugar, you can cook
>with it, it taste like sugar, and it does not cause an increase in
>insulin like other products on the market. It may be a great relief to
>us.
>
>You could try Chromium GTF suppliments to help you metabolize sugar that
>you do eat.
>
>You could try the public health clinics to see if they are able to treat
>you for PCOS - not the pill - BAD for the treatment of PCOS. Good for
>preventing pregnancy.
>
>Also, one lady here said the other day that she did not have insurance
>but she saved up for a visit to the doctor because her health was
>important to her. I know this takes great sacrifice and determination,
>but it may be of help to you.
>
>This time with your husband is precious. Take this time to spend with
>your husband, after children come, you will have NO privacy
>what-so-ever! :-)
>
>At Thu, 10 Jan 2002, sharla wrote:
>>
>>First of all,I am lost. About a year ago I was told that I had pcos. I
>>really did not know what to think of it or even what to do about it.
>>So,I did nothing. I just was not ready to be examined and looked anymore than I have been
>Now,however,I am wanting to do something
>>about it. I have recently gotten married,and I know I will want kids
>>one day. The thing is,I have no way to go to a Doctor since i have no
>>money and no insurance. I would really love some info about what I can
>>do,that is affordable. Also,any tips on ways to concieve would be good
>>too. Sadly,ever since I have been told I have PCOS it is all I can
>>think of while I have sex..."will I get pregnant?"..."Is this the
>>time?"..etc..I cannot relax anymore during sex,and I cannot seem to let
>>go of thinking about it. I am really upset,and am dying for some
>>insight,some support,or just a friend who understands why I love long
>>sleeves and turtle necks. Anyone can feel free to email me. Thank you
>>so much.
>
>--
>Hope this helps,
>
>Belle
>
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Tera
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