PCOS complications

Alicia95621 · 12-11-2007, 06:45 AM

I have had PCOS since 11/04. I took metformin until I discovered it to be the root of all evil; meaning my sever head pain...11/04-8/05

I began having regular monthly or bi monthly cysts, every 3 or so would eventually burst. (Docs say it is the same pain as bursting appendix) I had to take the nuva rings 2 at a time to keep them away. It has been successful so far since I doubled it.

I was fine for a while up until recently. I quit smoking 8/30/07, then at my yearly 10/31 they discovered my blood pressure to be high. she ordered blood work and had me track my blood pressure. Well it remained high. I am now on lisinopril and the blood pressure is down. the blood work came back and it shows me to have bad cholesterol, and a hairs breath away from diabetes.

She took away my BC and told me DEPO is my only option. And p.s. loose some weight.

I don't want DEPO, I don't want the cysts, but desperately want children eventually. Anyone have any suggestions?

Sorry for the long post, I am new and finally reaching out now that I am falling apart...

Thanks,
Alicia

isenephthys · 12-11-2007, 10:18 AM

alicia, you seem to have a bit of an involved medical history. i don't have any specific medication suggestion because i really can't address that without all of the information in front of me. how high is your bp? i would think (and i could be totally wrong here) that once your bp is under control, you could be able to take the pill. have you consulted an endocrinologist or at least another ob/gyn to see what their take on the situation might be?

i wish i had more specific advice for you. pcos is a very frustrating diagnosis; and it may take some time to get your symtoms regulated. be patient and feel free to post/pm me if you need to talk.

Jashobeam · 12-11-2007, 06:32 PM

Welcome to SC!
If you cannot take Met, have you tried Cinnamon and vinegar? You can check the alternative remedies board for info on both those.

Personally, I would avoid Depo, as I've heard bad things about it. A change in diet often works for cysters for many symptoms. I had to go on a modified lower carb diet. I'm also on Cinnamon and metformin and Spiro.

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