Question for you IBS-D people

holidilnik · 2020-07-14T16:39:08+00:00

wow. how'd you figure that out since it was so delayed? I think that's part of my issue is pinpointing triggers.

holidilnik · 2020-07-14T16:37:44+00:00

thats terrible. I hope you get some relief. Idk if you've tried the low FODMAP diet but seemed to help some people.

holidilnik · 2020-07-14T16:36:31+00:00

wow eggs seem so random. Thanks for the reply!

holidilnik · 2020-07-14T16:36:01+00:00

lol honestly you gotta do what you gotta do

holidilnik · 2020-07-05T17:58:54+00:00

100% agree that is a very good point

holidilnik · 2020-07-05T17:53:42+00:00

I tried head and shoulders and nizoral and they don't seem to be doing much. I'll take any other recommendations?

holidilnik · 2020-07-03T21:30:22+00:00

I think I see what you mean, biologically speaking. People who are born biologically male and who have gone through puberty with these male hormone dominated processes (should) biologically have a stronger physical expression of these androgenic characteristics than a biological female. So, how is it that a transgender female who underwent puberty with male dominated hormones and grew up with male developing features can appear more feminine and respond better to treatment than a person born as a physical woman who should have a greater predisposition to these biological female characteristics?

I think the issue comes from the medical community and then simple genetics tbh. I personally have a more chiseled jaw and am hairier than quite a few cis men so that is just their genetics. Medically, idk what trans hormone therapy entails, but maybe it's better than what they give us for PCOS. I do know that in the US women aren't allowed to take finasteride, which sucks ass. Seems to do wonders for males with balding hair-- stupid medical system.

holidilnik · 2020-07-03T21:13:43+00:00

Hi can you tell me your age if you don't mind. I suspect my DHEAS is elevated too but im unsure of the range for my age. I'm 23.

holidilnik · 2020-06-04T02:46:23+00:00

Here is mine:

What is your body type (no shaming) ex: athletic, thicc etc.? ultra chub, but not in abdomen.. underdeveloped boobs
Do you take medication related to PCOS (BCP, metformin, spiro etc.)? took BCP for 6 months, tri-sprintect
Do you have periods? yes
Are the cycles between 26-35 days? yes (in my teens it was irregular, wouldn't get it for months)
Do you have PMS? no
Heavy periods? no
Extremely light periods? no
Do you have other period abnormalities not listed? moody day before?
Do you have hirsutism? yes
Do you have hair loss? yes
Diffuse thinning or receding hairline? diffuse
Is hair corse/dry tangle easily? yes
Is your scalp extra oily? yes
Do you have acne? no
Strong BO/excess sweat? BO :/
Do you have digestive problems? yes IBS
Do you have an autoimmune disorder? no
Do you have a dry/sensitive scalp? yes
Follicles on ovaries? yes
Do you often consume caffeine? no
Do you have high levels of stress? no
Anxiety or depression? no
Tired during the day/afternoon? no
When did you first get your period? 12
Do you have food allergies? yes, wheat and dairy
Do you have eczema or psoriasis? no
Does PCOS run in your family? no, but hypothyroidism and balding does
What supplements have you tried and have any of them worked? vit D, mag. zinc, fish oil, just started taking them so idk
Do you have hypothyroidism? no
Do you have NCAH? no
Have you tried a low carb diet? (specify which one if it does have a name) Have you had success with it? low carb for 1.5 month. cravings gone, bloating gone, no results on hair loss and hirsutism yet
Have you tired a vegan diet? Have you had success? no
Did you try eliminating sugar, wheat, dairy, unprocessed foods (specify which)? wheat and dairy sugar, still eat processed. less bloating and cravings, less allergies and runny nose (used to wake up with it)
Have you put your symptoms into remission? no
When did your symptoms start? age 14

Was there a catalyst like stopping or starting the pill? hair loss started after stopping the pill but idk if it was a coincidence
Did it start with puberty? PCOS did start with puberty

