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    Hello all,
    I have recently been told that all the issues I have been having is more than likely a particularly nasty case of PCOS. As someone who works in an image based industry I wanna know how others with this disease deals with it. I used to be a happy 170lbs and in less than 6 months I went up to 220 and from a size 13 (I have giant hips) to an 18. Watching myself put on the weight was bad enough but the symptoms were hell. I was miserable. Hot flashes, sugar crashes and insomnia were daily along with feeling like I couldn't manage to get up and do anything.
    I had no energy and for a girl who loves camping and hiking it was devastating. Also I have bulging lumbar discs and my pain went through the roof. I had no idea what to do and without health insurance I was trapped in a body waging war on itself. After 2 years I got health insurance, after tons of tests I get passed off to a fertility specialist which is of course not covered by my state insurance and after my first visit (375$) I had hope.
    But its so expensive and the meds are weighing heavy on me. Last year I went to work for Score, I'm and XLGirl and I'm happy with it but even that is touchy because I don't do boy/girl scenes. Going from a size 18 to 20 knocked me from going back again and it broke my heart. I was a cam girl when I was still a size 13 and I was fiercely confident. I want to go back to camming but even with a decent little fan base I can't image feeling sexy enough on a daily basis to do so.
    I love the sex industry. I'm great at my job but, the good day/ bad day ratio is killing me. I've lost 6lbs. Which is amazing considering nothing I have done for 2 years had helped me lost a single pound. But living with family, my car is dead and not working a normal job... it all contributes to my depression over PCOS. And I can't even talk about infertility, 29 and not even a pregnancy scare. I just would like to know who else deals with this, PCOS being so common I know I'm not the only one. I've looked through a few old threads but haven't found anything this year.
    Just wanting to connect to other SWs who might live with this as well. Doesn't it suck?
    Lucy Lenore


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    Default Re: PCOS and working in an image based industry

    I also suffer from very bad PCOS that has landed me in the hospital in awful agony after many ovarian ruptures and a bad internal hemorrhage. (I have came close to losing my ovary twice now having nearly signed papers for emergency surgery only to plea to keep it so I might have the option to have children) I use to have horrible cramps that would put me to sleep with heating pads and warm washcloths. Cysts also developed like crazy and would grow bigger than an orange. Its going to be hard, but as you continue through a strict diet the symptoms will reduce. Avoid sugar, too much wheat (replace with whole wheat/brown rice) do not consume white rice, fast foods, packaged, fight the need to drink dairy (I know it will be hard, but dairy is also another terrible thing to consume with PCOS) Foods that are high in Chol, Carbs and Cal. I also do not recommend using birth control to regulate PCOS, as with age it can become more difficult to become fertile, allow your body to regulate and may increase the risks of developing breast cancer. (This is still debated, but I stopped my bc a month ago and have been taking them for over 15 years for these reasons, after vomiting for 4 days straight from the pill waves I finally quit) With PCOS, you have to be very harsh on what you consume..that means reading everything on labels and you may be surprised by how you ate before. It helps to drink herb teas, lemon water detox once a week, staying away from flour/white bread, too much coffee (Esp creamer) Last, but not least the two most important things to remember that sugar is your absolute worst enemy when it comes to battling PCOS! Working out and running, riding your bike, doing leg lifts, squats and overall movement is going to be the key to feeling healthier (sounds like you have that down) preventing this from becoming worse. The symptoms should slowly diminish with a diet full of veg and tons of fruit. (Grapefruit being the most useful)

    Also, please get regular checks with the Gyno, ultrasounds to make sure large masses are not developing or present. This has saved me many times!
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    PCOS Rules

    1) No sugar

    2) Strict diet, no rule breaking or treats here and there. (you may be prone to binge) Make sure the sugar you do consume is only during holidays or special events.
    (make sure that bite is worth it!) This is by far the hardest rule because as you remove sugar it becomes more difficult to cut and it is very addictive! What taste like a common treat when in front of us, now tastes 1000x as good in small bites. (this can lead to relapse, so watch out!) The urges can become strong and it is always best to keep a note nearby or a friendly reminder that you are not allowed sugar. Have people close to you tell you no or shame you for breaking your diet or consuming anything bad for you, I find they love the torture. If you have the urge, eat fruit!

    3) No dairy! You can choose to replace this with Silk Coconut milk/almond milk unsweetened only or take calcium/vitD support.

    4) No white rice (brown rice okay) Steaks/red meats (Only lean!) gluten, pudding, chips, soda, beer/alcohol (Except red wine) gum, candy, cookies, cereal with sugar (I use old fashioned oats with sliced fruit plain) Frozen pizzas, energy drinks, ice cream, dip, store bought dressing high in fat, milk, creamer, peanuts high in sodium, anything that is packaged fancy check the ingredients regardless. Packaged foods with any tempting details, is likely junk..

    5) Get rid of Summers Eve and all feminine products such as tampons, scented pads, shampoos that have added dyes, perfumes and irritants (If you can! You can replace face wash with grapefruit) I have also removed using fluoride toothpaste which has stopped most of the body aches I had prior to switching. (Jasons toothpaste)

    6) Starbucks/coffee and consuming too much caffeine is bad for PCOS, so avoid going over 1-2 cups/week.

