ddesroches13

Well, besides having PCOS with all the fun stuff it gives you (I take Diane-35 for it) I have the following grocery list of medical problems:

IBS - Imodium (I keep them in business)
Manic/Depression - Effexor & Clonazepam
Diabetes - Metformin
High Blood Pressure - Atenolol & Hydrochlorthiazide
Gallbladder disease - removed Nov/00
GERD - Prevacid
Hiatus hernia
Severe fatty liver
Morbidly obese
Migraines (hormone induced)
PMS (big time!)
Hot flashes (I feel like I'm on fire!)
Fatigue
Heel pain (probably from weight)
Arthritis in hips
TMJ - bite guard
Teeth grinding
Near sightedness

After writing all these things down I never realized how long the list was. It's no wonder someone told me yesterday that I should live at my doctor's office because I am there so often. Nice comment, eh!

Thanks for having this site. I really need to talk to others with PCOS.



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Opal

OP,
Good question!
Ok, here's my list:
1996 Hyperthyroidism treated with radioactive iodine. Done twice.
1997 Hypothyroid from previous treatment
Gained 100 pounds within 6 months
Weight mostly located in middle stomach
Testosterone, Cholesterol
and Triglycerides dangerously high
Periods stopped
While being checked for Cushing's etc.
found brain tumor called "meningioma"
Ulcers on tongue
Pericardial Effusion
Fatty liver
Plus all the symptoms of PCOS except infertility


So that's my menu.
These symptoms and signs all developed within a 6 month period. With all the doctors and treatments I have been through, the only change in the last 4 years is getting my period back recently after starting glucophage. Still looking for the elusive doctor that can look at all these ala carte ailments and produce one disorder.

Thanks for reading this far,
Opal

kezt77

k this is me:
-dxed with Hidradenitis Suppurativa in july 2000 ( a skin disorder causing boil or cyst like sores in various areas of the body)
-this led me to PCOS (see my list in my sig)
-chronic sinusitis due to my body lacking in a blood protein (immnuo globin really) called ICG or IGC (makes the mucus lining that traps germs)
-prone to chest infections because of the sinus trouble
-huge family history of diabetes and HS (both grandfathers died from diabetes and both had HS sores)
-mother has autoimmune disorder called Sclero Derma
-i had pre-eclampsia with my son that made my BP go to 190/115 i was on meds for 3 months to get it down to 150/90 which is still higher than it always was before
-joint and bone pains every month
- tendonitis (similar to carpal tunnel)in my wrists after my son was born in 97. i required physio because i couldnt hold ANYTHING and dropped my little baby in the tub!!! i still get swollen wrists when i am working with my hands like painting

and thats all i can think of for now. but my son also has chronic sinusitis from the same missing immuno=globin. he will require IV immuno-therapy for it within the next couple of years

karrie (baskets full of trouble but i still try to laugh and grin)

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karrie
28 F
BC Canada
mom to one boy (1997)
not TTC, but not on BC
*alopecia, hs, hirtuism, high BP, skin tags, AN (dark skin patches), obesity, IR, infertility now, slight depression, irregular TOM, painful OVU*

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karrie (29)
AB Canada
mom to Kevin(07/1997)
and Darian (07/2002)
*alopecia, hs, hirtuism, high BP, skin tags, AN (dark skin patches), obesity, IR dx jan02, infertility 4 yrs, slight depression, irregular TOM, painful OVU, foot pain frequently*

Bri25

OK ladies,
Here it goes in no specific order....
My Ever so Lovely Profile:
NO menstrual cycles without the help of BC (stopped 18 mths ago)
Hirsituism...lots of hair in all the wrong places!
Alopecia...Losing that hair in others
Acne, yep on the back, face, chest
(thank goodnes for winter...cover it up!)
Mood swings, fatigue, depression (not currently on any meds), nearsightedness, joint pain in fingers and knees.
Terrible bloating (somehow I can manage to put on 7-10 lbs in water weight in 1 week)
Allergies
Raynauds Syndrome
Insomnia
Sometimes get shakey, lightheaded and dizzy.
IBS and colitis
Eat right and exercise to keep my weight and triglycerides in check...so far so good!
Gee, now I feel like a hypocondriac....well, all in the name of science, right?
If there are any like me out there and wanna talk...I have a wonderful listening ear (two of them
sabrinawhatley@hotmail.com
CHIN UP EVERYBODY!!!

