Posts by mickey18385

Herbal teas perhaps?  My current favorites are mint or cinnamon.  Both of those I drink hot or cold with no sugar/sweetner. 

And I second the above suggestion of having a fruit juice mixed with sparkling water, though I mix mine 1 part juice to 2 parts water. 

And, when I'm completely bored with water, but also NEED to drink it, I'll have sparkling water with a wedge of lemon, lime, or orange - whatever happens to be in my house.

Good luck.

And some of us just sweat differently.  I've never sweat a lot, even when it's 110F out (which has lead to heat exhaustion).  When my heart rate is at about 85% of max during cardio, I'm sweating a bit, but not a much as a lot of people do.  And at that pace, I'm definitely working hard for me.  But for others, it may just be a light workout.  It's OK; we're all different.

As for the street clothes, well that's just ICK.  LOL.

And I also don't stretch before hand, but I definitely do afterwards.  Otherwise, OUCH.

You've been given great advice above.  And I am NOT a doctor.  That being said, if I eat relatively high sodium foods at night, I wake up with swollen fingers/knees/ankles.  I'd suggest looking at your sodium intake, especially in the evening, and seeing if that is related at all.  If so, drink a bit more WATER - not diet soda - before bed.

Just my 2 cents.

Not exactly of the genres you usually listen to, but my current favorites are:

• Gonna Fly Now (the theme from Rocky)
• Born to Run - Springsteen
• Theme from Chariots of Fire (yes, it's a bit corny)
• Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash

Good  luck finding songs that work for you!

Original Post by keb1984:

Does anyone know where to go to get fitted in Canada. We dont have a local VS or Dillards. Does La Senza do fittings?? I also have trouble finding bras that fit (I think Im a 38 DD). The only ones I can wear are Curvation (Queen Latifah's line) and I get them at Walmart. They are very comfortable and cheap!

Where are you in Canada?  I can recommend a great store in Edmonton, and I know there are a few in Calgary, as well.

I've also had a 'fitting' done at LaSenza, which completely recommended the wrong size to me.  That may just be my limited experience, tho.

I was wearing a 36D (and that's what the LaSenza fitting person told me), but I'm actually a 32DDD/F.  Tho depending on the style of the bra, I may wear a 34DD or 34D.

Good luck!

I've been doing the couch-to-5K program.  On alternate days, I lift weights.  Strength training is an important addition to any exercise program, imo.

First off, see a doctor.  After that, talk with someone in Human Resources.  If this is truly work related, then the employer is responsible for giving you a healthy work environment.

Next, I am not a doctor.

All that being said, I've dealt with allergies my entire life.  The various OTC allergy meds work differently for differnt people.  The new generation (Zyrtec, Claritin, Allegra) are less likely to cause drowsiness than the older generation (Benedryl, and others that I'm not remembering).  I also find the new generation ones aren't always as effective as the older ones either.  They seem to take longer to build up in my system to get peak effectivness.  Your mileage may vary, though.  In short, you may want to try one of the other OTC allergy meds.

You mention a headache that sounds to me a lot like a sinus headache.  Part of my wonderful allergy problems are also constantly congested sinuses, which cause awful headaches.  There are prescription meds to help with this, but something that I've found almost as effective is saline nasal spray (i.e. salt water).  A couple of squirts in each nostril in the morning and evening, and my sinus feel quite clear.  It's worth a try, no?

Good luck!  Dealing with these sorts of things isn't fun.

I think that you should eat anything that appeals to you.  If it's milkshakes or pizza or soup, whatever, eat it.  However, I'm also guessing that you don't feel like eating at all!  Can you sip at Ensures or something similar throughout the day?  At least those have OK nutrition and they do have calories. 

Good luck.  And all the best with your remaining treatments.

I would think yoga might be beneficial, especially for the mind-body connection.  What about pilates or other strength training - either with weights or resistance bands.  Not sure how that would affect the Fibro.  None of those activities burn much in and of themselves, but gaining muscle (or just not losing muscle) is an important component of weight loss. 

I was going to suggest the elliptical, but jdfluffy already has.

Good luck!  Maybe talk w/your doctor, too, about possibilities.

I had my final fitting a week before the wedding, so my suggestion is to check then and see how your dress fits.

Congratulations!

Teriyaki sauce or soy sauce?

Replace the oil with a low-cal vinegrette?

Onions or scallions?

