Re: New to this.....
From: Michelle (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 8 Jan 2003 09:38:44 -0600 (CST)
Hi Wendy,
Well, I guess I'm not as isolated as those in the outback of Oz lol!
Glad I could make you chuckle though... sometimes a laugh is all we
have or need!
With regards to meds, all my doctors just concentrated on stopping the
excessive and dangerous bleeding. Since thats been stopped, don't think
I have even been back at my doctors so I guess I am as much to blame as
them.
Well, I have taken the advise offered and have started researching the
different options before taking them back to my doctor.
Thanks....
--
Michelle
At Thu, 5 Dec 2002, Wendy wrote:
>
>Well must say u did make me laugh with the isolation thingy...
>I cant really give you any advice but I feel that I have had PCOS since
>puberty...and NO one bothered to investigate my complaints....I am 33
>was only diagnosed about a week ago. Started the Meta stuff 2 days
>ago...My advice to you my friend is to go shopping for a Doctor you can
>feel you maybe able to trust to a certain extent....Listen to your Body
>and give a wide berth of those HORMONES........
>
>Take care and keep us all posted...Support dont need to be on your
>doorstep...only a Web page away
>
>Take Care
>Wendy.....Outback Australia
>At Thu, 5 Dec 2002, Michelle wrote:
>>
>>I only found this site by accident 2 days ago. I live in Scotland and
>>feel totally isolated.
>>
>>I have been told I have PCOS but am not currently under any treatment. I
>>have been to consultants but their main concern was to stop my bleeding.
>>I would bleed for up to 12wks constantly and then nothing for months.
>>
>>3 years ago, I had the Mirena coil fitted to try and control my
>>bleeding. I continued to bleed after it was inserted for nearly 2
>>months and then nothing, nada zilch. Until 4weeks ago when I took what
>>would seem like a "normal" week long period.
>>
>>My doctor has not suggested anything and I really feel ashamed as I am
>>so ignorant about PCOS etc.
>>
>>I do have the classic traits such as excessive weight gain, skin tags,
>>extended bleeds, no bleeds, iron deficiencies and facial hair but I
>>really need to find out more. I have been extremely niave and trusted
>>my doctors to be doing the right thing for me, but now looking at some
>>of these postings I am not sure.
>>
>>Also, I have just applied for life insurance and had it declinced
>>because of my weight gain etc..... I need this to secure my mortgage
>>and I am going out of my mind with worry. I don't know where to turn or
>>what to do next....
>>
>>Can anyone offer any suggestions? Sorry to go on and on but I have a lot
>>of pent-up frustrations and questions...
>>
>>Thanks
>>Michelle
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