Weight Loss Diary 2017 - Goal 1-0-5

Cory may be able to offer some advice there, re PCOS. I haven't a clue. What happens with the cysts Misty? Would the pill help?
 
cate said:
Cory may be able to offer some advice there, re PCOS. I haven't a clue. What happens with the cysts Misty? Would the pill help?
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It would help with the hormonal balance but the pill has side effects on its own - and it may leave me worse off when I'm off it (in case I decide to gte pregnant). I'll ask Cory as to her advice. Thanks cate!!
 
I was on it for 10 years & it was great to have regular & lighter periods. It took me 6 months to get pregnant when I decided I did want children. Mine was a fairly strong dose pill. Getting your hormones back in some sort of balance would be nice. I don't miss hormones!
 
I met with a second doctor today. She said the pill would not help we with the hair loss. My family doctor said that too. I am waiting for an appointment with an endocrinologist but the bottom line seems like there is no cure and the best way I can manager my symptoms is diet and exercise and working with the naturopath. I must be doing something wrong with the diet because the hair loss has accelerated in the last two months and my period cycle is longer that it was. Maybe I need to incorporate more plant-based foods and pair back on protein. I am praying and hoping I see an improvement. Two more months till next blood test and naturopath visit.
 
just wanted to put thoughts down somewhere.

at a complete and total loss with hair. been on a healthy diet for a couple of months and my body is not taking it well - while I have dropped 3- 5 lbs, hair loss has worsened and cycle is longer than usual. not sure what to do anymore. may have to start looking at hair loss clinics but if the shedding doesnt stop, half those options may not be worthwhile. my hormonal balance is totally off. doctors have not been helpful thus far. going to seen an endocrinologist but it has been a long, lonely and unfruitful journey so far. at a complete loss. dont know what to do anymore.
 
I'm so sorry to hear that Misty. I hope the Endocrinologist will be able to help you xo
 
May as well record weight since I am here: 124.2lbs
I'm going for a glucose/insulin resistance test tomorrow. It's a two hour test where they draw blood every two hours. They give you a super sugary drink somewhere in between (yuck) to test glucose levels and insulin. This will tell me if my body is utilizing insulin or not properly.
 
It will be worth it if you get some answers & then some treatment or sound advice that will help you. All the best with it Misty.
 
good luck with the test, I hate that one, there is more sugar in that one drink than the amount of sugar I would normally have over a 3-4 day period.
 
quick question misty, how much protein are you eating? if you are not eating enough it can lead to hair loss
 
Trusylver said:
quick question misty, how much protein are you eating? if you are not eating enough it can lead to hair loss
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Hey Trus, eating enough protein, I'm not a vegetarian either, it's my hormonal balance that is off :/ But that said, I'm going to begin eating even cleaner - cutting out salad dressings and hidden sugars and upping some estrogen friendly foods like flaxseed, increasing spearmint tea consumption and not snacking as much. I have paired back on fruits. I will evaluate my situation for 30 more days. Thank you for your support!
 
Trusylver said:
good luck with the test, I hate that one, there is more sugar in that one drink than the amount of sugar I would normally have over a 3-4 day period.
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I know! I hope it doesn't throw my body off even more :/ I have heard it's disgusting.
 
Didn't go for the glucose test today but will need to make time next week. Plan is to eat even cleaner and increase uptake of estrogen friendly foods to help balance estrogen vs. testosterone levels.

- Apple cider vinegar- for inflammation
- Spearmint tea - lower testostrone
-30g flaxseed daily - helps estrogen
- No salad dressings - cuts sugar
- Cut coffee cold turkey next week during work week - helps adrenal function
- Handful of seeds
- More veggies - three meals with veggies
- Limit fruit - cuts sugar
- Jojoba oil massage once a week with essential oils
 
Sounds good Misty. Try to have that test hon. I'm dreading a skin prick test on Monday, but I need to get it done.
 
Good luck with your test Cate- you will be fine :)

I haven’t gotten my test yet but planning to either tomorrow morning or on the weekend.


cate said:
Sounds good Misty. Try to have that test hon. I'm dreading a skin prick test on Monday, but I need to get it done.
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My period hasn’t come yet and I’m on day 46 now ....

I combed out 100 hairs by 6am in the morning. Today I felt completely broken and locked myself into a bathroom stall at work and cried - I don’t like this, I don’t feel like myself at all, pcos and androgenetic alopecia suck!!!! It’s a confusing disease and one that is unique to each individual. Not sure what I’m doing anymore - endo’s office hasn’t called yet but I think I need some guidance from a specialist. It depresses me to think that if I had caught this earlier or if my doctor actually did her job right, I may not be in this predicament right now. But anyways, can’t change that.

I want something to give somewhere...anywhere....
 
Ugh period finally came...day 50 :/
Hair loss hasn't let up...going to give it another month of all I got re: clean eating and supplements and hope and prayers.
God, this has been an emotionally draining journey so far.


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