I just bought cinnamon last night, because I remembered reading somewhere that it helps curb carb cravings (wow, that's a tongue twister!) and can lower BS.
My BS is fine, but I do have IR, which has been controlled with Met, even when I am not on a full dosage - which is often the case, because of the stomach woes it can cause.
My type of cinnamon says two 1000 mg caps a day, so that's how I'm doing it. If it helps curb those cravings, that would be lovely... I'm battling really high testosterone (129!) and trying to lose some weight. I'm TTC (since Feb. 07) and I know losing weight can help. So if the cinnamon makes that easier, great! But for now I'm also sticking with Met. The one and only time my testosterone level was normal (42) I was on 2000 mg of XR a day (but also on Yasmin), so I think the Met might have helped (because a few months later I was still on Yasmin, but not on the full dosage of met and it was back in the high 70s).
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Joanna, I am so sorry to hear about your co-workers nephew. Their family will be in my thoughts. It is good to see you around though!
NBusc, my recommendation is to read the post by Kat stickied at the top of this forum and definitely do a search of cinnamon in this forum. After careful research I decided on the Cinnamon for myself. Good luck!
Elentari, a lot of us have had success with it curbing our appetites and our sweet cravings. Good luck!
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-Cinnamon
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-Cal/Mag/VitD
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attempting to avoid hysterectomy
Im upping my dose to 3000 mg and taking ACV again. AF didnt hasnt come on, so im changing a few things in hopes of bringing it on. I was thinking about using the NPC but dont want to mess up my cycle more than what it already is.
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Joanna, I am so sorry to hear about your co-workers nephew.
Well AF has showed again!!! ... i had my DD Jan 11 and this is AF #2 ... i can't believe it .. i have NEVER (since 13yrs old) had a non medicated cycle .... so i think the cinniman is doing something even though i feel no different .... so i am going to keep going ... i mean they aren't perfect 28 day cycles ... but at least they are here!!!
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Joanna, I am so sorry to hear about your co-workers nephew.
Well AF has showed again!!! ... i had my DD Jan 11 and this is AF #2 ... i can't believe it .. i have NEVER (since 13yrs old) had a non medicated cycle .... so i think the cinniman is doing something even though i feel no different .... so i am going to keep going ... i mean they aren't perfect 28 day cycles ... but at least they are here!!!
Good going, Mya!!! If you asked me 10 years ago if I'd ever be happy to see AF, I'd laugh in your face. Now, I look forward to her return!!!
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Hi girls! Well it looks like its going to be another gorgeous day.......man am I glad that spring has finally decided to show up I am so not a cold weather person.........and yet I live in Michigan hows that for irony! Thank you to everyone for keeping my co-workers nephew and family in your thoughts I appreciate it! Well cinnamon seems to still be working well for me, and I certainly am not going to question a good thing! I need to get my act in gear lol its 10 am and Im still not dressed and the cat is looking at me like okayyyyy Im hungry! Anywho I hope everyone enjoys the beautiful weather! Oh and I will probably disappear for a couple days this week I have to go to NY for a few days but I'll be back! have a great weekend! Oh and has anyone seen MommyJenny around? I havent noticed any posts by her lately.....tata!
joanna i am in windsor .. on detriot border .. where are you?
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Hi ladies! I have been taking Cinnamon(2000mg) for about 2 weeks now. I havent noticed much difference, but like PP said, it can take a while to notice. I have noticed with Met and cinnamon that im fuller faster, however. Hooray!
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Does anyone have any clue how much Cinnamon we can safely take? Bigbaby, I know you are upping your dosage to 3,000 and I find that with time, my 2,000 mg dosage wears off for me. I'm wondering how high we can go safely.
Anyone know?
__________________ Currently supplementing with:
-Flaxseed Oil
-Cinnamon
-Chromium Piconilate
-Cal/Mag/VitD
Undergoing treatment for PCOS, IR, Adenomyosis
attempting to avoid hysterectomy
im not too sure. I know i read somewhere that you cant overdose on it or anything like that. Cinnamon is water soluble so if your body gets too much than you will just pass the excess out through your urine. I have been taking the 3000 mg for a few days now and it has not hurt me. I dont know if I got that info on this board from a cyster or on PCOSupport.org board. I think that you would be fine just keep a watch on your bs.
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I have some questions for you ladies about cinnamon ...
#1 - How does it help a woman w/ PCOS get AF?
#2 - Has anyone gotten a BFP from using it? If so, about how long and how much were you using?
I'm looking to do as much 'all natural' treatments/ideas possible!
Have a great day!
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* TTC #1 ... hoping for success in 2007/2008
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Hi all! I was officially diagnosed on April 13th. I have to report that I have been taking Cinnamon, Vitex, Vitamin D, and for the past 2 months. I also just started on Spironolactone 2 weeks ago and started AF today! I don't know what it is that triggered it! It was kinda funny cause I was scheduled for my ultrasound on my ovaries and was spotting, but he went ahead and did it anyways. I got to see all the cysts...ewww!
