I've been living with PCOS since I was 19 years old, I am now 30 and it's still here with me. When I was first diagnosed it was very hard to find any kind of information on the subject, but now there's so much it's hard to decide the right course of action. For me, PCOS keeps me overweight (100lbs to be exact) and with some excess hair (mostly on my tummy). I can shave the hair, but I cannot seem to lose the wieght. I feel hopeless, like a failure. I went to a gym and went on the gym diet and after a year of 5-6 days going to the gym and working out at home I had lost 12 pounds. I felt like such a loser and not yay a loser of weght. I felt like I had let myself down. I just got laid off from my job, so now there's no going to doctors for help or nutritionist. I am at a loss. I feel like I'm cursed, I know I'm not the only one who feels this way. It's like why me? But enough feeling sorry for myself...I bought a bicycle and I'm going to start using it everyday (tried walking but my knees hurt too much). I will find the right treatment and beat this thing. So I'm off to ride my bike. Good luck to all in your endeavors today. May we all find peace.
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Hello Willowjana:
I can understand why you would feel frustrated after living with PCOS for eleven years, but it sounds like you are also wanting to move forward with your life and are seeking resources to help. If so, you've come to the right place.
I'm going to list some articles that you may find helpful in learning more about managing your situation, and invite you to ask questions, submit information, just do whatever you feel is going to help you.
In terms of your job loss, there are many support groups in communities today as well as online groups that can help you. As with any health condition, adjusting to the changes that come with job loss have been shown to be easier to handle and more successful when job seekers work with others instead of going it alone. One of the best websites for assistance is http://www.job-hunt.org/ Look for the drop box on the upper left side of the home page. There you can enter in the state where you live and find resources specific to your area.
Thanks so much for writing to us, and we're looking forward to hearing more from you, and learning about your progress.
Take good care,
Pat
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October 16, 2009 - 6:52pmThis Comment
Thanks so much for the info! I'll be checking it all out and seeing what's best for me.
October 17, 2009 - 11:30pmThanks so much for the link! I will definately check it out.
October 29, 2009 - 9:03pmI feel youre pain... I to have PCOCS. You can see my story under Kraebel from Buffalo NY. I'm looking for the right treatment and Dr to help me. My weight is over by 40lbs....I told myself "get off youre butt and stop feeling sorry for yourself and do something about it" I tell you what, if it wasn't for the Internet I would not know where to go nor have other women who have this samething. We are all in this together and we will all be ok! With the help from this site we will get better!!!
December 11, 2009 - 10:33pmHi, I have PCOS...had problems conceiving and miscarried a lot. I was able to have 2 children and finally had to have a partial hysterectomy. My cysts are killing me with pain and the bloating is hurting sooo bad. I'm scared to have them removed because I'm already 100 lbs over weight and the excess hair under my chin has mulitplied. I have a strong family history of ovarian cancer and am worried I might get it if I keep them.
January 9, 2010 - 10:11pmAnon,
I'm so sorry that you've dealt with PCOS for so long and that it's caused you so much trouble (though I am joyful for you that you were able to have two children!)
I'm very concerned right now about your bloating and your pain. Is your doctor recommending that you have your ovaries removed?
With a strong family history of ovarian cancer, you surely know what a silent, nasty disease it is. Might it be that after you had your ovaries removed that you'd be able to get the weight under control and perhaps deal with the hormone changes with bio-identical hormone therapy?
How old are you, Anon? When was the last time you saw your doctor about this?
January 12, 2010 - 8:48amI understand your pain, I to have PCOS. The best advise I have for you is to have a OBGYN that is educate in PCOS and if not see an IVF Dr and they will be able to help you and find an OB that they know can give you treatment. Willo... do you plain on having any children? Seeing that you are 30 you need to let the Dr know. I'm 36 and I found out 5 yrs ago that I had PCOS but, I've had sign's since I was 19 -20 to. I have one son and he is 11. I got pregnant on my own but, it took 1 1/2 yrs. I'm just currently seeking serious treatment to control the PCOS so it don't control me...!!! Don't give up... I did and it took over my life for 4 yrs. I found support here... I'm stronger and more aware of my health issues and what Dr to see and what ?'s to ask and treatment opinion's I have. Stay strong and God Bless!
January 22, 2010 - 6:51pmI gave up the idea of children a long time ago. My husband would prolly like at least one I think, but I've grown so acustom to this disease and it's limits that I don't really have that desire anymore. If I'm meant to have kids, I will leave it in God's capable hands. In the end I have to just trust He knows what He's doing. On a happier not I've lost almost 15 pounds! Stay strong everyone and just keep pushing ahead. It's all we can do sometimes.
August 4, 2010 - 9:26amWillowjana - It's nice to hear from you again. Congratulations on your weight loss! Any tips you'd care to share with others? Pat
August 5, 2010 - 5:22pmThe biggest thing is balancing blood sugar levels which is also the hardest(to me anyways lol) and bad carbs. If you can stand it the south beach doet or a variation on it really works well. The first 2 weeks of that diet you'll see alot of weight loss because the main point of the first 2 weeks is to bring all your levels back to the starting point. My one complaint is I can't stick to it... I love bread way too much!! LOL Cheese toast is my favorite snack in the world and I want my sarah lee honey wheat and some real cheese not lowfat lol. I found this video on you tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfxYjzIqffM and have treid to contact the young woman. Her journey thru PCOS is amazing and I would love to know what she did because obviously it worked.
August 5, 2010 - 9:21pm