miper
03-11-2004, 07:54 PM
I know that there are a few people on this board that suffer from PCOS....What I am wondering is what is being done for it? I have been reading up on this all day long and I swear alot of the symptoms are alot like hypothyroidism. There are a few things that I have wrong that don't go along with hypo. I have facial hair in all the wrong places, have had cysts on my ovaries in the past, very painful periods, and a few more that I saw listed. My thyroid hormones are leveled out, but the only way I can lose weight is to take my carbs really, really low (ketosis) which is dangerous for too long. I read today that PCOS can cause insulin resistance. HMMMMM??????
Does anyone take glucophage for their PCOS? I also read this several times today.
It's time for my annual next month so I think I will discuss this with my OB/Gyn.
Does anyone take glucophage for their PCOS? I also read this several times today.
It's time for my annual next month so I think I will discuss this with my OB/Gyn.
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Ellyn
03-11-2004, 08:42 PM
Hi Miper
I have PSOC too! Along with Hashi hypo. I have discused this with me GP and she mentioned that there was a need to monitor my sugar level due to the disease. At this point I'm fine. I'm not really interested in taking a pill unless I have too. I too have the ugly un wanted in the wrong place hair. Thats really the only thing that bothers me. Now my Thyroid problem is a whole different story. I'm thinking if it would balance out it would help all the other hormones balance to. There is lots of info on the web about PSOC and the treatment.
I have PSOC too! Along with Hashi hypo. I have discused this with me GP and she mentioned that there was a need to monitor my sugar level due to the disease. At this point I'm fine. I'm not really interested in taking a pill unless I have too. I too have the ugly un wanted in the wrong place hair. Thats really the only thing that bothers me. Now my Thyroid problem is a whole different story. I'm thinking if it would balance out it would help all the other hormones balance to. There is lots of info on the web about PSOC and the treatment.
miper
03-12-2004, 08:57 AM
Does it mean anything when you severely, and I do mean severely painful ovulation?
GracesMomMom
03-12-2004, 03:56 PM
Does it mean anything when you severely, and I do mean severely painful ovulation?
Are you sure it's ovulation? Could it be a cyst rupturing? I have a friend diagnosed with PCOS and she's had some very painful cyst ruptures. Funny how timely this topic is. Saw my doctor today, and we're running a couple of tests to rule out other problems, but are 90+% sure I've got PCOS as well which is probably causing my hypertension which is probably causing my elevated pulse, which is causing part of my fatigue. Along with other symptoms. The hair thing is what's helping to narrow it down. :bouncing:
Are you sure it's ovulation? Could it be a cyst rupturing? I have a friend diagnosed with PCOS and she's had some very painful cyst ruptures. Funny how timely this topic is. Saw my doctor today, and we're running a couple of tests to rule out other problems, but are 90+% sure I've got PCOS as well which is probably causing my hypertension which is probably causing my elevated pulse, which is causing part of my fatigue. Along with other symptoms. The hair thing is what's helping to narrow it down. :bouncing:
miper
03-12-2004, 08:55 PM
I don't know what it is. It seems to be around the time I should ovulate. I've always been able to feel myself ovulate, but in the last few months it has become so painful, I have to take 800 mgs of Motrin to even slightly feel some relief. If you have cysts, or have had in the past, does it mean you more than likely have it? I don't know too much about it. I am going to spend some time tomorrow doing some reading up on it. I did look at some of the symptoms and I have quite a few.
GracesMomMom
03-12-2004, 11:08 PM
I'll ask my friend who is quite experienced with just about everything that could go wrong in that area.
miper
03-13-2004, 09:19 AM
Wow, I appreciate it!
Ladywolfe
03-13-2004, 11:07 AM
Hi guys :wave:
I have had PCOS for years. My doctor once told me that having PCOS caused insulin intolerance....which could lead to weight gain, tiredness, mood swings. (some of the same symptoms as being hypo)
She said that PCOS was part of a vicious cycle: your body doesn't convert insulin properly, which causes you to have a hard time losing weight -but losing weight would bring the PCOS better under control, along with your insulin lvels. And having your insulin levels out of control feeds the PCOS.
I sure hope that made sense, cause it did when she was explaining it to me.
I, too have painful ovulation. The older I get, it seems like the more pain is involved. I grab onto the Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen during this time like it is a lifeline.
I have the wonderful dark hair growing in places that it should not on my body - mostly my facial area (yuck).
I do know that the lower-carb diets help a lot with PCOS, as it gets your insulin levels in a more constant range, and helps with losing weight.
Over the past 21 years, when my weight was in the desireable range (according to insurance charts), my thyroid levels were fantastic (while on meds) my PCOS was almost non-existant. I became pregnant 3 times during these years...all 3 pregnancies while I was in good physical shape.
(one of the preg. ended in miscarriage).
I have had one cyst burst...and it felt nothing like the painful ovulation that I have. That cyst bursting had me on my knees in pain, throwing up and almost passing out. The ovulation pain isn't anywhere near that - though it does have me in bed with a heating pad and plenty of meds to take the pain away.
I think (and it IS my thinking, after dealing with this for years and doing a lot of research on my own) that the thyroid connection to PCOS is HUGE.
HUGS to you all.
I have had PCOS for years. My doctor once told me that having PCOS caused insulin intolerance....which could lead to weight gain, tiredness, mood swings. (some of the same symptoms as being hypo)
She said that PCOS was part of a vicious cycle: your body doesn't convert insulin properly, which causes you to have a hard time losing weight -but losing weight would bring the PCOS better under control, along with your insulin lvels. And having your insulin levels out of control feeds the PCOS.
I sure hope that made sense, cause it did when she was explaining it to me.
I, too have painful ovulation. The older I get, it seems like the more pain is involved. I grab onto the Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen during this time like it is a lifeline.
I have the wonderful dark hair growing in places that it should not on my body - mostly my facial area (yuck).
I do know that the lower-carb diets help a lot with PCOS, as it gets your insulin levels in a more constant range, and helps with losing weight.
Over the past 21 years, when my weight was in the desireable range (according to insurance charts), my thyroid levels were fantastic (while on meds) my PCOS was almost non-existant. I became pregnant 3 times during these years...all 3 pregnancies while I was in good physical shape.
(one of the preg. ended in miscarriage).
I have had one cyst burst...and it felt nothing like the painful ovulation that I have. That cyst bursting had me on my knees in pain, throwing up and almost passing out. The ovulation pain isn't anywhere near that - though it does have me in bed with a heating pad and plenty of meds to take the pain away.
I think (and it IS my thinking, after dealing with this for years and doing a lot of research on my own) that the thyroid connection to PCOS is HUGE.
HUGS to you all.
miper
03-13-2004, 01:50 PM
I had one burst one time and I passed out cold in the middle of Wal-mart. Of course before I had the ultrasound, I had no clue what was wrong with me. It scared me half to death. In fact, I thought I was dying it hurt so bad.
After reading everything, I am almost 100% sure I have this.
I have to get out of this vivious cycle some way, some how or I am scared I am going to end up diabetic.
After reading everything, I am almost 100% sure I have this.
I have to get out of this vivious cycle some way, some how or I am scared I am going to end up diabetic.
miper
03-15-2004, 09:58 AM
Wish me luck........going to my GP today to get this ball (PCOS) rolling. I don't know if I should go to an OB/GYN or my Endo. for this? Next month I have an appointment with a new Endo. that supposedly knows a little more about thyroid issues than my current, so hopefully this guy will help me out with everything else also. Who knows??