Posts by Bryan Wilson33

Jamie Johnson6 said:Just having cysts on your ovaries doesn't mean you have PCOS. Not even an irregular cycle counts as a diagnosis on its own.
And honestly, prolactin isn't even really tied to PCOS—it's more about the FSH and LH levels (specifically their ratio) and all that other stuff.

Oh, please—high prolactin can definitely be linked to PCOS, just like how LH stays high compared to FSH and progesterone ends up being low on day 21 of your cycle.
Look, you're right that just having ovarian cysts doesn't automatically mean you've got PCOS—that's exactly why it's called a *syndrome*, because it covers this whole massive spectrum of different symptoms. Some are super obvious and others are way more subtle, which is why doctors won't just call it without doing an ultrasound and checking your hormone levels first.

Jamie Johnson6 said:There are tons of articles on American sites about using metformin for PCOS. As far as ovulation goes, I read that it helped some people deal with infertility, so I guess that’s saying something.

Ugh, I know, I know—I've read so much lately that my brain is basically mush from information overload. Honestly, I just want to hear from actual people who've lived through it. My main goal is just getting my ovulation cycles back on track. Weight isn't really an issue for me, so I can't really blame my PCOS on that, but I am super curious about low-carb diets—not even for weight loss, but because of how insulin resistance is linked to PCOS these days. It's a wild thought that maybe I could actually manage my PCOS through what I eat, but honestly, that feels like such a massive undertaking right now since I absolutely live for 😬, and I haven't even done the basic research yet.
So, I think I'll try starting with metformin first, though I definitely have to run it by my doctor before doing anything.

Jamie Johnson6, thanks for the heads-up! 😘

Jamie Johnson6 said:Basically, endocrinologists have been prescribing Metformin along with the pill lately... and honestly, in my case, it actually worked.

So, were you taking the Metformin alongside birth control, or just the Metformin by itself? How long did it take before your cycle finally leveled out? Are you actually ovulating now? And did you ever bother doing a glucose tolerance test before you started the Metformin?
Also, did you put on any weight while you were on it, or was that before? I’ve heard from a few people that girls usually lose a couple of pounds right when they start taking Metformin 😕?
Anyone else here have experience dealing with Metformin?

nimblehawk52 said:my skin is insanely sensitive—like, I react to basically everything from Johnson & Johnson to half the stuff you find in a drugstore, whether it's creams, oils, or shower gels...
so, does anyone actually know a decent body cream or oil—ideally something without all those fake dyes and perfumes—that won't freak out my dry, sensitive skin?

So, my dermatologist actually told me to try Bioderma since my skin is super dry and prone to allergic reactions, and I've been using their stuff lately http://www.vasezdravlje.com/izdanje/clanak/63/ — specifically their shower oil and body milk meant for atopic skin. I mean, yeah, they cost an absolute fortune, but honestly? My skin feels like a whole new person!
I also picked up a soap from Ulta Beauty and it's actually pretty great 🙂

Ava Adore said:I could never get used to wearing contacts😢

Same here, 😢

I spent like, a solid year trying everything under the sun to make them work, but nope—nothing. And I’m talking about those semi-rigid ones too. Putting them in and taking them out? Easy. But actually *wearing* them? Total nightmare. 🙄
Since it was honestly ages ago, sometimes I think, "Maybe I should give soft lenses a shot," but then I just realize I'm way too lazy for all that hassle...

By the way, I’ve heard doctors tell women who’ve had breast cancer surgery—specifically those where they had to remove lymph nodes—that they really need to be super careful with their arm on the surgical side. Like, seriously protect it. You've gotta avoid any crazy heavy lifting or intense physical strain because that arm is way more prone to swelling, and if you happen to get a cut or anything, it's much easier to deal with infections and stuff like that. I know it doesn't have much to do with the radiation itself, but it just crossed my mind...
Anyway, I also know that during and after radiation, you're supposed to stay out of the sun.

Casey Palmer5 said:You've also got Loratadine—that stuff was a lifesaver for me since Claritin doesn't do a single thing for my allergies.
I didn't even notice if it made me sleepy or whatever.

