PCOS Messages for August, 2003: Re: Please help me -- I don't know what is wrong with me

Re: Please help me -- I don't know what is wrong with me

From: Alyssa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 18 Aug 2003 14:46:28 -0500 (CDT)

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Hi,

I was wondering, have you ever had your insulin levels tested? Some of those tests that you had may not necessarily be positive, even if you do have PCOS. I have it and the only thing so far they can find wrong with me on tests is a fasting insulin of 116 (normal is between 0 and 20-but that also varies among different experts). That can cause lots of problems. I have been on metformin to help with that now for just under 6 weeks and started my period last week on my own for the first time in forever. I have lost 5 pounds, my acne has cleared up, my facial hair is much better, and I have a lot more energy-enough so that I enrolled in nursing school and started last week too! I am not an expert and don't claim to be but that is what has helped me. It is just a simple fasting blood test that has helped me tremendously.

Good luck with your endeavours-and don't get distressed-you WILL get this thing figured out. You just have to be persistent and optimistic not matter what any "doctors" say. Alyssa:-)

At Mon, 18 Aug 2003, anonymous wrote: >
>I'm hoping that the "experts" here can help me.
>
>I am 39 and this is the 3rd time in my life that I've had a major lapse
>in my period. None since last October. I've been irregular all my life
>and have on two previous instances I've gone one or two years without a
>period. Put on BC pills to regulate. The only time I was regular was
>at about 145 pounds, which is too high for my small frame (I'm down 10
>pounds; ht. 5'5"). I struggle with weight, despite daily vigorous
>exercise. In addition, I have a substantial amount of dark chin hair
>which requires daily removal -- pluck about 30 each day.
>
>Suspecting PCOS, I was tested at Columbia Presbyterian hospital for
>hormonal problems and also did ultrasounds. Nothing showed up and the
>doc said I didn't have PCOS. This was about 5 years ago.
>
>Again this year, I was tested at another facility on the west coast and
>again, nothing. I didn't have a GTT, as the doctor said I didn't have
>PCOS. All the tests are out of pocket, which is a drag.
>
>I was never able to have children, despite rounds of Clomid. Not
>interested, so not an issue. Can anyone help?

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