Hi girls

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Registered: 03-28-2003
Hi girls
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Wed, 01-24-2007 - 6:16pm

I just wanted to drop in and say HI - I've been real busy with work and haven't had time to post! Just wanted to let you know that I'm fine.. just busy. :)

I do have some new information to share - I know that I have talked in Chat some about some female issues that I've had going on and my dr.did diagnose me with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary syndrome). I am supposed to start taking Metformin (Glucophage) which is a diabetes medication often used for diabetes type II patients who are not insulin dependant. Part of having PCOS is insulin resistance which explains the trouble I've had trying to loose weight for years! It also explains multiple miscarriages.. the dr said that I've most likely had it a long time but was hard to diagnose since I was on the pill for years and it masked the main symptom that causes it to be diagnosed - missing periods. Wasn't until I got off the pill that that happened and the rest of the symptoms kicked into overdrive. excess facial hair (yuck) and hair falling out (male pattern baldness) which is just lovely since I need all the hair I can get on my head! lol.. I have also read that PCOS can affect anxiety/ panic disorders since it's caused from hormonal imbalances! So maybe as I get it under control it will help with my anxiety problems as well! We will see!!

I've had the medicine for a few days now and I have yet to take it! I am trying to talk myself into it - but I HATE taking new medications - makes me very anxious! I know I shouldn't be scared to take something that is supposed to help me - but right now fear is winning over being rational about it... So say a small prayer that i can take this medicine and not have any side effects! Just good results!

well - that was longer than planned.. lol

Love ya girls! talkt oyou soon!

Valerie

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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: cricketvk
Wed, 01-24-2007 - 6:42pm

Hi Val!!

Sheri Ann

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Wed, 01-24-2007 - 8:02pm

Yeah IV actually has 2 PCOS boards and I have posted there a few times for information..

I'll try and join chat tomorrow if I get home early enough.

See ya soon!

val

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Registered: 03-11-2004
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Wed, 01-24-2007 - 10:24pm

You've been missed, Val. I am sorry about the diagnosis, but it does answer alot of questions & new developments to help you live better are being made everyday. I know Laura(cl-cyster) has said on our board that anxiety/panic is very common with the PCOS diagnosis.


Hope to see you in chat. Sending lots of PT's your way. Stay well & don't work so hard, gf;) (((hugs))) jan

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