alex

Hi everyone,

I read an article on the BBC website about a possible link between allergies and irregular periods (PCOS mentioned). Researchers are considering the possibility that insulin resistance can affect asthma and allergies.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4579357.stm

I don't suffer from allergies but I found this really interesting and I was wondering if anyone else has personal experiences or has heard of a link? Is this well-known? Because I'd never heard of it before.

Alex

p.s. I also posted the full article in the 'Media Sightings' forum.

Stacie M

I do have allergies and asthma, and I think they are worse when my PCOS is worse. Hmmm, interesting connection!

Stacie M :-)

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squidge63

I have had hay fever since the age of 4, and i am now 41.. i dont get it as bad as i used to thankfully... but can't take anything for it due to some of the meds i take.

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45(feels like 99 some days)
Dx - pcos 1982
Dx - diabetes 2 1999,
Tx - metformin slow release 2000mg. Insulin 5 times a day

Loads of other medications.
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