Hi Cysters,
I don't think I've ever posted, but I know I've visited and read posts on and off in the past couple of years. I need to share my sorrows a bit, so hope you'll bear with me and keep me in your prayers.
A little about me: I'm married, turn 31 this Saturday, and have a beautiful 19-month old DD with minor Spina Bifida (conceived with Metformin) who has a miracle story of her own (she's doing great after surgery and is doing nearly everything a normal child should). I've had heavy, non-stop bleeds on and off for the past 10 years. I was DX'ed with PCOS back in '04 or '05 by an awful Ob/Gyn who didn't listen to anything I said. Last year I started seeing a new Gyn., who hasn't been of much help (I feel like he's not really working hard to figure out the problem). Over the past 10 years, I've had ultrasounds, an endometrial biopsy, blood tests, etc, and have been on Metformin 2x/day regularly. All I've heard about are cysts, and I refused to take bcps unless the Metformin doesn't work (sometimes it doesn't help the bleeding). My first gyn. had me on it 3x/day, at which point I ovulated and conceived. The current gyn. doesn't want to up my dose, and has referred me to an endocrinologist, who I can't see until July 1st due to her busy schedule.
Whenever I have these long or heavy bleeds, I get extremely tired and feel awful. My hubby is not very supportive when I have these episodes and told me the other day that he's sick of my physical problems. Even though he's a cradle Catholic, he only practices because he "has" to. We have had our share of our own marital problems but have been working through them the past several months. Needless to say, life has been tough, and I am tired!!!
Just needed a shoulder to lean on, and hope you all will remember me in your prayers. Would love to hear how you all cope with everything.
Your Fellow Cyster,
eljaustin |