Hi guys! It's been a while since I updated this, but I thought I should today. So most of you know that I have been seeing an Endocrinologist for the last six or seven months. The last appointment that I had with her she prescribed me some new medication. So I had a followup appointment with her this last week, just to see how everything was going. Since my last visit with her I've lost ten pounds (for those of you who have PCOS you know this is a BIG deal). I have also been able to get my moods under control with the help of some Prozac. My doctor also discussed some different treatment options for me to think about that might be more effective. While I won't be changing my treatment plan anytime soon, I thought I would share with you guys a little bit about what my daily routine is like as far as treatments go.
So first off, pills. There's quite a few of them. I take Metformin, which is an insulin medication, everyday with breakfast along with a multivitamin and a B complex. Now, this medication has probably been the most effective as far as helping me to be able to eat better. My cravings without it are out of control. If I don't eat enough during the day they still come, so it's very important for me to snack so that I don't become an ugly, hangry monster (Joshua has seen me like this and it is a little frightening). Then at night I take my Prozac, which is suppose to help me sleep. It does make me tired, but I've had Insomnia for a long time and it really doesn't help with that. I also have a progesterone medication that I take for 12 days at the beginning of the month.
Why am I not changing to something that might work better? Because I believe that the human body is amazing. I want to be able to give my body the chance to quick itself into gear. As I've changed my diet and exercise routines I've noticed a huge difference in the way that I feel, and how my body functions. So, while these other treatments might work better, I want to see if my body with do what it's suppose to on its own. I also just got used to my meds and, quite frankly, I'm not in the mood to try to get used to something else right now. When you struggle with PCOS, infertility, or any type of disease for that matter, every step can be exhausting. It feels like you're climbing a mountain. Sometimes it seems like you get to the top, but then the next cliff you have to climb over seems even more expensive and time consuming. Not only that, but there are a lot of side effects to medication. While modern medicine can be a blessing, I also think that we can trust our bodies to do what they need to. I'm hoping that as I show my body that I love it, instead of being angry with it all the time, we will be able to understand one another.
Here's a challenge for all of you this week. Find something about your body that you love. All of us have something that we like. Be kind to yourself this week and listen to your body. What is it telling you? Do you need to slow down? Do you need to get off the couch and do more? Choose to eat that salad instead of a burger. Make it a point to let your body know that you appreciate all the hard work that it does for you. Thanks for reading guys! Have a great week!
