Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

PCO to PMS

Question:

Let’s just say, I’ve read ‘em all and am adapting ala Dana Carpender of www.holdthetoast.com .  I’m keeping carbs between 20 and 25 grams per day. I know there’s a lot of suggestion to take supplements, but I’m the biggest pill-hater there is, so I’m just going to have to wait and see what develops and what I absolutely HAVE to have.  I’d rather save my pill-popping for PMS symptoms and my monthly migraine (which seems to occur at ovulation–or in the past at what was the interrupted ovulation I was used to experiencing). I’m taking the Evening Primrose Oil capsules and OTC remedies under advisement. This is THE worst period I have ever had!!!!  The first one since LC was last month, and it was kind of like my body was saying, "oh, should I…naw…maybe….okay, a little bit."  I can’t believe how much I’ve put out the past two days! But since I haven’t had a proper period in 6 months, I’m sure there’s just plenty of lining to be shed, and maybe next month it will be better. Several years ago I did CAD and had great success, especially in the female hormone/menstruation department, so if you feel good and are happy with it, keep on truckin’!  I am thinking the PMS situation will get in hand after normal cycles are established.  We’ll see, huh?!  Are you trying to get pregnant?  (Just curious!) — Becky 5′2" 245/217.5/115 since 3/11/00 Perseverance is not a long race. It is many short races one right after another.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Becky, I too, have PCOS and am doing CAD.  I was on it a week and had the worst PMS of my life!!  I started AF on Saturday, but it only lasted a day! Anyway…what LC diet are you following? Maureen

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 Are you trying to get pregnant?  (Just curious!)

Becky, We aren’t doing anything high tech to get pg, we’re letting what happens happen.  I’m 38, dh is 39.  We have one daughter conceived by a miracle when the doctor wasn’t in the office to do an insemination. I’m really trying to get the "side effects" of PCOS under control with diet. I’ve had a "reversal" of the disease, where my doctor said the cysts are gone and my ovaries are not enlarged.   I thought for sure I was going to have my period.  I was hoping that was the reason for no weight loss in 2 weeks, but only had slight bleeding for one day, and still no loss.  I’m hoping that increasing my water and watching my reward meal will help. We’ll see. ) Maureen

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Yeah, I think you’ve really got to watch the RM or it becomes a free-for-all and leads to cravings during the day. Good luck on your journey!  We had our third baby last year at ages 36 and 38.  When I found out I was pregnant I asked the doctor, rather sheepishly, "am I too old for this?"  And he said, "apparently not!"  Smart ass! — Becky 5′2" 245/211/115 since 3/11/00 Perseverance is not a long race. It is many short races one right after another.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Are you trying to get pregnant?  (Just curious!) Becky, We aren’t doing anything high tech to get pg, we’re letting what happens happen.  I’m 38, dh is 39.  We have one daughter conceived by a miracle when the doctor wasn’t in the office to do an insemination. I’m really trying to get the "side effects" of PCOS under control with diet. I’ve had a "reversal" of the disease, where my doctor said the cysts are gone and my ovaries are not enlarged. I thought for sure I was going to have my period.  I was hoping that was the reason for no weight loss in 2 weeks, but only had slight bleeding for one day, and still no loss.  I’m hoping that increasing my water and watching my reward meal will help. We’ll see. ) Maureen

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Becky, I too, have PCOS and am doing CAD.  I was on it a week and had the worst PMS of my life!!  I started AF on Saturday, but it only lasted a day!  Anyway…what LC diet are you following?   Maureen

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I hope it helps you as much as it does me, I am unbearable without it, even I annoy me 8-).  Good Luck Laurie – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Thanks!  That’s helpful information.  (Especially since I’m the biggest pill-a-phobe I know!) — Becky 5′2" 245/217.5/115 since 3/11/00 Perseverance is not a long race. It is many short races one right after another. No, I don’t, my current bottle says to take 2 capsules, 2-4 times daily, but I take two capsules a day with my morning meal. Laurie Do you just follow the label as far as dose? — Becky 5′2" 245/220/115 since 3/11/00 Perseverance is not a long race. It is many short races one right after another. I have been taking Evening Primrose Oil capsules for the last 3 years, and I have found it really helpful with the mood swings.  I don’t turn into Attila the Hunny anymore, but I still get a little teary.  It may take a few months to notice an improvement. Laurie  So, now I’d like to know what the womenfolk out there do for their PMS while LCing?  I was pretty used to being a real bitch most of the time with the PCO thing (so much testosterone made me crabby!), but I like being the LC Becky now and don’t want to get crazy every month. Thanks for any help! —  Becky  5′2" 245/220/115  since 3/11/00  Perseverance is not a long race.  It is many short races one right after another.

