Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Is anybody NOT lowcarbing to treat PCO/insulin resistance

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I have been on glucophage for 3 1/2 months and have been exercising 5 times a week for the last five weeks.  I also began eating low fat and more fiber because of elevated cholesterol.  I did see an improvement on my triglycerides as a result of taking the meds.  I am losing weight now and definitely inches from the added exercise.  I think the glucophage is making it easier to lose weight. sha

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I have been taking metformin for almost 3 months. I havent been eating any diffrent.. I ride my bike every once in a while and I have lost 20 pounds. Mariah

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In article <h82c2.2859$Ur1.1017…@news3.mia>, "Mariah" <thom…@bellsouth.net> wrote: > I have been taking metformin for almost 3 months. I havent been eating any > diffrent.. I ride my bike every once in a while and I have lost 20 pounds. > Mariah

Are any of you that are taking metformin begun having regular cycles (if you didn’t already have them?) Karen — ———- Brightest of Blessings

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Me!  I am now like clockwork.  It’s quite unbelievable for me.  I never had anything close to regular periods on my own before being on Metformin. Barbara K. Taverner <onem…@webspan.net> wrote in message

news:onemind-1112980139340001@max2-36.mor.nj.webspan.net.. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Are any of you that are taking metformin begun having regular cycles (if >you didn’t already have them?) >Karen >– >———- >Brightest of Blessings

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Rhiannon <rhian…@mnsi.net> wrote in message

news:01be23f2$3a836520$0100a8c0@maggie… >Although it seems as though low-carbing is a very effective cure for the >symptoms of PCOS/insulin resistance, but  are there any ladies on here NOT >low-carbing to treat it? Although I am considering lowcarb myself both to >help w/the symptoms of whatever is that I have (be it PCOS or >Hypothyroidism or both)  and to lose weight, I was curious as to whether it >could be controlled by medicine such as Metformin/Resulin alone and a >normal diet(menaing healthy and balanced). >Luck, health  and fertility to all >Maggie

Well, the Zone diet is a moderate carb, healthy, and balanced diet.   If you can’t handle low carbing it, which I absolutely can’t, then consider the Zone diet.  I do a modified Zone diet (a little more protein, a bit fewer carbs) and it has helped a lot and I don’t feel deprived at all. Barbara

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BAgnew <bag…@mail.utexas.edu> wrote in article <74s3kk$im…@geraldo.cc.utexas.edu>… Barbara, Funny you should mention "the Zone" cause I just orderd the book from Amazon.com, and both my hubby and I(hubby could stand to lose around 60 lbs or so, is a big sweets eater and pop drinker , and has diabetes and HPB in his family) will most likely be doing it as soon as the book comes or at the very latest, after Xmas .  I think I could easily handle the Zone since I am not a terribly heavy carb eater and LOVE fruits & veggies. I looked at Atkins but it was jsut too damn restrictive for me. I want a WOE that I can use easily and enjoyably for the rest of my life. Thanks, good luuk, and Happy Holidays! Maggie

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CBraly2000 <cbraly2…@aol.com> wrote in article <19981210011717.01483.00000…@ng-fq1.aol.com>… Carrie, Your page is wonderful and your little "miracle boy" is a beauty! I got a lot of helpful info from the page Thanks and God bless you & yours this holiday season. Your Cyster in pain and hope Maggie

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I started Rez in September, lost 4 pounds in October, 5 in November, despite some huge emotional losses, and the start of holidays–meaning my main menu consisted of fast food and pie…. Didn’t loose on low carb for six weeks. Jaeme

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For those of you tring the low carb.  There is a new cookbook out by Fran McCullough  The Low-Carb Cookbook.  She introduces herself in the begining as having been diganosed with both insulin resistance and pcos.  I just got it this weekend, but it looks pretty good. I was diganosed with pcos 7 years ago and have gone through many different treatments of the symptoms.  I go for my insulin test on Monday. Candi

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I also picked up the McCullough Low-Carb Cookbook last month and am thrilled to find good recipes for low-carb eating.  I had Lemon Ricotta Cheese with Rasberry Sauce for dessert tonight!     –Marsha

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> are there any ladies on here NOT >low-carbing to treat it?