I have had 1 cortisone shot - in my wrist for carpal tunnel/tendinitis.  I don't want to scare you, but I thought it was one of the worst pains ever!  Then again, I did not have the novacaine/local anesthetic in the shot too, so if you have that, it may be better.

I've also been on variations of cortisone tablets for short periods of time (asthma) and inhaled cortisone (asthma and allergies).  Cortisone tablets just generally messed with my system: Water retention, nausea, lethargy, increased craving for simple carbs, and acne.  Not the worst, but not fun either.  That being said, the inhaled ones and the injected ones don't seem to bother me much - other than the local pain from the injection.  But hey, I had that already in my wrist...  and the shot DID lessen the inflammation, so I was able to pick things up again.

So, what I'm trying to say is that inhaled or injected cortisone is more localized, so shouldn't affect your system *as much*.  And I would think that there's little change for insulin resistance from only 1 shot.  It's worth bringing up with the doctor, though.  Also, if anything happens in the next few weeks that causes a cut or bruise, or if you catch a cold, you *may* heal a little more slowly.  (I certainly hope this isn't the case!!!)  And, again this is probably unlikely, but if there's any surgery in the next few weeks, do mention the shot. 

I hope this injection brings you relief so you can enjoy your upcoming trip! 

I'm coming at this issue from a slightly different perspective.  I've lost 25 lbs in the last 2 years, and kept it off.  I'd like to lose just a bit more, to be smack in the middle of the 'healthy BMI' range.  So, the clothes I used to wear still 'fit', but don't look great at all, as they are really quite baggy.  But, if I buy anything now, I hope it won't fit very soon, you know?

Anyway, I've bought some new pants and tops to tide me over.  That way if I need to look nice for some event, I have the clothes.  I haven't gone overboard, and I have to do laundry rather frequently.  But I have outfits that I really feel fit me well. 

So, my advice, go out and buy some cute, trendy clothes that fit you well - perhaps at Target or Old Navy or another store with inexpensive clothes.  I think you'll feel better about yourself, and that should provide more motivation. 

All the best in your healthy lifestyle!

Original Post by hhaussler:

Thanks kckannen. I'm going to ask my doctor about it. Right now I'm just on birth control. She wants to see if that helps. I go back for an sonagram tomorrow so we'll see if that helps. I do know that I think my hormone problems are getting worse even if the cysts are getting better. Probably b/c of the birth control. The other day I cried over the fact that I'm so moody I just break down and cry. I'm like a hormonal pregnant woman I tell you. ;o)

A while back my insulin was tested and it was fine but I read an article that if a woman is tested when she is not overly overweight, her levels may read normal unless she is having an attack at that time. But I might was well get tested for that again while I'm at it. Before being dx with PCOS I was getting my thyroid tested like every other month b/c of these problems so why not add in yet another test. Ha.

Thanks again.

I am not a doctor, nor do I have PCOS - so, like an earlier poster said, take everything I say with a grain of salt. 

I have taken birth control pills before, and not all of them are created equal.  If you're having mood swings, it *could* be that this particular pill isn't right for you.  So, do tell your doctor about it.  I think it might be worthwhile to try another.  Unfortunately, it takes several months for your body to adjust to birth control pills.

I also think that some cases of type II diabetes can be controlled with diet.  Since other posters have compared PCOS to the insulin resistance of type II diabetes,  it might be worthwhile for you to meet with a nutritionist to discuss other ways of eating.  If your insurance doesn't cover that, perhaps researching diet and type II diabetes might give you some help?

Regardless of what the scale and your clothes say, you ARE helping your body!  You should be proud of your efforts!  Don't give up, as you will find something that works - unfortunately, it seems like it's going to take a while.

All the best.

First, be sure to also talk to a doctor about this.

Less strenuous exercises that I can do when I'm in asthma flare ups include: strength training, yoga, and pilates.  And walking (kinda slowly) on a treadmill.  Yeah, none of those are going to burn a tremendous amount of calories, but I figure SOME movement is better than none, eh?

Regardless, if you are having recurrent respiratory issues, pushing yourself too hard can cause healing to take longer.  I'd focus on getting that all under control before I'd worry too much about a regular exercise routine.

Visiting an ENT is the logical next step.  I am NOT a doctor, but I just wanted to let you know that there are other medicines available that are similar to the ones you're already taking - maybe changing to one of the other options may work better for you?  It's worth bringing up with your doctor, at the very least. 

All the best!  I hope these issues get under control soon!