-Irritable bowel (not diagnosed, but I KNOW!)
-Joint pain
-Tendonitis in my right shoulder
-back pain (weight related i think)
-feet and leg pain (again weight related)
-poor circulation
-hypothyroid
-depression (Dr. says bi-polar, i don't agree)
-insomnia
-epilepsy
-skintags
-dry cracked feet
-and one VERY VERY sore ingrown toenail...ouch!!!!
Well, besides having all the regular stuff, like being over weight, acne, lots of hair,infertility ect. the list goes on. I have Costocondritus, Fibromyalgia, IBS,Plantar fasheitus Can't spell it, Bulging discs, depression, everything on my body hurts Im 40 and I feel 90. What could the connection be ?????? I have always thought that PCOS was to blame for all my problems. Even so I fight every day to live a normal life and Im so greatful for this wonderful place, and to know Im not alone in my struggle. Thanks All Christabell
Ladies, what is up with so many of us having TMJ and teeth grinding?? I always thought it was just me LOL
Anyhow,heres my short, but sweet list besdies pcos
Tmj
teeth grinding
pinched nerve in back/neck
insulin-glucophage And I AM A HYPOCONDRIACT LOL
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TMJ problems and it got worse when my symptoms skyrocketed last year -STRANGE?
Alergies
Other than that, I am healthy! The doctors looked at me last year when I was so ill, with food intolerances and weight gain and said hmmmm, we don't know why your sick! After a year on Glucophage I feel NORMAL again.
Candace
Age 35
2 Children 7 and 5
Married almost 15 years
GlucophageXR 1500 MGS
Yasmin BCP
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Age 38
2 children 10 and 9 with treatment
Married 18 years
Glucophage XR 2000 mgs 3 years (Switched to Generic Metformin XR on Dec. 23 rd)
Yasmin BCP 3 years
Diagnosed at age 21 rediagnosed at 34 due to all symptoms.
Normal weight, feeling great! 5'0 113 lbs
Curves for Women 3 X a week
I too have the teeth grinding which I find really interesting.
So....besides the normal PCOS related issues I have
TMJ, Bruxism
Gallbladder and Digestion issues, bloating etc...if I eat the 'wrong foods', high carb etc.
Before Glucophage XR though I had a slew of symtpoms and my doctors wouldn't listen to me. They said I look so healthy, yeah right!
I would say a testosterone of 101 isn't too healthy.
I am feeling NORMAL again with a combination of two drugs.
Glucophage XR 1500 mgs
Yasmin BCP (I know this isn't an option for many cysters trying to conceive but my testosterone went from 69 to 28 and I feel great!)
Candace
2 Children 7 and 5(with the help of Clomid
Diagnosed @ 21 before the doctors knew this was an endocrine disorder)
Married 15 years in October
Age 35
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Age 38
2 children 10 and 9 with treatment
Married 18 years
Glucophage XR 2000 mgs 3 years (Switched to Generic Metformin XR on Dec. 23 rd)
Yasmin BCP 3 years
Diagnosed at age 21 rediagnosed at 34 due to all symptoms.
Normal weight, feeling great! 5'0 113 lbs
Curves for Women 3 X a week
I see alot of similarities too! Has anyone spoken to their dr and found that the normally non pcos symptoms may be caused by the pcos? Let me know
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6 years TTC(but only married 2 of those years LOL, SHHH! don't tell)
Diagnosed 1998
Have all the classic symptoms, no periods, hairy, overweight, acne, diabetic ....etc
Provera, Glucophage, BP meds
Adoption will be done REGARDLESS of ability to conceive.
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Danielle
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10 years TTC(but only married 5 of those years LOL, SHHH! don't tell)
Diagnosed 1998
Have all the classic symptoms, no periods, very hairy, overweight, acne, diabetic ....etc
Glucophage, Actos, Lopressor, Norvasc(BP), Asprin, Lipotor
Adoption will be done REGARDLESS of ability to conceive.
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PCOS
Diabetes
IR
Fibromyalgia
Glucoma
Retinopathy
Obese
"Manic Depressive"
Heal Spurs
Lymphoma (before DX with PCOS)
Chronic bleeding when AF arrives
Vericose Veins
I have just been diagnosed with the glucoma and retinopathy.(Thursday)..they don't know yet if it is from the clomid or from the diabetes..or both....I am now off clomid!
