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Posted: 25 April 2008 at 2:33pm | IP Logged

 HELP!

I have no idea what is wrong with me lately. Just over 5 weeks ago I was asked by my endocrine doctor (hormone specialist) to come of all my PCOS medication. This was so that he could perform hormone tests, and they be accurate as I wouldn't have any medication in my system. These tests are due to be carried out in 1-3 weeks now (He said 6-8 weeks from stopping the medication).

About 2 weeks after stopping my medication I was grumpy, and teary all at the same time. I tried to ignore it, its been a busy time with heaps going on in my personal and work life. Thats all since been sorted. My PCOS related pains are not bad, uncomfortable at times but certainly not as bad as they were before Christmas. All in all everything should be fine, Ive even managed to be intimate without any after pains or discomfort (this has been impossible for the last 9 months if not more).

However, even though everything should be feeling good I am still on a roller coster of emotions, mostly negative ones. Im either weepy or Im grumpy. I know things have got bad because Im not eating properly either. The thought of food makes me feel nausious and most foods dont stay put when I do eat them, and Im far too tired to eat. For the last week I have done nothing but sleep. Its not normal tiredness I feel absolutely exhausted, yet I haven't done a great deal. Im assuming (and hoping) its all just because I am off my medication, but I dont know how I can control it. I cant take any medication at all for the next up to 3 weeks, so there is no point talking to my GP. The endocrine unit are supposed to be pushing through my appointment so it is nearer the 6 week mark not 8 weeks, but that still means I have a week at least to go.

 I just hate feeling this way! Sorry to moan. I thought when the PCOS medication had the pain at bay my biggest problems were over, it just feels like Im taking 2 steps forward, and 3 back atm.

Posted: 25 April 2008 at 3:05pm | IP Logged

Awww sweetie, xxx. You poor love.

Is it everything that you eat or just certain things ? I was just thinking maybe you could try some chunky soup or scrambled eggs ?

I'm not an expert but it does seem like things are getting on top of you a bit and where I am right now, I wouldn't like to say it sounds like depression as there are so many different kinds of it.

Don't say sorry hun, we just want you to be ok, xx.

Posted: 25 April 2008 at 4:29pm | IP Logged

Its different foods, and just because one day it makes me sick, doesn't mean the next day it will. Weird I know. Like grapes, the other day the very thought of eating them (I usually snack on them) just made my tummy churn but today it was the taste of apple that had me queezy and having a few grapes was ok.

Ive been for a walk since posting, and feel a little better. I got myself a bit upset posting. I decided to walk to collect Joshua, and went for a walk round the straits and castle, let Joshua see the boats. It was refreshing.

I rang the hospital about my appointment, and she said that she wouldnt know if I am next weeks list until Tuesday (clinic is Thursday and Friday) I said that short notice was ridiculous, but she said it was proceedure. I can ring back Tuesday afternoon and she should be able to give me more information, but if Im not on next weeks list I'll have to ring back Thursday or Friday to talk to the nurse, which is what I did today at their request last week and Ive been told the nurse is in clinic so I cant speak with her. Argh! *breathe lol*

Posted: 25 April 2008 at 5:04pm | IP Logged

Awwww hugs hunny, you certainly are having a time of it.

I think then nhs system is crazy i got a letter recently asking me to go for an appointment on monday, received the letter saturday! Oh and at school run time too!

It's a pain when you have to keep hounding them to get answers..... As for being an emotional mess.... you might feel like it and i can understand the frustration and waiting on them.

I really hope that they sort out your appointment quickly as if they give a time frame i really wish they'd stick to it. Do they know you've got little appetite and are struggling to keep it down? Who have you spoken to each time? Would the consultants secratary be able to help more than the clnic?

You need to off load hun, poems, writing it down, sharing etc. Please know i am here for you.... hugs x

Posted: 25 April 2008 at 5:57pm | IP Logged

lol that sounds fab chris! Relax chill and feet up! I tend to watch family guy etc late evening as it doesn't take much brain power etc.

x think i might join you in a slob night ! x

Posted: 25 April 2008 at 7:15pm | IP Logged

I am sorry you are feeling this way and I know how it is as I had to do this 10 years ago.

When I asked  the consultant about these feelings and after all the teste were performed it came out that basically with out medications my hormones were imitating the symptoms of pregnancy. Maybe this could be the case with you. I was DEFINATELY not pregnant but my body went into overdrive once it  was left to its own devices.

Basically off medications my egg was being released (thanks to meds) but was caught in the lining this sending the wrong messages  to all over my body.

No other advise but eat small amounts often.

Take Care and no this will get sorted

Good Luckx

Posted: 25 April 2008 at 7:31pm | IP Logged

Erm try evening primrose oil that might work

Or eat a ryveeeta every few hours...dont know how it works, but it does

Posted: 26 April 2008 at 1:46am | IP Logged

aww cris..i hopeyou feel better, you definately were there to help me through..alot of those late night chats and all...i hope the test is overwith soon as it will be another step closer to being better.

love, lina