PCOS Messages for March, 2003: Re: i'm so happy to have found this forum

Re: i'm so happy to have found this forum

From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 18 Mar 2003 21:03:42 -0600 (CST)

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Yes, this forum can be the greatest thing.

Some gyn's know a lot, but it might be a good idea to go to a real good endocrinologist for thorough testing if necessary. In addition the common hormone and insulin/glucose tests associated with PCOS (be sure your doctor does insulin AND glucose testing both at the fasting level AND 2 hours after a complete meal), it's smart to have a cortisol 24 hr. urine test to rule out Cushing's Disease, a thryoid test, and some very thorough cholesterol testing, as insulin can effect these as well. Cover all bases.

Metformin is the generic version of Glucophage. It is an insulin sensitising medication that is commonly taken by Type II Diabetics, although it has been found to help insulin resistance and reactive hypoglycemia as well. Met/Gluc combined with proper diet (read the book Sugar Busters for some great info) can help stop the weight gain and make a big difference in how you feel, and in your athletic performance. Well, it did for me anyways.

Tip on Met/Gluc....if you get immediate unbearable side effects, start out small, like 1/2 a pill at first, and build up to the dosage that is good for you over an extended period of time. There's no rush. The average dosage is 500 mg. 3 x per day, although some need more or less than that. Keep your doctor informed of how you feel on this medication and listen to your body.

At Tue, 18 Mar 2003, kate wrote: >
>Dear all,
>
>Wow, I can't tell you how big a help this forum has been - and i've only
>been reading messages for 30 minutes! I was diagnosed with PCOS at 19,
>but my doctor didn't really let me know what that meant, other than that
>I would have to deal with facial hair and take the pill until i was
>ready to get pregnant. Now, three years later, I have just found a new
>doctor (my first appt. was today!) and when i voiced my discontent with
>being forced to take the pill, she told me about different metabolic
>approaches to dealing with PCOS. It was like a light was suddenly
>turned on, and particularly after reading all these messages, I am
>finally beginning to understand the disease. I didn't even realize that
>the condition is related to insulin levels, and that diet and nutrition
>changes can be effective in dealing with some of the conditions of PCOS.
>Also, I am a competitive runner and have always been in good shape, but
>I started noticing that I was getting a little bit thicker and couldn't
>lose any weight when I tried to. I can't believe my previous doctor
>never said anything!!!
>I look forward to testing out changes in my diet and nutrition, and
>talking with my new doctor about all of the other things I am reading
>here in this forum.
>A few questions though:
>Is it necessary, when diagnosed with PCOS, to get checked for diabetes
>and a thyroid condition?
>What exactly is metformin and the other drugs that are being mentioned?
>Do I need to see a specialist, rather than just a gynocologist?
>
>So, thank you for all of your help so far, and for creating such a
>dynamic, informative and supportive environment.
>- kate

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