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...
I had a gastric bypass in 2003 and the only reason I had it was because my doctor recommended it cause of health reasons, personally I was conten but I was told that it would control the hair issue and possibly help with hormone issues but nothing has changed, I still have all features of pcos. I dont think that gastric bypass is a cure for pcos symptoms. I did loose weight but thats about it, I still have everything that I was told would go away.
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I read a book that said there is no known cure for PCOS...hysterectomy, menopause or anything else. You can only try to control the symptoms with diet and exercise.
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Thanks so much for sharing that with me. I have been looking into getting the Bipass because of my weight and I have MS. I need to loose weight to be able to walk.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
