2sweetcheeks

I have not been officially dx with PCOS yet...still in the testing phase and show most of the symptoms....here goes the rest of it:
IBS
hypertension
osteoarthritis in hips and neck
flat feet
fatigue
migraines
chronic sinus problems...could be due to allergies
teeth grinding
depression
anxiety
achy/tingling in arms
tendonitis in shoulders
PMDD
x-linked hypophosphatemic rickets(Kind of a long explanation...I will explain if asked)
reactive hypoglycemia
tipped uterus
I know I am probably forgetting some...but that about covers it. LOL
I am so relieved to see that I am not alone in all my problems!! I am 29 and feel so old sometimes!! *HUGS* to all!!

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Dx: PCOS 3/2003
Dx: Insulin Resistance 5/2003 (syndrome x)
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High blood pressure
High cholesterol
high testosterone
pineal cyst
chiari malformation type 1
x-linked hypophosphatemic rickets

on metformin 2000 mg
prinizide 10/12.5 mg
k-phos (not sure of dose)
spironolactone 50 mg
amiloride 5 mg
Wellbutrin XL 300 mg

JaydeEyes

Hey there cysters, what an excellent topic...my other health probs include Asthma and allergies BUT reading over these is really intresting and frustrating for me....i am a nursing student and a ton of everyone elses problems really make me think...this is what i am seeing.....
with some diseases...the body's response to the abnormalities is inflamation (asthma, allergies, IBS, all forms of arthritis with the exception of Rheumatoid arthritis, migraines) a connection? perhaps so! these are called autoimmune responses, the process of the body trying to fight something, and causing even more problems, hope this helps

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Military wife
1500mg metformin
starting 1st round of Clomid 1/02

ArcticAngel

Wow...there are a lot of common symptoms...it would be interesting if someone (maybe me) could find the time, once this topic reaches 100 cysters to add each symptom up to see what the percentages are...i.e. 75 out of 100 women with PCOS also have TMJ (this seems to be a popular one...I dunno if this is right I havent counted, but you get the drift )

Here are mine:

PCOS
TMJ
acid reflux/GERD
back pain
knee and ankle issues
insomnia
carpal tunnel
endometriosis
Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Some of these I have not been dx with, but they're there..LOL

I'm gonna consider adding 'em up...mrsmiaow you wanna help?

princess5

I have all symptoms of PCOS (except excess hair growth), extremely heavy and painful periods, hayfever, gastro reflux, mild psoriasis, permanent fungal infection on feet(yuck!sounds worse than it is!)Apart from that fit and healthy!

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Princess5
diagnosed 1999
all the symptoms :-) plus endometriosis
Weight loss so far:
Start: 288lbs
Current: 288lbs
Goal: 182lbs
Trying to lose weight

HRCabrio99

IBS!!!!!! I hate it.

Anxiety Disorder

Allergies

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Married husband Jon 9/00

No kids
Two dogs Bullet (3) & Lola (1)

Diagnosed PCOS 1997
tried Glucophage 3 years (didn't work)
Diagnosed IBS-D 1993

Currently taking:
Desogen (love it), Paxil, Multivitamin (Centrum Performance), Calcium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B Complex,
CoQ-10 Enzyme

michelle j

hi there!
well, my list doesn't seem as long now that i've read this post. even so i still feel old beyond my years. here goes...

pcos symtoms (except for thinning hair)
IR-metformin
clinical depression-zoloft
migraines-imitrex
visual migraine-no treatment
cluster headaches-no treatment
muscle twitch-flexeril (muscle relaxer)
bad back-darvocet when needed
fibrocystic breast disease-no treatment
alergies-allegra
teeth grinding
constant PMS

if i didn't have two children and take all the meds, i think i'd drink myself into a stupor!! thank god for a very understanding hubby

michelle j


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TxLily

Well I think this is an excellent topic. I know one thing..after reading all your posts I certainly dont feel so alone now!

Heres my list:

PCOS- Male pattern baldness, Male-like hair growth, Either having the period from hell or not having one at all for months on end...finally got that straightened out with BCPs. Skin tags. Dark skin under arms, inner thighs, neck.

Boils- rarely since the BCPs

Tingling, Stinging, in extremities and on the top of my head.

