Comments on: PCOS: I’m Dealing With It

By: bloggymommer

bloggymommer — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:43:09 +0000

Dana,
Thank you so much for putting this out there –
Noone told ME this was a metabolic/endcrin thing!? ARG!

My six week postpartum checkup is coming up soon. I’ve got to start charting and ask for another blood test to check my hormones and see where the chips fell post pregnancy. I’m a little worried it will take years to have number #2.

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By: Dana

Dana — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:06:58 +0000

Thanks, Liz! I heart you. More than you know.

By: Liz@thisfullhouse

Liz@thisfullhouse — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:37:42 +0000

I’m typing this through tears – I am SO proud of you – keep swimming, keep swimming…

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By: Headless Mom

Headless Mom — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:28:32 +0000

What a difficult struggle. I’m glad that you are starting to see results. Progress helps you see further, right?

Love you!

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By: Dorsey

Dorsey — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:40:55 +0000

I suffered with it for a LONG time. But I was only positively diagnosed with it back in late 2004. Although I also had endometriosis and adenomiosis. Ugh!! Talk about PAIN!!! Feel free to shoot me an email any time and we can talk. I was also on Metformin and found it was great for what I needed. However, I had been done having kids for some time and in April 2005 I had a complete hysterectomy. I still struggle with the facial hair issue, but am getting the rest under control well enough. Dorseys last blog post..Step away from the drive-thru menu!!!

By: Dana

Dana — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:26:30 +0000

Sassy, thank you for sharing your experience. I agree, Metformin can really screw with you until the dosage is properly prescribed and taken. I still have the occasional side effect of an upset stomach, but it’s usually when I take the medicine, but forget to eat.

You’re right, Metformin is the best thing to jump start the life/health changes a person with PCOS must make.

By: Dana

Dana — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:23:34 +0000

Hi Candace! Congratulations on your pregnancy! It’s a miracle isn’t it? I still look at my little boy and think, “he came from my body?”

I think that a lot of women are misdiagnosed and that doctors are under-diagnosing because they don’t know that much about the condition. I learned that a little over 5% of women are diagnosed with PCOS, but closer to 10% have the condition but are not aware or have never been tested.

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By: Candace

Candace — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:11:16 +0000

Congratulations on the weight loss!! That is really awesome and so motivating to hear. I am pregnant with our first child, I am a big girl, abut the same weight as you, maybe 10 pounds heavier. I didn’t think I would be able to get pregnant due to my weight and was surprised that I was. I was tested for PCOS about 6 years ago because I do have a lot of facial hair and am overweight but it came back negative. But STILL, I worry about stuff like that.

I am trying to eat healthier now that I am pregnant and have another to think about other than just myself. I’ve lost about 5 pounds since I’ve became pregnant (I am about 14 weeks now). I tested positive for Gestational Diabetes but my blood sugars are normal, I test them 4 times a day. I count my carbs and protein and my calories generally fall into place when I do that. It is SO much easier than counting calories like I’ve done for the last 3 years.

Thank you again for your post. It was really inspiring!!

By: Sassy

Sassy — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:07:03 +0000

I’m glad you’re seeing some improvement with the Metformin. I hated it until my doctor upped my dosage to a level that just seemed to work for me. Then I had the same improvements you’ve had. It didn’t help me conceive, but I did feel a lot healthier and more normal.

Now I don’t take it because I’ve been able to lose weight by myself for the first time in a decade. Also, my left ovary is no longer polycystic which was a shock. I figure, as long as my body is improving by itself I’d rather not mess with it.

I do highly recommend Metformin though. And I also recommend people get testing if they suspect they could have PCOS. It’s important to take it seriously and educate yourself as much as you can.

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