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I get some outrageous PMS — my whole family walks around in terror of me during that time.  Fortunately, since they don’t want to be around me during that time anymore than I want to be around them, the following is my method of handling it: Food doesn’t help me during PMS.  The only thing that helps is a warm tub in a dark room with candles lit and the aromatherapy machine turned on with lavender oil in it.  Then a nap.  And maybe a pile of Vanity Fair magazines on the bed and the bedroom door closed. Sometimes a girl’s gotta have a little girl time. Speck 5′9" 150/136/125 (had a little mini whoosh this week!) Atkins 2-20-00

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Wise post!  I take that girl time whenever I can get it.  Fortunately hubby understands.  Just like I appreciate his need to go to "the Cave" for a cigar or out to the golf course for a round of male bonding! — Becky 5′2" 245/210/115 since 3/11/00 People would enjoy life more if, once they got what they wanted, they could remember how much they wanted it.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I get some outrageous PMS — my whole family walks around in terror of me during that time.  Fortunately, since they don’t want to be around me during that time anymore than I want to be around them, the following is my method of handling it: Food doesn’t help me during PMS.  The only thing that helps is a warm tub in a dark room with candles lit and the aromatherapy machine turned on with lavender oil in it.  Then a nap.  And maybe a pile of Vanity Fair magazines on the bed and the bedroom door closed. Sometimes a girl’s gotta have a little girl time. Speck 5′9" 150/136/125 (had a little mini whoosh this week!) Atkins 2-20-00

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Sorry, what’s PCO and RM? It seems to relate to another post I put up. Tx J * Sent from AltaVista http://www.altavista.com Where you can also find related Web Pages, Images, Audios, Videos, News, and Shopping.  Smart is Beautiful

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So, now I’d like to know what the womenfolk out there do for their PMS while LCing?  I was pretty used to being a real bitch most of the time with the PCO thing (so much testosterone made me crabby!), but I like being the LC Becky now and don’t want to get crazy every month.

A couple years ago, my PMS was out of control.  My doctor put me on a very lose dose (10mg) of Paxil, and boy did it work!  I went off of it last summer for various reasons, and my symptoms havne’t returned (course, my life has changed drastically for the better, too, so that could have been part of it) Screamer, aka the Brick Tapper On Atkins Induction – Eternally 244/228/140

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So, now I’d like to know what the womenfolk out there do for their PMS while LCing?  I was pretty used to being a real bitch most of the time with the PCO thing (so much testosterone made me crabby!), but I like being the LC Becky now and don’t want to get crazy every month.

A couple years ago, my PMS was out of control.  My doctor put me on a very lose dose (10mg) of Paxil, and boy did it work!  I went off of it last summer for various reasons, and my symptoms havne’t returned (course, my life has changed drastically for the better, too, so that could have been part of it)

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said, and I quote: I know I can’t.  But I did make some of Lynne’s Chocolate the first day, and shared with hubby.  The Pop-Tarts were surprisingly DISsatisfying!

Someone was talking recently about foods they found hard to resist. Mine would be those chocolate poptarts with the vanilla filling. Lucky for me, I’ve never been able to find them in California, so I haven’t had one in 5 years

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I thought I was eating the fudge ones, but they were my son’s S’mores one–gag me with a spoon!  Oh well, didn’t need ‘em anyway!!!  Shouldn’t even let the kids have ‘em. — Becky 5′2" 245/217.5/115 since 3/11/00 Perseverance is not a long race. It is many short races one right after another.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – said, and I quote: I know I can’t.  But I did make some of Lynne’s Chocolate the first day, and shared with hubby.  The Pop-Tarts were surprisingly DISsatisfying! Someone was talking recently about foods they found hard to resist. Mine would be those chocolate poptarts with the vanilla filling. Lucky for me, I’ve never been able to find them in California, so I haven’t had one in 5 years