I'm so glad I logged on!!! I've often wondered the same thing. I haven't been formally dx w PCOS (my appt is this month) but am amazed at how much I have in common with what I've read, so I had to reply. I hope this helps, I have:
I KNOW something is wrong. I've had horrible cramps since I first got my pd (age 11). My cycle was always irregular. The gyn put me on BCP which helped the cramps but made the migraines worse. Even tried a BCP called Micronor. I had menopausal symptoms on that. It was supposed to be safe for migraneurs, but they became much worse, so I went off it. Now, my cycle is more "regular" 28 -38 days roughly-- which is more predictable compared to what it was. But, I've had bad cramps these past few years. I'm a wreck a week before my pd up to several days after. Some blood work indicates that I'm close to menopause -- at age 35. No kids yet. Feel as tho it may be too late.
Have had at least one large ovarian cyst.
Every once in a while I too, get a tingling/numbness down my left arm.
Also, I have thyroid symptoms but lab results read in the normal range. My Dr says that results can be "normal" but still have Wilson's Syndrome. Won't treat me for it, says she's had mixed results. Another Dr referred me to a site you may find interesting: www.DrRind.com
I've found some relief from a chiropractor and accupuncturist.
We may sound like hypochondriacs, but I've noticed that if I ignore symptoms, they just get worse, and then it becomes out of control.
... and that's really about it --- or at least, all I can remember, my memory is gone (they say that is part of the menopausal stuff!)
Wow, maybe alot of this is related.
Here's my list:
* teeth grinding
* TMJ
* major pins and needles (limbs falling asleep all over the place)!
* arthritis
* tendonitis- (i believe)- in right shoulder and both wrists.
*ankle pain-feels like a sprain most of the time
* back pain- mainly syatic nerve
* depression, severe mood swings and mild paranoia (which my doc tells me are not known signs of PCOS)
*really dry, flakey, itchy skin.
*sore, cracked heels- my feet could be classified as weapons!
*mild to moderate insomnia
*alergic to penacilin (all my life)
*seasonal alergies as well as some food alergies (developed in adolescence)
*very sensitive eyes
*asmatic bronchitis religiously twice a year but i use my blue puffer a few times a week.
*constant headaches
... of course pretty much everything that already comes with PCOS.
I know there's more but i dont want to have the longest list so i'll quit here!
My biggest problem right now is trying to find a doctor who gives a &%#* and won't label me a hyprocondriac!!!
This is day 2 for me here.
Thanks to all for the input.Lots of info.
I'm 34yrs, Husband, 6yr son.(whole other story)
Sudden weight gain 2 years now. With no control.
PMS (I thought) since puberty.
Dec -98 noticed sore or sensitive mouth and throat.Quit smoking-no relief
Fall- 2000 severe leg cramps,night sweats,nightmares,worst cases of anxity and anger.
First time in life to cry at the first wrong look or statement.(cry baby)
Jan -2001 Sore throat very much a problem.
Feb-2001 lost period-Dentist refereal to check for oral cancer.Neg thank God!
Mar-2001 developed twitching in left eye.
April- yearly exam-First blood re-reported everything(New DR)Finally took seriosly!
May- dianosed PCOS-Gluc perscribed but told to wait for other tests to come back.DR still failed to give info or plan of action.Told me to take 5 dif meds.
June-2001 got period(help of bc)(17th) Broke out in hives.
Stopped all meds.
July- Taking Zyrtec & Allegra after ER visit(face swelled)
Sept2001 Hives still,went to allergist- He refered me for sonogram for PCOS.
Also dealing with ALL symptoms of ovarian cancer.Worst than the PCOS symptoms.
Present- scared sh_tless!
This is why I am here.
Results due Friday the 5th.
Possitive thoughts please.
Anyone else with hives?
__________________ Endometriosis (Infertility Cause)
Andnomyosis (Infertility/Miscarry Cause)
Fibroid tummores(One reason for Non stop AF)
Tubal ligation syndrome(Sister of PCOS)
Check this link out for more information!!
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