Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Support Group
Polycythemia is a condition in which there is a net increase in the total circulating erythrocyte (red blood cell) mass of the body. Primary polycythemia occurs when excess erythrocytes are produced as a result of a proliferative abnormality of the bone marrow. Secondary polycythemia is caused by increases of erythropoietin that result in an increased production of...
A lot of what this is, is my fault. The doctor put me on a medication called Spironolactone. So far, this has helped me. I don't feel so emotional, my facial hair isn't as bad, my headaches have gotten better, and with the help of this medication I have lost about 30 pounds. But, for some reason I have been forgetting to take it. By the time I get to work I realized that I didn't take it. I haven't been taking it for almost a week. And I have been feeling like crap. Headaches, super tired, and very emotional. But not taking it has made me think. I just wish that I could be "normal" and not have to go through all of this. I know I should be lucky that I have an amazing doctor and he has been able to help me find something that works. But I wish I didn't have to be on anything. I feel like people don't understand what I am going through because they don't know what its like. To look in the mirror and see hair and think you are ugly and fat. My mom was telling me she understood, but she doesn't she doesn't know what its like to be a young woman and have to go through all of this BS. Yes, right now I may be emotional because I haven't been taking my meds like I should be. But I just needed to vent. While I am very happy my doctor was able to find something that works for me. I don't feel like I should have to be on meds to help me. I just wish I didn't have to go through all of this. I guess it does make me stronger but I wish I didn't have this :(
I am sorry for my complaining I just needed to vent where I knew other people would understand.
I am sorry for my complaining I just needed to vent where I knew other people would understand.
you are on the right track and if you continue to lose weight this will help resolve the active hormone imbalance that causes PCOS, which contributes to the continued hairloss and facial hair.
once the hormones are settled you will probably need to do electrolysis to remove facial hair (it's the only method the FDA says is permanent).
if a med is working for you, don't be discouraged that you have to take a pill. and to help you get better about taking them, put them in your purse, that way you can take it whenever you need to.
for me, no med worked. i ended up having gastric bypass surgery to lose the weight after struggling for 16 yrs. now i take tons of vitamins everyday. i am only on one prescription pill. but i would do it all over again pills and all.
chin up, it will be easier for you to get through this if you acknowledge that this is just the way it is. and always remember you're so lucky a med is working for you, better than surgery, right?
good luck to you,
rochelle
I just got a prescription for Vaniqa so maybe that will help.
I've done numerous lazer hair removals and it didn't help for me, but sometimes it helps for others.
We can't change it, we just deal with it. Plus if you ever moved to a big city like SF, bearded ladies are in...lol.. :-)
They just added metformin for me (I am TTC) and now it's just like... oh well, another f'ing pill...
It may help you to get a pill minder - the boxes with a slot for each day of the week. You fill it at the beginning of the week and as you go you take one each day. I have a horrible memory so sometimes I have to check the same day to make sure I haven't already taken my pills... Also, setting the alarm on your phone. I also carry a little pill box with a few extra doses in my purse and my gym bag, in case I forget and then remember later when I am away from home.