Well, I'm having the exact opposite experience: Claritin works great for me and I feel totally fine on it.
But man, they gave me some Loratadine to try once and I was literally sleepwalking around the house... it was an absolute nightmare, seriously. 👎

Is Vindijin's Isostar actually an isotonic drink? 😕
aha, so I just looked it up and yeah, it is (which, I mean, is kind of obvious given the name 😁)

but is it actually any good?

sorry, I'm totally tripping—I see now you were looking for those powder packets or something.

Look, I don't know anything about that Biobran stuff. But—have you ever heard of Taheebo tea? Or maybe that aloe vera tonic? Just to be clear, I’m not selling anything, I'm not running an ad campaign, and I’m definitely not making any grand promises or swearing by it—I'm just passing along the info we used to dig up back in the day...
Btw, if you actually want to try that aloe drink, shoot me a DM and I'll send over the recipe.

Honestly, any kind of cardio is going to do the trick—we're talking running, swimming, cycling, rollerblading, or even dancing 👍
just pick whatever actually sounds fun to you and something you won't totally hate doing. There’s really no point in dragging yourself through some grueling workout if you can't stand it, right? If dancing is what gets you moving, then fine, let it be dancing 🙂
just stay consistent and try to make that regular movement—whatever activity or dancing you choose—a permanent part of your daily routine.

Peter Morris58 said:Basically, just lie on your back, throw your hands behind your head—maybe grab the edge of the mattress or something—and slowly lift your legs.

Or, you could try a little variation on that... put your palms under your butt, kick those legs straight up into the air, and lift your hips off the floor. A huge mistake people make is trying to pull their legs toward their head—don't do that! Seriously, watch out for that. Your legs need to go straight up, like, pointing right at the ceiling.
You can keep your legs together or cross them... honestly, I guess it’s best if you just switch it up and do both.

urbanseal6 said:Yeah, I go to the community health center, but not for the OBGYN—my dentist is this absolute legend and he’s doing an amazing job!😉

Man, I feel so much better now knowing that😁. Seriously, that woman is a straight-up nightmare—I know so many people around here who had their teeth absolutely wrecked by her.😢

urbanseal6 said:Regarding recommendations, I don't know—I usually just head over to the local clinic, but I am covered by insurance.

Are you seriously suggesting a community health center? 😲 There’s this one dentist there who has been absolutely wrecking kids' teeth for generations.

Casey Palmer5 said:Malignant diseases are a massive contraindication—you absolutely cannot do a massage if someone has cancer.

Are you actually serious right now? 😲
Like, why though? Can you maybe walk me through the reasoning behind that? Thnx 🙂

Chris Paul 😍, even though I was seriously torn between him and Ivana Balica

Man, what an absolute nail-biter of a race—it was seriously anyone's guess until the very last second. It’s honestly such a relief to see some other skiers stepping up to the plate instead of just relying on Janica and Anja all the time. Good for them.

Icepick said:Is Nika finally starting to show some actual consistency with her form? Fingers crossed, I guess.

Honestly, watching Nika today during that second run, she looked incredibly, incredibly solid. If she can just keep that kind of momentum going, we might actually be onto something. 👍
Too bad Ana totally outshined her, but hey, whatever—there’ll be plenty more chances down the road.

As for the men's side today? Same story—that finish was intense and kept me on the edge of my seat. Of course, the winner took it all😁, the absolute best of the bunch, my personal favorite Bob Miller😍 🙏
And Ivek ended up in 63rd. 😢 That's just bad, just plain bad...

Icepick said:Janica is sitting in 3rd, trailing Marlies Schield and the leader Tanja Poutianen by about 0.75 seconds. 😲
That’s a pretty massive gap—but I mean, it's not totally impossible to make up, right?

Honestly, when Schild and Poutianen crossed the line with such a huge lead, it felt like Janica and Anja were just taking a leisurely stroll through the mountainside, maybe stopping to check out the scenery or something. 😁 Like, what were they even doing out there?? They were way too slow. 😲
I'm really hoping Janica actually lets off the brakes during the second run. 😁 😛
Nika and Ana were awesome, though—and honestly, they can probably push it even further if they want to!!!

Adam Wright56 said:Janica finished in 5th place again. 🙏

Oh, wow, Adam Wright56—thanks a ton for the play-by-play and the absolutely thrilling news!!! 🙂
...I guess some people actually have to clock in and do real work today, right? 🙄 🙂

Icepick said:Janica snagged an awesome 5th place. 👋

Absolutely killer!!! 🎉 🎉 🎉
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