Bumpy things on your arms? Not quite sure what you mean. Can you enlighten me?
__________________ Christy
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Christy, you just increased to 1500, was that planned or did you notice 1000 wasn't working and then ask to increase? I am asking because I have been on 1000 for two weeks and it hasn't helped at all. I have also cut back on carbs and tried to eat more protein (but i hate meat so I still do not get a whole lot). Anyway, I though about calling tomorrow to ask for an increase.
p.s. I also have "nontraditional pcos"
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The plan was always to get up to 1500 because from what I've heard, anything less than that is not effective for PCOS usually. I went from 750 to 1500 (one pill to two.)
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Wow, doctor started me out at 1500mg, i wonder why not lower....
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I and my son have these...he also has them on his Legs. I have found using a loofa with Dove Ultramoisturizing liquid bath soap and a lotion (2times a day)with Latic Acid works wonders. It is caused by a excess of Keratin in the hair follicles and the only way to get rid of it is to SCRUB! It also is hereditary.
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hyperkeratosis pilaris, is what it is called... I have read it can be a sign of fatty acid deficiency. Also seems common in people who are overweight, have PCOS, IR, etc...
I have had them since I was at least 3. Have them on the fronts of my thighs, too, but not as bad. I have found the only way to get rid of them is to SCRUB in the shower (with a salt scrub or there used to be a Freeman raspberry-almond scrub I really liked) and use a good lotion afterwards. The lactic acid ones are supposed to help with the keratin formation but I never noticed them to do much for me.
I used to be embarassed by it but now I have notice so many people have it, I don't care so much any more.
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"We've tried to wash our hands of all of this
We never talk of our lacking relationships
And how we're guilt-stricken, sobbing, with our heads on the floor
We fell through the ice when we tried not to slip..."
- the verve pipe
I have also heard that it is a fatty acid deficiency, taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements is also supposed to help. I learned this on a web site that is very interesting called My Body Language http://www.mybodylanguage.co.uk/
You know those bumpy things on your arms? 
