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Brenna_ELorene · 10-02-2009, 04:53 PM

Hello, my name is Brenna.

I've been pcos since 15 years old, but i've had symptoms since around 8 or younger.

I have 3 kids, but lately its getting out of control. i'm higher than my top pregnancy weight, and am still trying to get referred to an endocrinologist. I
m taking anti-depressents but am looking for supplements to help.

I live in ak, so cod liver oil is probably better than fish oil.

do other pcosers use any form of ginseng? my book, "the Savy Woman's guide to pcos" Vliet says not to use it. I'll have to email her for more info.

do you other pcosers find that endocrinologists are helpful?

would love some advice and help. thanx.

Goddess Hectate Help · 10-02-2009, 05:35 PM

Hi.. what symptoms do you have? GI diet/Low carb has helped me personally.. Personally I like flax seed oil better than Fish Oil.. Evening Primose Oil is also good.. I take Maca (to balance hormones) and vitamins..

Brenna_ELorene · 10-03-2009, 02:54 PM

right now i have an iud, I might have insulin resistence, hirsutism, can't lose weight, sudden weight gains without changing diet & exercise. trust me, drs look at me weird when I say i gained 20 pounds suddenly when I was exercising everyday and eating well.

anywyas, thats my frusteration. drs don't listen very well to pcosers. but yes, those are my main symptoms.

Goddess Hectate Help · 11-07-2009, 03:58 PM

spearmint tea, saw palmetto(not everyone has seen results with this) anti-androgens, NAC can help with excess hair.. See a new doctor, narupath and dietician. I would also get you thyriod/insulin checked (weight issues).

Low GI has been beneficial to me.. eating every two to three hours, cutting out all salty/sugar foods/drinks and white carbs.. eating greek yogurt, salads, meats, fish, eggs, beans, nuts, certain GI approved fruits, drinking water and whole organic milk only has helped the weight so has maca and multi-vitamins. I know this sound's crazy but energy healing (if there is some kind of blockage) can also help like Reiki or some kind of soul healer (consult one or an astrologer) - I know crazy but I found out my disease was attributed to something negative from childhood so dealing with that issue can help in overcoming the disease.