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nae

I feel that if I say ditto I've said enough, but here goes: I suffer from HAIR LOSS, TMJ, NERVE DAMAGE, HIGH BLOODPRESS - at times, IBS - especially after sex, TERRIBLE PMS, POOR CIRCULATION, JOINT PAINS (shoulders & hips), TOTAL HAIRY BODY, BAD SKIN - at times, RAYNAUDS SYNDROME,
SENSITIVE TO CARBS - muscles will hurt after eating certain ones..wierd!!! ANEMIA, DARK PATCHES ON SKIN, ANXIETY, SPEEP APENA - at times, and my husband thinks I'm loony! I know I'm sane...just in pain!!!

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EDD May 30, '04
dong quai + vitex
+HPT - Sept 30
Confirmed - Oct 1
1st Beta - Oct 1 2688
1st u/s - Oct 9 - 6wk
1st HB - Nov 6 - 10 wk
baby girl - May12, '04

EDD Nov2, '06
dong quai + vitex
+HPT - Feb 24
Confirmed - Feb 25
1st beta - Mar 8 9000's
1st u/s - Mar 13 - 6wk
1st HB - Apr 25 - 12wk
Baby boy - Oct 12, '06




TTC #9years ('95 -'04)
1 ectopic June 21, '96
1 M/C Oct 21, '02
1 M/C Apr 21, '08

Aces55

I am a newbie and I have a bone spur in my foot, acne, hypothyroid, high blood pressure, Acid Reflux, allergies, depression, and now my doc says he suspects PCOS. Also, I have yeast infections like once every 4 weeks.

Amanda

angelwithwings01

Well,i dont know where to start..I have asthma,i also have a very rare blood dosorder called'jessners lymphocytic infiltrate'!! bascially my immune system is working too hard,i.e.killing off the good cells as well as the bad,there is no treatment,i get HUGE rashes on my trunk,which are kept under control with potent steriod creams,they did try me with an anti-malrial*sp* drug but i developed urticaria having only been diagnosed with pcos a few days ago,im feeling pretty p'd off at the moment!.but i have been wondering if there is some sort of a conection?

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Was DX August 2001,now the Docs are not so sure...
Single(yay!) after being with an emotionally abusive partner for 5 1/2 yrs(what goes around comes around...)

Proud momma of 10 guinea pigs!

Women are like tea-bags,they never know how strong they are until there in hot water!

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Snitch

Well looks like I'm normal(ish)!
I have PCOS............and all that goes with it.
Endometriosis
Suspected IBS
Bruxism (never even thought this could be related)
Hay Fever
Headaches
Depression (treated brilliantly with Prozac)
Skin Tags
Funny bone in my foot that hurst when I walk, got worse over last 2 years.
Insomnia
Fatigue
Regular Swimmers Ear

I could cope with all the above if the weight would just stop piling on ...... I don't over eat...... can't understand it.

Love to you all
Jayne
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Snitch x
1 gourgeous son - 7yrs
Age 32
TTC 5yrs
Chlomid x2
IVF 2 attempts
ovarian drilling 12/07/01
Still hoping!

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1 gourgeous son - 7yrs
Age 32
TTC 5yrs
Chlomid x3 trys
IVF 2 attempts
ovarian drilling 12/07/01
Still hoping!

Serena

OK. I'll add mine:

obesity
migraines (controlled homepathically)
leg/muscle cramps
severely worn disc in back
one moderately worn disc
sciatica
sinus
used to have high blood pressure until after I had my kids (1/2 dosage of drugs after first son, completely off BP medicine since the twins were born :-) )
night sweats
high triglycerides
hirsuitism (beautifully controlled with aldactone)
thinning hair on top (fine hair generally)
callused feet and hands
dark patches under arms, groin, sides of neck
skin tags
bruise easily (fair skin)
eye twitching
pain and stiffnes in joints
mildly obsessive/compulsive

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Serena
Melbourne, Australia
Spiro 100mg/day
3 boys through treatment :-)

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Serena
Melbourne, Australia
Aldactone 100mg/day
Metformin 1000mg/day
Calcium/Magnesium supplement
Cod Liver Oil
Glucosamine

3 boys through treatment: eldest is 19! and the twins are 17! YIKES!!

