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eire_245
on 4/25/09 2:23 am
Topic: Recently diagnosed with PCOS and need advice
HI,
I`m a 22yr old female who has recently being diagnosed with pcos, this was after not getting my period for the last 2 years. however i have no other symptoms as of yet! im naturally very skinny, and was wondering am i in line to get more symptoms as time progresses?? like do things like acne, weight gain and hair growth develop over time or am i in line for them in the future? or do some people with this condition not experience any other side effects??
anu help would be much appreciated as this is weighing heavily on my mind!!
ksmidnite
on 4/24/09 10:54 pm - centereach, NY
Topic: RE: Dark skin around neck
I also have the same thing. I had my surgery 02/02/2009. I am off the Metformin and my periods have been regular ever since. The "ring" I call it, around my neck is almost gone but not the skin tags. My primary doctor says I will probably have to have them removed. I hope you do well in your journey. Good luck.

 

 
 

   
Tranquil ..
on 4/24/09 8:48 pm - MN
Topic: RE: Dark skin around neck
I have the same thing, plus excess facial hair.the skin is clearing up, I've seen no improvement of the tags. Good luck with your prep for surgery.
healthy again... and thankful!

Tranquil ..
on 4/24/09 8:42 pm - MN
Topic: RE: Hope for pregnancy after RNY
congrats on your pregnancy, hope all goes well.
healthy again... and thankful!

laurie R.
on 4/24/09 1:45 pm - Colorado Springs, CO
Topic: RE: PCOS and hair loss
Hi, I also have pcos. I  am taking 1000 mg.of metformin. also yaz for bithcontro for regular periods. I have male pattern baldness to the point I don"t look at the back or top of my head.  I started out with very thin hair  as it was, alot of fasial hair. happy trail. and alot of extra weight.  My doctor tried all one at a time to see what each do. I also tried cutting carb's to 35 mgs a day. that sucked but lost 15 lbs. then gained 20lbs in one month and 10 2 months after that.  so what I have learned is  50mg. Spironolactone helped the best with my hair loss and all body hair alot. I thinkk the recomended is 200 mg. It makes me very thirsty and have a dry mouth so I have to increase it slow.hope this helps.
Laurie                     
Karen M.
on 4/23/09 1:33 am - Calabasas, CA
Topic: RE: PCOS and abscesses/boils
I hate the black scaring I get in my inner thigh after they have gone away....no bathing suit again this yr :(
    
Karen M.
on 4/23/09 1:28 am - Calabasas, CA
Topic: RE: PCOS and abscesses/boils
Hey, I was born in New Brunswick, NJ at Saint Mary's Hospital 41 yrs ago....I live in CA now.
    
rivkask
on 4/22/09 10:42 am
Topic: RE: Dark skin around neck
I have had PCOS for several years now.  I have not yet had surgery but the skin tags, and skin discoloration are definately from PCOS.  Mine gets worse when my Testosterone levels go up.  I currently take metformin to keep my levels down.  I also go to another PSOC forum www.soulcysters.com 

Good Luck
LatinaGoddess
on 4/21/09 10:21 am
Topic: Fat Burners fact or Fiction ? any comments ?

Im trying to beat this PCOS thing naturally before turning to WLS. My family is too concerned about it and I want to give myself a shot at it before going under the knife. Does anyone have any suggestions regarding fat burners or something that can stimulate weight loss ? Im taking metformin, working out 30 mins a day and eating organic. Just started BCP and I hope it doesn't effect my weight anymore. Any natural supplements or dietary aid suggestions ???

Thank you all !!!!

 

keek
on 4/21/09 6:53 am - Brick, NJ
Topic: RE: Hope for pregnancy after RNY
congratualtions. i was diagnosed when i was 18 just a month after i met my husband. im almost 28 now without ever succesfully getting pregnant. we dont have the kind of money for procedures and what not so my last resort is trying to get healthier and lose weight. im hoping a job with benefits comes through so i could have the surgery. your story is hopeful and im keeping my own fingers crossed. you will be in my prayers and good luck to you.
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