    7) Research everything you can about PCOS, I found my Gyno didn't really inform me about this disease and just stuck me on the pill. (Try to get a true blood diagnosis of what stage you have of PCOS, when you can afford it. Its important!)
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    Are You familiar with Whitney Thore? She has PCOS and has a hit show because of it on TLC, called, "My big fat fabulous life".
    I find her very inspirational, and inspiring to bigger gals.
    She is very helpful in educating girls about this condition and way to not only survive, but to thrive, despite the condition.
    I dont have PCOS, but if I ever feel down, or bad about myself, I watch a couple of episodes and my attitude changes.
    I bet if you connected with her, she'd be a hell of a mentor.

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    Restricting your diet can definitely help you lose weight if that's what you want to do. I know several people who have PCOS and they've lost the weight. It's very possible with calorie restriction. Good luck!




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    PCOS here too. Fortunately, I don't have problems with my weight, I'm actually considered a skinny bitch. Thank God my boobs help me a little bit.
    But...I have acne. Not that bad anymore, cause I followed treatment for several years, soon will be 4 since I was diagnosed. Still, I get acne rushes every month and I want to die every time. I get depressed because of it, I don't want to go out, I don't want to go on camera. I feel ugly. No matter how good is my skin care, they still come. During time I have developed an obsession for cosmetics, I probably have 20 creams for every little thing I can think about, not to mention lotion, cleansers etc. I am constantly seeking that perfect flawless skin. When I first saw the "You look disgusting" video I cried, cause that's how I feel inside when my acne gets so bad.

    And yes, it does suck, fucking freaking sucks. A few months ago my period went nuts, I bled for 5 weeks in a row, had a hard time camming. Not to mention the pain in my ovaries.

    I think an endocrinologist can help you a lot. Considering your weight is caused by your hormones, they are ones you should search help at. I go every six months to test my hormones and my liver (because I take strong pills, I have to take care of it).

    As the girls said, you will lose weight, is possible, just make a goal out of it. But I really think you need to search an endocrinologist, so they can supervise your diet. My aunt is one, so I heard a lot of stories. That's how I discovered I have PCOS. I was 18 yo, full of acne, super hairy and had no period until that age. So she freaked out when she heard it and run all the possible tests on me.

    Last, but not least, you are beautiful. And I mean it, your features are so pretty. Don't let some extra pounds get you down!

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    Thank you all so much for the posts! Seriously just knowing I'm not on my own (My life is surrounded by men) is helpful.

    On the note of diets, I've always had crap eating habbits because I almost never have an appetite. I eat weird shit when the mood hits me but I generally stick to non-gmo organic food. At least the past year and a half. I used to be a 2 Rockstar a day grab a snack (cheese normally) an that's all I would eat. Maybe hit up some junk food place and eat a burger. This is when I never struggled with my weight though.
    I can't force myself it eat I've never been able too. I go through weird spells of eating only avocado and eggs or for instance today all I've ate is an jar of spear pickles and a handful of peanuts.
    I do have coffee every morning with protein powder. Maybe a tbs of creamer, I generally like my coffee cold press and black but the protein powder just changes the taste too much without creamer. I don't eat a lot of calories or carbs. I count carbs actually and generally only have maybe 50 a day if my MIL makes a full dinner and expects me to eat.
    This is probably the hardest part for me, weight was never an issue I'm 29 and up until 2 years ago I was happy with my weight and my eating habbits were fine because I listened to my body and I maintained my sugar levels because I was diagnosed with Hypoglycemia at 17.
    Though, this may be because I was on a 1/35 BCP for years and when I stopped and the pill was finally out of my system my body went haywire.
    I don't want to go back on the pill I have no children and I don't want to risk what may be my last chance to try, None of the females in my family apparently were ever able to conceive after the age of 25. No one bothered to tell me this until recently though.
    I just cant force myself to eat and I know I should be eating 3 times a day but I can't help that I've always listened to my bodys cravings and I was always perfectly happy that way. Now I feel like I'm shoving food down my throat to take my meds and honestly I feel worse when I eat more than one meal a day. I snack throughout the day, fruits, nuts, organic cheese and vegetables. But one meal a day is plenty.

    I don't know who Whitney Thore is but I am definitely gonna go look her up now! I really appreciate giving me some idea where to get some inspiration from on my bad days. I just don't know how to shake my moods anymore. It's like I can't control how I am feeling anymore.

    I had Horrible acne when I was younger, I also developed super early. like I had a C cup in 5th grade and boy did those girls hate me. But I tried everything, creams, medications, and you know the only thing that works is Witch Hazel. I use it twice a day and make sure that I keep my pillow cases clean. It's the only thing that has ever worked, I have pores like pot hole and have no idea how to shrink them, I've tried everything. I went to cosmetology school so I've tried a LOT.

    Thank you all SO much just knowing I'm not alone is awesome. Its hard dealing with girl problems when your the only girl. My mom passed away almost 3 years ago so I didn't even have issues until after she was gone.

    You guys are awesome


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