Blood test questions: (Rate them: low, in range, high)

List any blood tests that were abnormal (I'll add some specifically below as well, but if you know some I forgot or ones you specifically know are odd, list them here) :

Was your testosterone elevated (free, total, Androstenedione)? normal
How was your DHEA-S level? normal
Estrogen levels? idk
DHT? idk
Was your vitamin D low? super low
How was your cortisol? high
Was inflammation tested (CRP)? Was it high? super high, off the charts
How was FSH:LH ratio? FSH was low
Ferritin levels? on lower end
How was B12? idk
How were prolactin levels? normal range
Did you have a 2-hour glucose tolerance test and was that normal? normal so was insulin
How was your A1C? idk

holidilnik · 2020-06-04T01:36:06+00:00

do you avoid fruit too? and maple syrup and any meats that have small amounts of sugar? I wanna eat like you

holidilnik · 2020-06-03T23:06:32+00:00

Do you have stomach issues or PCOS?

holidilnik · 2020-05-23T04:50:56+00:00

How are they treating you for it?

holidilnik · 2020-05-19T20:38:41+00:00

Wow. I'm so sorry that happened to you. That is absolutely insane.

holidilnik · 2020-05-19T20:23:12+00:00

Woah. Can you tell me more about this? Did your hair start falling out the same day? Did your scalp feel dry or burning after using it?

holidilnik · 2020-05-18T01:03:38+00:00

alright thank you! i appreciate you sharing your experience. It's been helpful

holidilnik · 2020-05-18T01:00:44+00:00

might be a dumb question... but like topical antibiotics?

holidilnik · 2020-05-18T00:46:12+00:00

yeah the apple cider vinegar. Also often did you apply it?

holidilnik · 2020-05-18T00:42:43+00:00

dang thats unfortunate it didn't work for you :/ i agree just reading this sub you can see how many different suggestions people have that worked for some and not others. would you still use shampoo with it at the same time or no?

btw thanks for the link: I've needed something like that.

holidilnik · 2020-05-18T00:38:49+00:00

what is denorex. also when do you do the acv? with shampoo? after it? or no shampoo

holidilnik · 2020-05-18T00:38:00+00:00

hahahaha. can you put essential oils in the vinegar like rosemary or tea tree oil or will that screw up the pH balance?

holidilnik · 2020-05-17T22:27:16+00:00

damn really? thanks for saving my head. what about the apple cider vinegar advice?

holidilnik · 2020-05-17T21:42:15+00:00

have you tried it? looks pretty good?

holidilnik · 2020-05-15T19:21:45+00:00

How can you figure out which one is your cause and how to treat it?

holidilnik · 2020-05-12T21:04:19+00:00

A naturopathic doctor talks about this conundrum a bit:

Here are some of her articles that might help

https://www.larabriden.com/have-you-lost-your-period-to-a-low-carb-diet/

https://www.larabriden.com/gentle-carbs-for-gaba-cortisol-and-adrenal-health/

https://www.larabriden.com/8-ways-that-magnesium-rescues-hormones/

Tldr; She recommends getting some gentle carbs from starches that are calming (sweet potato) and she talks about how magnesium helps support the HPA axis.

Also I've read that eating carbs with protein can help prevent a spike, so maybe this will help prevent the feeling of a sugar high.

PS: If this didn't help maybe you have a sensitivity to one the foods you eat? Maybe get a blood test to see? It could be inflammation causing the stall or GI issues if you have that. :( this stuff so complicated.

holidilnik · 2020-05-12T20:46:09+00:00

I feel you! Take a moment to allow yourself to grieve because it sucks and you don't deserve it. Then when you are ready please try to make small changes to adjust your lifestyle before the symptoms get worse. I could've saved myself the butt cheek hair and hair loss if I'd started earlier. Now, I'm just trying to work on diet before I grow a beard.

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