A horrible back- there have been times I couldnt straighten up for a few days. My father and all three of my Aunts have had back surgery.

High Blood Pressure- Toprol and another one that I cant remember.

Depression- Have been on Celexa, Effexor. Currently on Wellbutrin.

Muscle Aches- I hurt all over. I wake up every morning hurting.

Dizziness on occasion.

Eye twitching.

Horrible near sightedness.

IBS- Havent been diagnosed but my doc says probably so.

Slightly high Triglycerides.

Well ill tell you what, im going to stop here, im getting depressed!! I just wish that doctors would take this whole thing a little more serious than they do. It seems like every doctor I go to refers to this "syndrome" as a fertility problem, I for one would like some of the other tons of things wrong with us all, addressed!!

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strop2000

hi everyone.we needed this. why?bx now we all can relate properly. here's my list
IBS DX IN 1998
PCOS 1997
HEARING LOSS
BAD EYE SIGHT
PLANTAR FASCIITAS( VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY FLAT FEET. THE DUCKS ARE JEALOUS)
MIGRAINS
ANXIETY
DEPRESSION
CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME
ARTHRITIS
WEAK ANKLES
BAD BACK
SHARP SHOOTING UP THE LEFT SIDE OF MY HEAD


THAT'S ALL I CAN REMEMBER FOR NOW

IF I WAS A HORSE THE'Y PUT ME DOWN

WHY IS IBS IN MOST OF OUR POSTS? SEEM INTERESTING
NEED A RELIEF FOR IBS TRY SOME LICORICE BLACK \RED SEEM TO WORK


SEE YA JANELLE

linni

My turn!

-PCOS of course and all the lovelies to go with it-including IR
-Depression (haha linni depressed?)
-Venous Angioma (that's a malformation on the right side of my brain)
-IBS- the doctors seem to disagree on this one
-rapid heartrate-normal sinus rythm though
-Constant headaches-doctors disagree on what's causing these too
-borderline high bloodpressure... this seems to have gotten better though with my weight loss
-oh also some sort of sinus problem that makes me more prone to get sinus infections.. funny thing is 2 weeks ago was the first time i ever had trouble with my sinuses.

that's all I can think of at the moment but that's plenty

-Oh yeah i forgot I've also been diagnosed with having IDIOT DOCTORS!

linni



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Belle

Luckily I've been diagnosed with every little...

Too much bronchitis as a child (likely allergy related - fall and spring).

Increasing allergies with age (and a move from the area in which I received allergy shots as a child).

... some heel pain occasionally (heel spurs?).

I guess I've been lucky (except for the PCOS - actually at my age I'm lucky to have finally gotten the diagnosis before any more potential harm can occur, I envy those who are finding out early in life!).

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Dx with PCOS 11/27/01.

Allison

TxJessy - have you been tested for diabetes recently? Several of the symptoms you listed under "PCOS" are also highly indicative of diabetes.

The AMA has recently published their findings that PCOS and Diabetes Type 2 are related - I could have told them that 11 years ago

Allison
PCOS & Type 2 Diabetes

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Allison

ArcticAngel

Cysters...please continue posting...

OK so I got bored last weekend went through and listed everyone's symptoms...some interesting results so far, but need 14 more responses to get 100....

I'll post the results when I reach 100 If anyone cares, that is...LOL

mrsmiaow

WOW! I never thought this topic would be so popular!
Guess what ladies? I am now told I have a fatty liver and gallstones. DAMN DAMN DAMN!

Artic Angel please let me know whtat hits 100. Would love to be able to compile a list of most popular and compare. Email me if you have the results.

KEEPING MY CHIN(S) UP here, or I'll go insane.

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Danielle
email me at mrsmiaow@soulcysters.com
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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NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF A CAT !

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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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NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF A CAT !

ArcticAngel

mrsm...

I DO have the results I have it in Excel..I suppose I could post them with just 86 instead of 100...close enough? Was thinking of just doing that anyway...

crazygirl

Well here I go!

- PCOS
- IBS
- And probably a whole lot of other things just waiting around the corner to strike!

And I even think that's too much!

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Me [31] DH [33]
Diagnosed - Sept 2001
My 2 miracle babies conceived with Clomid are
Isabella born 23rd May 2003
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Steve born 11th August 2006
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