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 am waiting for the results of my bloodwork but, my Doctor and I already know I have PCOS. My sister has it. I have been going to Doctors for 8 years trying to get one of them to tell me what was going on with me. I started getting sick my last year of college. I stopped getting my period, I gained 40 pounds (I'm 5'3"), I started growing hair on my neck and stomach, I couldn't sleep, and other things... My Doctor told me it was normal that I was just getting to that age. I still don't know what that means.
I went on the pill and things seemed to improve. I still had problems sleeping and the hair...
I went off the pill about a year and a half ago and, my symptoms came back with a vengance. It was like they were making up for last time. I gained 45 pounds, developed insomnia, skin tags, more hair, a heart arthimia, depression, and ovarian cysts.
I have had 2 cysts that ruptured and one that I am hoping to get removed. They found it in August and now it is causing me constant pain and other issues. I'm not scared of the surgery. I am scared of PCOS and what my sister went through. I am scared of never looking the way I am use to looking and I am scared that I won't be able to have kids. And, I am angry that it took me 8 years to find one Doctor that would test me. I went to a 12 or so Doctors and none of them took me serioulsy....
I went on the pill and things seemed to improve. I still had problems sleeping and the hair...
I went off the pill about a year and a half ago and, my symptoms came back with a vengance. It was like they were making up for last time. I gained 45 pounds, developed insomnia, skin tags, more hair, a heart arthimia, depression, and ovarian cysts.
I have had 2 cysts that ruptured and one that I am hoping to get removed. They found it in August and now it is causing me constant pain and other issues. I'm not scared of the surgery. I am scared of PCOS and what my sister went through. I am scared of never looking the way I am use to looking and I am scared that I won't be able to have kids. And, I am angry that it took me 8 years to find one Doctor that would test me. I went to a 12 or so Doctors and none of them took me serioulsy....
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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
I went through the same thing where the doctors would not take me seriously and thought I was just paranoid. Unfortuntly, not many doctors know about this (there is another thread that was started with a petition- sign in to raise awareness!!).
Sweetie, we're all going through pretty much the same exact symptoms, so we're all here for you. Now that you have been diagnosed by a doctor who obviously knows PCOS, you can work together to help yourself get through it. There are many different treatment options that you can try. What has the doctor suggested?
I feel like I am reading my own words. Our stories are very similar. I knew that I had something and no one would take the time to help. I was diagnosed about a year ago and was prescribed Metformin, which has helped A LOT! I still have symptoms (hair, skin tags, etc.) but my mental health has really improved. I have lost about 15 pounds, of the 35 that I had gained. I feel like a woman again, no longer like the blob of messed up hormones that I once was.
I think the most important thing that is helping me get through this is a positive attitude. I know that I will overcome the symptoms. One day, hopefully soon, I WILL get pregnant and have a "normal" life. Keep your head up! You can achieve anything you put your mind to. You will overcome this challenge!
I feel like I am reading my own words. Our stories are very similar. I knew that I had something and no one would take the time to help. I was diagnosed about a year ago and was prescribed Metformin, which has helped A LOT! I still have symptoms (hair, skin tags, etc.) but my mental health has really improved. I have lost about 15 pounds, of the 35 that I had gained. I feel like a woman again, no longer like the blob of messed up hormones that I once was.
I think the most important thing that is helping me get through this is a positive attitude. I know that I will overcome the symptoms. One day, hopefully soon, I WILL get pregnant and have a "normal" life. Keep your head up! You can achieve anything you put your mind to. You will overcome this challenge!
I feel like I am reading my own words. Our stories are very similar. I knew that I had something and no one would take the time to help. I was diagnosed about a year ago and was prescribed Metformin, which has helped A LOT! I still have symptoms (hair, skin tags, etc.) but my mental health has really improved. I have lost about 15 pounds, of the 35 that I had gained. I feel like a woman again, no longer like the blob of messed up hormones that I once was.
I think the most important thing that is helping me get through this is a positive attitude. I know that I will overcome the symptoms. One day, hopefully soon, I WILL get pregnant and have a "normal" life. Keep your head up! You can achieve anything you put your mind to. You will overcome this challenge!