 |
 |
 |
|
|
|||
|
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Fainting, diziness with PCOS??From: Angie (anonymous@obgyn.net)Fri, 24 Jan 2003 16:03:13 -0600 (CST)
At Fri, 24 Jan 2003, Philippa wrote: > >Hello, >Mine's a slightly different story as I have had no surgery, however at >this moment even i am experiencing dizziness and feel if I stand i might >fall over sort of thing. I have been taking Metformin now for 3 weeks >and trying to tackle a low glycemic diet. I thought maybe it is because >of this medication and new diet? has anyone else felt this when they >started their Metformin, as I know you have transitional stages, for >example I have also felt sick soon after taking the medication and >eating? > >Is your girlfriend on any medication that could be causing her to feel >this way, and also is she eating properly? I have a feeling that i might >be feeling this way because my appetite has decreased from taking >Metformin and am maybe not having enough intake. > >Sorry I can't be of anymore help, I'm just learnig like yourself about >this! > >-- >Philippa > >At Mon, 20 Jan 2003, anonymous wrote: >> >>Hi! my name is sandra, I am 42 years old and have suffered from PCOS >>since age 10. Have had 5 laproscopies and had my appendix removed after >>several visits to the ER just so I would know it was just cysts on my >>ovaries. >> >>FYI. As these multi cyst rupture, they are usually filled with >>blood-tinged corpus luteum fluid. This fluid is dumped into the >>peritoneum, the sac lining your abdominal cavity. This fluid, causes an >>irritation, can even cause peritonitis, and is absorbed into the lining. >>Unfortunately, this fluid can be toxic to the body causing flu like >>symptoms, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. This intense feeling of >>being sick, especially nauseated can lead to feelings of dizziness, etc. >>This fluid can usually be seen in an ultrasound. >> >>20 years ago, if severe, they would do what they call a coloncentisis to >>withdrawal this corpus luteum fluid from the abdomen. However, this >>procedure is very painful and has a high risk of severe infection. >> >>I have opted to deal with my PCOS rather than have a hysterectomy and >>lose my only source of hormones (can't take birth control pills due to >>blood clots). The best treatment if you can take them is birth control >>pills. However, if you are not comfortable with this and/or are trying >>to have children. I manage my symptoms by taking phenergan >>(anti-nausea) as needed and xanax as needed for anxiety caused by >>increased levels of testosterone related to PCOS and just dealing with >>it. I would avoid pain killers. They can increase nausea, dizziness, >>etc. Also, I've had wonderful results in the past with >>Glucophage/Metaformin and a low-carb high protein diet. Look up >>information relating hyperinsulemia to PCOS. Unfortunately, it can be >>hard on the stomach. I've gone off for the last 2 years and happened by >>your letter when looking up new info as I am planning to go back on the >>glucophage. The Atlanta Center of Fertility offers great info. I hope >>this helps. Very important to seek an endocrinologist familiar with >>PCOS. Tue, 21 Mar 2000, anonymous wrote: >>> >>>At Tue, 21 Mar 2000, anonymous wrote: >>>> >>>>Well, I realize I am likely the ony guy reading this forum, but I am >>>>doing so for my girlfriend who has PCOS and has no access. >>>> >>>>First let me give you a little background: she is early 20's, has been >>>>previously diagnosed with PCOS and had laproscopy to remove/correct a >>>>cyst. About 3-1/2 weeks ago, she had severe pain, and, thinking >>>>appendicitis, we went to the ER. They found nothing and did the pelvic >>>>exam, etc. and concluded that it **must** be related to the PCOS and >>>>sent her - well drugged up - home with instructions to see her OB/GYN >>>>(different one than one that did original diagnosis). She did see her >>>>OB/GYN and 3 appointments later, they finally did the ultrasound and it >>>>"came back clean." In the meantime, she has constant dull pain low >>>>(below waistline) on her right side (same side as previous surgery) and >>>>occasional sharp pain (but nearly every day) in the same area. >>>>Occasionally, she has felt so bad, that she was nauseted enough to throw >>>>up. The short of it, is now her OB/GYN is going in with another >>>>laproscopy in 2 weeks to "see whats going on." I went to the >>>>consultation and the doctor basically admitted that she didn't know what >>>>she might find but expected "adhesions" or scarring from the previous >>>>surgery or perhaps endometrosis. She had blood work done today, but the >>>>OB/GYN was resistant on the GTT until she saw the fasting insulin and >>>>fasting glusoce test results. The Dr. did agree that she did seem to >>>>have PCOS based on the fact that she exhibits almost all of the symptoms >>>>and was previously diagnosed, but she indicated that the pain was likely >>>>not PCOS related. >>>> >>>>She has also occasionaly experienced diziness and last night, she >>>>fainted about 5 times in a 30 minute period and I was on the edge of >>>>taking her to the ER whe she snapped out of it and insisted we not go. >>>>My question, In reading, I see no mention to diziness and fainting which >>>>seemed rather scary to me. She dismisses it, thinking that it is >>>>"related to the pain" but she had not complained of pain before the >>>>fainting episodes. >>>> >>>>Does this sound like PCOS? Does it sound like symptoms of the cause(s) >>>>of PCOS (hyperinsulemia, etc.)? Thanks a lot for reading this long >>>>message and any input you might give from your experiences!!! > >-- >Philippa >Please everyone listen, there is hope for this terrible syndrome.I have suffered with PCOS for many years and all the doctors just wanted to put me on antidepressants or birth control, and metformin didn't help me. Then someone told me I might be low in progesterone and this cream would help. I learned that progesterone and estrogen balance each other out in a woman's body. Progesterone is made from the egg sac after the egg comes out when we ovulate. If we don't ovulate then we lack in Progesterone and we become estrogen dominant.This causes many problems such as-- Loss of blood sugar control, depression, weight gain,hypothyroid,facial hair, infertility,. I wondered if this was my problem. I had my Progesterone level tested after I was supposed to have ovulated and found that my progesterone levels were low. I found out that it is hard on your liver if you take progesterone in a pill and if you go to the doctor and ask for some progesterone he will give you a pill with progestins in it. Progestins are synthetic, which fools our bodies into thinking that we have progesterone with no benefits, with serious side effects. Someone made a progesterone cream that has the same progesterone that your body makes in it, and your body can absorb it and use it I tried three diferent kinds and found one that really works. I've been using it for 5 months and the hypoglycemia has improved, my thyroid is working better ,my depression lifted,I have regular periods, I ovulate every month, I have more energy, I'm not so emotional,I don't feel stressed all the time like I used to. Please Email me if you have any questions about this or want more info.
-- http://www.angie@myarbonne.com Angie
|
|
Return to ![[ PCOS Discussion Forums ]](../../images/pcos_at_obgyn.gif)
Technical Problems: webmaster@obgyn.net
Last Updated: Mon May 19 17:09:33 2008