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03-28-2006, 06:58 AM
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My name is Abbey. I am a 35 year old single mother who learned in 2000 that I had PCOS just a few days after I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I never had regular periods and assumed that was "normal" because not one doctor felt it neccessary to investigate the matter further. From the time I was 12 I would go months and sometimes years without a period. I developed weight and depression problems, acne and frizzy hair, skin tags and dark patches until I was eventually diagnosed with type 2 diabetes when I was 30. At one point I even had a vaginal ultrasound in my mid 20's that showed ovarian cysts and I still didn't receive a diagnosis.
At this point I take so many medications I sometimes feel overwhelmed by it all. I sleep with a bi-pap machine for my sleep apnea and wrist splints for my carpal tunnel syndrome. I take two types of insulin...which amounts to about 12 injections a day. I've also developed chronic pancreatitis and was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder in 2000.
Yet aside from all of that, I am a pretty happy person. I have a wonderful daughter, a great job and despite being on disability, I have hope for the future. I'm excited to have found this forum and to make new friends with issues similar to mine. | 
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03-28-2006, 08:04 AM
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Welcome to SC 
This is the best place for support and information. Sounds like your Dx was a pretty hard one to get. Unfournatley PCOS isn't as widely known as it should be. BUT fournatley it is becoming more and more of a recognized illness/syndrom as doctors learn more about it. Check out all the articles and stuff and learn, learn, learn. See ya around!
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03-28-2006, 09:32 AM
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Just wanted to say welcome to SC!
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My Husband: Gavin
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Age: 26
Diagnosed: June 1998
Medication: 10mg Amlodopine, 2.5mg Bendroflumethiazide
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03-28-2006, 01:26 PM
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welcome to sc
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PCOS, LOCAH, Lichen Planus, IBS, HS,alopecia - raised bp/ cholesteral. Wheat and dairy intollerance Meds: Spiro, Bendrofluazide, Amlodopine, Simvastatin, Met, Prednisolone, Colefac, multi vits,
Me - 41, hubby 36 son 11. Married 14 years
She is buffeted by the wind, but she does not sink.
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03-28-2006, 02:56 PM
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| | Ryan's Mommy
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Welcome!!
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03-28-2006, 05:24 PM
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03-28-2006, 06:25 PM
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Hello and Welcome to SC!!
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03-28-2006, 07:29 PM
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Welcome to a wonderful and supportive place!
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DX: PCOS, IR, MTHFR, PMDD, IBS.
Weight Loss Goal: Lose 57 pounds
Weight Loss: 80
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Praying for 2008 pregnancy
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03-29-2006, 01:06 AM
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| | Super Doula
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Welcome to SoulCysters! This is the best place to be for pcos support. I hope to see you around! | |
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