Maddy

First visit to this site but appears I have more in common with everyone than PCOS:

Dark patches of skin (inner thighs, elbows etc)
Skin tags
Muscle fatigue - slow to recover after exercise
short sightedness
Constant sore throat
Horrific PMT when Af does not appear - confusion, memory loss, irritability, exhaustion, teeth grinding at night, nightmares, hot flushes
Depression
BIG weight gain -
have known I have problem since miscarriage at 18 - told my original GP, persuaded him to refer me for scan after long time - finally diagnosed - but was told not to worry and that "Big is beautiful"
Changed GPs this year - only to be told by new one that probably have PCOS because I am fat!
Anyone know any helpful GPs in UK by the way?

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vanlangenamy

Ok here goes:

ir-avandia

asthma-maxair,albuterol,zopenex,advair

migraine-excedrine migraine

endometriosis-lots of painkillers

tachycardia(fast heart rate)- deep breathing

depression-wellbutrin

back aches(due to big boobs)-ibuprofen

allergies-zyrtec

poor concentration-kick in the pants

poor memory- notebook

poor memory- oops already said that one

lots of stress-ciggs (hence to wellbutrin)

skin tags

what a laundry list huh?

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If you have faith the size of a mustard seed....

Amy 29 (forever)
DH 36 Tom
DS 3 Johnathan (adopted 1998)
TTC #2
Avandia
Prenatal Vits
Wellbutrin

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Matthew 17:20

Amy 30
DH 37 Tom
DS 4 Johnathan (adopted 1998)
Angel baby @ 13 weeks (April 2002) Clomid, Dex and Avandia
Angel Baby @ 6 weeks (November 2002) No meds
Angel Baby @ 5 weeks (January 2003) No meds

Not currently TTC

ozdancer

This is a fantastic topic - both my sister & I have been dx PCOS & I'm fairly sure Mum has it too (had total hyst. now though).

My other dxs are:- asthma (dx as adult, not medicated, mild); have had problems with my feet & knees (partly heriditary remainder put down to ballet - not so sure anymore); all the usual PCOS sypmtoms (relatively mild heirtuism, acne, depression, ovarian cysts, irrigular cycle, weight gain, infertility) occational leg muscle cramps & back/neck problems incl. pinched nerves.

My sister's dxs:- asthma (since childhood); most PCOS sypmtoms; early onset of pds; week knees/ankles (sporting injuries) - could be more I'm not sure.

My Mum's dxs:- early onset of pds - were heavy & lots of related symptoms (put on bcp quite young); irritable bowl syndrome (when had hyst. uterus was scraped off the bowl - YUCK!); endometiosus (removed by total hyst.); verigo; regular headaches, tennis elbow & back/neck problems. That's all I can think of right now.

Thanks for reading, sorry it's a bit long.

Luv,
oxdancer

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tash77

I have

*IBS
*Migraines
*Alopecia
*PMS!
*obesity
*hairloss


not yet diagosed as having PCOS but i know i have it, going to see the gyno soon


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throw it in the wind.
If it is blown back,
it is yours forever.

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throw it in the wind.
If it is blown back,
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shelly

Here's my list:
1. PCOS- have the usual afflictions, hairy, fat, hair loss, acne.
2. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder- I clean alot and check locks, don't even get me started on this Anthrax thing either...I bring in my mail with bacon tongs and refuse to open it!
3. I suspect I have Costochodritis, it flares up about once a month for a couple of weeks.
4. I also get low blood sugar attacks that leave me weak, tired and hungry this is especially true if I have eaten a sugary meal/item and then do not eat again for a few hours.
5. I am really sensitive to light too. Any amount of time outside on a sunny day gives me a bad headache.

Jenny33

Here's my laundry list. Very interesting to see the similarities in what we all have (teeth grinding - who knew?)

*PCOS (and all that goes with it)
*Obesity
*Hair loss
*Depression (Celexa seems to be working)
*IBS and frequent heartburn
*Teeth grinding
*Mild allergies
*Blood clotting disorder
*Eczema
*Mild RSI (too much time on the computer!)

Jenny, 33, married
100 mg Spironolactone

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DX PCOS 1994
2 miscarriages and 4 rounds of IUI but...
Asher Emmet arrived on 1/5/05!