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Thanks!  That’s helpful information.  (Especially since I’m the biggest pill-a-phobe I know!) — Becky 5′2" 245/217.5/115 since 3/11/00 Perseverance is not a long race. It is many short races one right after another. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – No, I don’t, my current bottle says to take 2 capsules, 2-4 times daily, but I take two capsules a day with my morning meal. Laurie Do you just follow the label as far as dose? — Becky 5′2" 245/220/115 since 3/11/00 Perseverance is not a long race. It is many short races one right after another. I have been taking Evening Primrose Oil capsules for the last 3 years, and I have found it really helpful with the mood swings.  I don’t turn into Attila the Hunny anymore, but I still get a little teary.  It may take a few months to notice an improvement. Laurie  So, now I’d like to know what the womenfolk out there do for their PMS while LCing?  I was pretty used to being a real bitch most of the time with the PCO thing (so much testosterone made me crabby!), but I like being the LC Becky now and don’t want to get crazy every month. Thanks for any help! —  Becky  5′2" 245/220/115  since 3/11/00  Perseverance is not a long race.  It is many short races one right after another.

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Do you just follow the label as far as dose? — Becky 5′2" 245/220/115 since 3/11/00 Perseverance is not a long race. It is many short races one right after another. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have been taking Evening Primrose Oil capsules for the last 3 years, and I have found it really helpful with the mood swings.  I don’t turn into Attila the Hunny anymore, but I still get a little teary.  It may take a few months to notice an improvement. Laurie  So, now I’d like to know what the womenfolk out there do for their PMS while LCing?  I was pretty used to being a real bitch most of the time with the PCO thing (so much testosterone made me crabby!), but I like being the LC Becky now and don’t want to get crazy every month. Thanks for any help! —  Becky  5′2" 245/220/115  since 3/11/00  Perseverance is not a long race.  It is many short races one right after another.

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No, I don’t, my current bottle says to take 2 capsules, 2-4 times daily, but I take two capsules a day with my morning meal.   Laurie – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Do you just follow the label as far as dose? — Becky 5′2" 245/220/115 since 3/11/00 Perseverance is not a long race. It is many short races one right after another. I have been taking Evening Primrose Oil capsules for the last 3 years, and I have found it really helpful with the mood swings.  I don’t turn into Attila the Hunny anymore, but I still get a little teary.  It may take a few months to notice an improvement. Laurie  So, now I’d like to know what the womenfolk out there do for their PMS while LCing?  I was pretty used to being a real bitch most of the time with the PCO thing (so much testosterone made me crabby!), but I like being the LC Becky now and don’t want to get crazy every month. Thanks for any help! —  Becky  5′2" 245/220/115  since 3/11/00  Perseverance is not a long race.  It is many short races one right after another.

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I know I can’t.  But I did make some of Lynne’s Chocolate the first day, and shared with hubby.  The Pop-Tarts were surprisingly DISsatisfying! — Becky 5′2" 245/220/115 since 3/11/00 Perseverance is not a long race. It is many short races one right after another.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – So, now I’d like to know what the womenfolk out there do for their PMS while LCing? I verbally abuse my assistant.  Want her phone number? Actually, when the monthly chocolate monster hits, I indulge it a bit by having *one* Hershey’s kiss or *one* segment of a good chocolate bar. But, I’ve been low-carbing for over two years, and I know I can stop with just *one* Hershey’s kiss…. Myra Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana. Please direct e-mail to myra [at] primenet [dot] com