I will probably not be lowcarbing it.   I am a fairly new diagnosis and have not yet worked out a treatment plan.   But, lowcarb is not a natural way of eating for me.  I am a fairly lowfat veggies/grains/pasta type with a little meat/dairy here and there and very little sugar/fruit/sweets.   I tried high protein/lowcarb once and had adverse effects, and it wasn’t my "natural" eating style.   I don’t think I could stay on anything that made me deprive myself for any length of time and be sucessful with it. We’ll have to see what happens with treatment… Tracy ************************************************************************** ***********        "Minds are like Parachutes…… They only function when OPEN" ************************************************************************** ***********

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In article <01be23f2$3a836520$0100a8c0@maggie>,   "Rhiannon" <rhian…@mnsi.net> wrote: > Although it seems as though low-carbing is a very effective cure for the > symptoms of PCOS/insulin resistance, but  are there any ladies on here NOT > low-carbing to treat it? Although I am considering lowcarb myself both to > help w/the symptoms of whatever is that I have (be it PCOS or > Hypothyroidism or both)  and to lose weight, I was curious as to whether it > could be controlled by medicine such as Metformin/Resulin alone and a > normal diet(menaing healthy and balanced). > Luck, health  and fertility to all > Maggie

I only just heard about this low-carb diet stuff.  My doctor’s never said anything about it.  I started researching on the web today though.  Planning to go to the bookstore this weekend and see if I can find a good book on it. Mary (aka Mimo) — "Evil will always triumph because good is dumb." – Dark Helmet ———–== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==———- http://www.dejanews.com/       Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own    

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Mary: I’ve picked up a pretty decent book on the low-carb thing, called "Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution," by Robert C. Atkins.  ISBN is 0-380-72729-3.  It’s a small paperback, and I think I got it from Amazon.com. Lisa – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -auntm…@shentel.net wrote: > In article <01be23f2$3a836520$0100a8c0@maggie>, >   "Rhiannon" <rhian…@mnsi.net> wrote: > > Although it seems as though low-carbing is a very effective cure for the > > symptoms of PCOS/insulin resistance, but  are there any ladies on here NOT > > low-carbing to treat it? Although I am considering lowcarb myself both to > > help w/the symptoms of whatever is that I have (be it PCOS or > > Hypothyroidism or both)  and to lose weight, I was curious as to whether it > > could be controlled by medicine such as Metformin/Resulin alone and a > > normal diet(menaing healthy and balanced). > > Luck, health  and fertility to all > > Maggie > I only just heard about this low-carb diet stuff.  My doctor’s never said > anything about it.  I started researching on the web today though.  Planning > to go to the bookstore this weekend and see if I can find a good book on it. > Mary (aka Mimo) > — > "Evil will always triumph because good is dumb." – Dark Helmet > ———–== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==———- > http://www.dejanews.com/       Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own

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Although it seems as though low-carbing is a very effective cure for the symptoms of PCOS/insulin resistance, but  are there any ladies on here NOT low-carbing to treat it? Although I am considering lowcarb myself both to help w/the symptoms of whatever is that I have (be it PCOS or Hypothyroidism or both)  and to lose weight, I was curious as to whether it could be controlled by medicine such as Metformin/Resulin alone and a normal diet(menaing healthy and balanced).   Luck, health  and fertility to all Maggie

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Rhiannon wrote: > Hypothyroidism or both)  and to lose weight, I was curious as to whether it > could be controlled by medicine such as Metformin/Resulin alone and a > normal diet(menaing healthy and balanced).

I haven’t tried the medicine yet, but I can vouch that a low-fat, wellbalanced diet has not helped at all.  At 5′6" I’m 250 lbs and the needle on the scale does not budge not matter what I do.  I should mention, though, that I haven’t tried the low-carb diet some cysters have had success with yet (I’m looking to find a vegetarian version). Take care, Claudia

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I’m not low carbing.  Of course I’m not high carbing either.  Just trying to eat a balanced diet.  I am on Metformin (for 3 mths now) and have lost 8 pounds with no change in diet or exercise from what I did before the Metformin. God Bless You  <*(((><       Carrie   ;o)~    from Oklahoma Carrie’s Home Page (PCOS) http://hometown.aol.com/cbraly2000/home.index.html For info. on treatment of PCOS with the drug Metformin go to this site… http://www.ivf.com/pcostreat.html

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