Just diagnosed with PCOS 3 days ago.

[finallymrsvb]

Hi everyone,

My name is Emily, and I was just diagnosed with PCOS three days ago. I've been struggling with the symptoms for a long time, and like many other people, it's really taken a toll on me. My doctor started me on Metformin for insulin resistance and also an anti-anxiety medication for the first couple of months. I am really anxious to see where this treatment takes me.

I found a diet in a PCOS book that my mother bought for me that I am trying. It primarily uses foods low on the glycemic index, but also low carb foods. I am only on day #2, but I am adding 40 minutes of physical activity to my schedule every day, because I am hopeful that this time, with the help of my medicine, the weight loss will really happen.

I am really happy to have found this message board. I think it will be really helpful to know that there are other women going through the same things I am. I'm just really hopeful that I can finally tame these symptoms -- I'm only 22, I just got married in December, and I'm going to graduate school in the fall. So I have a lot to look forward to. And now, with the help of my doctor, I can look forward to getting better, too!

Okay, just wanted to introduce myself. Hope you are all having a great day.

[Eva37]

welcome to sc you wil so love it here, there is so much to learn and everyone is so friendly. There is a link to the newbie roadmap in my siggie for you
eva

[XxRaeRaeXx]

Welcome to SC ::

Rachel

[angNitumezi]

Welcome! there's a ton of info out here on soulcysters -- just take it a day at a time

[Mamapapa]

I'm more of a lurker then a poster (there's so much info to read here), but I just wanted to say hi and welcome to the boards!