PCOS Messages for July, 2003: Re: hello, new to this site

Re: hello, new to this site

From: Janet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 Jul 2003 16:34:13 -0500 (CDT)

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Hi Darlene, Welcome to our family. I'm glad that you found a new doctor that is trying to get you the help you need. I'm am a little pissed at her/him, and many other doctors for not letting you in on how your diet can enhanse or relive the "met moments" that you are having. Although most of us only experience the severe problems for 4-8 weeks, it's been a year since I started on metformin and if I am cheating too much, I get punished about 20 mins after I eat. It is so important to remember that this is not a diet, it is a lifestyle change. I think I preach a little too hard about eating right. For the record, I do cheat. I dont think a little cheating hurts now and again. But just like an Alchoholic, if I fall off the wagon, I have to get back on. The part that makes me so mad at myself is that I truly feel better when I eat right. I dont understand why french fries are more important than having lots of energy and feeling great. I think alot of it is laziness. Yes, it is deffinately a pain to have to cook every meal for yourself because Pizza Hut doesnt have whole wheat dough. Ok I am done whining.

If you read the last post I sent to Alyssa you'll see my suggestions on how to help your self with the met side effects. I think its the re:frustrated one. I typed it last night. so there wont be much looking on your part.

Feel free to email me personally at the address below if you want.

-- Janet Heller

At Thu, 24 Jul 2003, Darlene wrote: > >Hello,I only just found this site and am very glad. I was told about >two months ago that I have pcos and Diabetes. I am 26 and have had the >symptons for pcos for years, I quit my periods around 17, but my doctors >never were concerned, they said some people just don't have steady >periods. But I got a new doctor and she knew exactly what is was. The >problem is she only told me I have pcos and put me on Metformin, I >wasn't told what to expect or what to eat, etc... I feel confused and >the met is making my stomach so upset I have basicaly quit taking it. I >take maybe one to two pills a week. I was wondering if my stomach could >handle the met, what will it do to help me? She told me it would level >out my blood sugar, but isn't that just for the diabetes? I wonder if it >will help my massive mood swings, or start my periods, or do anything to >give me relief? I will attempt to take those horrible pills if I know I >will get some relief in other areas, so my main question would be how >others are doing on the Metformin? I have so many questions about pcos, >but right now I just need to understand the medication, so if anyone can >help it would be great. And I was also wondering if anyone knew of a >support group in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area? Thankyou >Darlene >...Sorry this is the last question, is it normal to have cramps(minus >period)that make you feel sick to your stomach. I have them daily, >usually throughout the whole day, they are interfering with my job at >times.

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Janet at JanetHeller@msn.com

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