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Originally Posted by ru2l8
I would get a fasting INSULIN run. If elevated, it is a quick one draw test to indicate you have insulin resistance.
Insulin resistance is when your body releases MORE insulin in response to cells, who are being blocked at the cell membrane and glucose cannot get thru. Early in the syndrome, hypoglycemia is common.
PCOS has other signs, besides the cysts. There is elevated androgens on testing, high blood pressure, oily skin and acne, irregular periods, or longer ones, increased hair on the face and trunk, skin tags on the neck and under the arms, hair loss on the scalp, miscarriages, infertility, weight gain, tendency to depression due to the hormone imbalance.
Blood sugar problems lead to neuro symptoms.
A simple blood test for testosterone will reveal any PCOS there.
One tell tale sign is acanthosis nigricans:
http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologi...s_nigrica.html
This is darker in African Americans or highly pigmented whites.
It may be more brownish if you are fair skinned.
I can remember vividly my mother having this on her inner thighs...after my brother was born (she was in her mid-30's then). She died of diabetic cardiac complications, about 30 yrs ago when this condition was ignored by doctors, and type II diabetes was poorly managed. |
Sorry to hear about your Mother, my aunt died of diabetes typeI. I had all hormone levels done and nothing came back high or low. Thats why I dont believe the gyn when she says I have PCOS. My periods have always been 30-31 days apart since i started at 14. She used this and the cysts to dx. I have read that some women have cysts and are completely normal so who knows. Thanks for the insulin test I will ask Dr to order.
BTW, I went to whole foods and got the Jarrow methyl b12 1000mcg lozenges, whole foods brand "365" prenatal, and 1000mcg Biotin. Do you know if these are okay to take together (no risks of mixing or side effects)? I also take Vit D 50,000 once per month.
Which magnesium is best to take and will it interfere w/ the prenatal? I dont want to spend money on vitamins that i dont need or make myself sick in the process.
I think I need mag b/c my muscles spasm and cramp up when I stretch. (Blood potassium was normal)