Hello ladies!
I am Aminah, 25, married, in the US, and I am a teacher. I just found out today that I have insulin resistance. I am relieved in a way, because I've been feeling like garbage lately, and this might explain some of it. For many years, frankly, I've had problems with weight, irregular psycho periods, occasional depression, lethargy, etc. Not to say that the IR and possible PCOS is the only factor, but it's a start to know something truly IS wrong. For the longest time, I just thought I was fat and therefore gluttonous, and gluttonous and therefore fat! I got married last summer to the man of my dreams and we decided not to take any precautions, and let nature take its course. It didn't, not in the way we wanted...well, since marriage, I have gained 30 pounds (oh, the humanity!) and started a course of Wellbutrin. And my husband is an absolute prince, I thank God every day because if he were a jerk I would be totally nuts by now!
So one day a couple months ago, I woke up and said, "WHY AM I THE WAY I AM? THERE MIGHT BE A REASON!" In the wake of this revelation, I went to the doctor and said, "I do not feel right. I have rarely felt right in my life. Please help!" My doctor is so wonderful. She let me talk to her for half an hour that day, when most docs hurry you along like they have a plane to catch. She gave me a battery of tests, checking for hypothyroidism, hormonal imbalances, high glucose, excessive androgens...and came up with nothing! Meanwhile, I kept gaining 2 pounds a week practically, not having periods regularly, and feeling rotten. My GP referred me to an OB/GYN because I told her I was really concerned about our chances for conception, especially since it was now 3 months from my last period. The OB/GYN tested me for 3 things, and I found out today that I have IR. She prescribed metformin and I will be taking 500 mg 3x daily for a few months.
So, I'll have to go over some old threads and see who's who and what's what, but that's my life story as far as health is concerned. I thank you all in advance for your support and I hope we can learn together!
Peace,
Aminah