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Lanna1023
Lanna1023
Does anyone have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) along with their fibro? I'm pretty sure I have it and I get the results from my sonogram this week. I have almost all the symptoms and can't help but think it's related to my fibro and Hashimoto's. After all, the fibro started after a burst cyst on my ovary. I don't wanna go on birth control to treat it and I know there are other options. I've started drinking apple cider vinegar as I read it can help symptoms of all three conditions. If anyone has this and can give any advice on treatment, that would be great. Thanks
Fantod
Fantod
One of my nieces has it. I do know that it is extremely important to control it. If you don't, it can cause infertility, miscarriages, diabetes, heart disease (she is in her 20's and has heart disease), and uterine cancer.

Exercise, a healthy diet and weight control are all very important. If you smoke quit. PCOS is nothing to fool around with. If the doctor is recommending birth control/hormones then I would seriously reconsider not following their recommendations. Take care.
AngelaJo
AngelaJo
I have PCOS diagnoised 11 years ago. I have had 6 miscarraiges due to it. I have done the birth control route had to stop due to my blood cancer (myleoproliferative neoplasms) which causes bloods clots as well. I have done metformin (my sugar would drop too much im hypoglycemic) and now i take provera every 3 months its a hormone because other wise i do not get my period and not getting it for too long causes the cysts to get worse. My periods are much worse than the average persons bbetween flow, pain, cramping, length, headaches etc and im bipolar so the hormones really mess with me. I have more severe PCOS they say. Weight is a problem for me and due to PCOS i have an even harder time controlling it. If you need support or have questions just let me know! BTW not everyone miscarries like i do, but some of us can not carry a baby, they thought i was infertile but turns out in VERY fertile 4 miscarraiges in 2 years, and i just can not carry past 4 months.
Fantod
Fantod
I forgot one thing - PCOS can also cause facial hair growth. Not an attractive option. My niece had a hairy chin which the dermatologist had to deal with. That was our first clue that something was wrong. Take care.
Lanna1023
Lanna1023
Thanks for the advice and support. AngelaJo, I really feel for you and I'm sorry that you've had to go through that. My most troubling symptoms are the weight gain, painful periods and, yes, the facial hair, which was my first sign of something hormonal being wrong. I also have sharp pains in my left ovary from time to time. I have my endocrinologist appt thurs and will discuss treatment options with him. I want to deal w this naturally if possible, the only thing is I can't do much exercise w the fibro pain. But I will change my diet and am in the difficult process of trying to quit smoking.
Fantod
Fantod
I would try a water aerobics class specifically for arthritics. It is a much slower pace. I swim all summer and it helps a lot. I have a couple of underlying issues in addition to FMS. Being able to get weight off of my joints and exercise fairly comfortably is a great feeling.

Good luck with your appointment. I hope that you are successful in quitting smoking. That's a tough thing to do. Take care.
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