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I was diagnosed with PCO back in 1994, but was obviously plagued since a teen.  Doctor just put me on BC pills and called it good.  But I went online to try to find more info.  Over the years I’ve seen the research and information bloom.  Went low carb back in 1996, but didn’t stick with it even though it aided my PCO symptoms.  Still, more information has just kept confirming what I knew:  PCO is caused by insulin resistance and I needed to get it under control with diet.  Had stopped using BC pills, but new doctor put me on Demulen in 1997 and that helped symptoms, but I ended up with a "surprise" pregnancy anyway in 1998 after I stopped menstruating while taking the pills! I’m one of these people who saw a period maybe three times a year.  So, imagine my surprise and wonder that only days after starting LC this time, I had a period!  I thought it was just a fluke, since I’m breastfeeding and all.  Still, I’ve been wondering if maybe this week I wasn’t dealing with PMS.  Wednesday I was weepy for no apparent reason, and I just had to have McDonald’s and real chocolate.  I also, despite my listing of 220 as my current weight, was climbing up the scale 3-5 pounds (just figured it was the carb binge, and went on with this WOE).  I also noticed that I was getting really short-tempered and yelling a bit louder than usual!  Sort of crampy feeling too.  Lo and behold!  Guess who came to visit today? So, now I’d like to know what the womenfolk out there do for their PMS while LCing?  I was pretty used to being a real bitch most of the time with the PCO thing (so much testosterone made me crabby!), but I like being the LC Becky now and don’t want to get crazy every month. Thanks for any help! — Becky 5′2" 245/220/115 since 3/11/00 Perseverance is not a long race. It is many short races one right after another.

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I take Pamprin, before and after and during.  I also have lc goodies on hand for the cravings.  Lynn’s chocolate sprinkled on frozen (semi at least) or fresh strawberries does wonders.  So does lc cheesecake – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I was diagnosed with PCO back in 1994, but was obviously plagued since a teen.  Doctor just put me on BC pills and called it good.  But I went online to try to find more info.  Over the years I’ve seen the research and information bloom.  Went low carb back in 1996, but didn’t stick with it even though it aided my PCO symptoms.  Still, more information has just kept confirming what I knew:  PCO is caused by insulin resistance and I needed to get it under control with diet.  Had stopped using BC pills, but new doctor put me on Demulen in 1997 and that helped symptoms, but I ended up with a "surprise" pregnancy anyway in 1998 after I stopped menstruating while taking the pills! I’m one of these people who saw a period maybe three times a year.  So, imagine my surprise and wonder that only days after starting LC this time, I had a period!  I thought it was just a fluke, since I’m breastfeeding and all.  Still, I’ve been wondering if maybe this week I wasn’t dealing with PMS.  Wednesday I was weepy for no apparent reason, and I just had to have McDonald’s and real chocolate.  I also, despite my listing of 220 as my current weight, was climbing up the scale 3-5 pounds (just figured it was the carb binge, and went on with this WOE).  I also noticed that I was getting really short-tempered and yelling a bit louder than usual!  Sort of crampy feeling too.  Lo and behold!  Guess who came to visit today? So, now I’d like to know what the womenfolk out there do for their PMS while LCing?  I was pretty used to being a real bitch most of the time with the PCO thing (so much testosterone made me crabby!), but I like being the LC Becky now and don’t want to get crazy every month. Thanks for any help! — Becky 5′2" 245/220/115 since 3/11/00 Perseverance is not a long race. It is many short races one right after another.

– Atkins since June, 13 175/148.5/140(mini goal) (boring old web page at) http://www.geocities.com/cimerene/

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I have been taking Evening Primrose Oil capsules for the last 3 years, and I have found it really helpful with the mood swings.  I don’t turn into Attila the Hunny anymore, but I still get a little teary.  It may take a few months to notice an improvement. Laurie

 So, now I’d like to know what the womenfolk out there do for their PMS while LCing?  I was pretty used to being a real bitch most of the time with the PCO thing (so much testosterone made me crabby!), but I like being the LC Becky now and don’t want to get crazy every month. Thanks for any help! —  Becky  5′2" 245/220/115  since 3/11/00  Perseverance is not a long race.  It is many short races one right after another.

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So, now I’d like to know what the womenfolk out there do for their PMS while LCing?  

I verbally abuse my assistant.  Want her phone number? Actually, when the monthly chocolate monster hits, I indulge it a bit by having *one* Hershey’s kiss or *one* segment of a good chocolate bar. But, I’ve been low-carbing for over two years, and I know I can stop with just *one* Hershey’s kiss…. Myra Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana. Please direct e-mail to myra [at] primenet [dot] com

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