Posts by dustynomad8

Just wanted to update you guys... I did some digging into kidney issues and PCOS... both came back negative. Thank God. 🙏
Anyway, my OBGYN prescribed me Lindsey 20 birth control pills... I tried looking them up online, but honestly, there's next to nothing out there. 😕
All I know is they have a really low hormone level or something... I don't even get it anymore. -.- Has anyone heard of these? Or better yet, actually used them? How much is this actually going to help with my acne and hair growth? Just wondering. 🙂

uhh thanks guys... feeling a bit better now 🙂
i'll let you know once I get some results 👍

If my thyroid results come back positive... is that actually bad? I mean, how much am I going to have to deal with this? My mom is already 20 years into this and she’s on those pills constantly. I honestly don't know anything about it. I've been scrolling through the forums, but I haven't found a straight answer on what's actually coming my way 🙄
Sorry for bugging you all with these stupid questions, but I'm starting to panic 😢

fadedmarlin402 said:Thyroid issues aren't typically going to cause excess hair growth. In fact, thyroid problems usually lead to thinning hair or hair loss instead. Excessive sweating and a racing heart are more characteristic signs—specifically when you're dealing with hyperthyroidism.

I’m assuming we’re talking about hirsutism here—that’s when women experience hair growth in places where men normally do, like the face, chin, chest, stomach, or thighs. This points toward an overproduction or hyperactivity of male hormones, known as androgens. Because of this, hirsutism can sometimes lead to virilization, which involves the development of other masculine traits like a deepening voice or male-pattern baldness, though that isn't always the case. For younger women, the most common culprit behind this hormonal imbalance is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), as some others have already noted. Beyond ovarian issues, it could also stem from adrenal gland disorders, either on its own or in conjunction with ovarian dysfunction.

The first step should be a gynecological exam—which includes a US Navy ultrasound of the ovaries—along with blood work to check hormone levels, specifically testosterone, DHEA-S, LH, and FSH.

dustynomad8 also mentioned things like a rapid heartbeat, sweating, fatigue, depression, and shortness of breath. Those symptoms definitely align with thyroid dysfunction, so my advice is to get that checked out as well.

Keep in mind, this is just my general take on the situation. You absolutely need to consult with your doctor or gynecologist regarding all of this. Wishing you all nothing but good health!

I think I'll get both checked out... since I'm dealing with symptoms from both sides... thanks so much.

Keith Thomas21 said:If you happen to be losing hair on top of everything else you mentioned, you almost certainly have an Endocrine issue. Both my mother and sister struggle with thyroid conditions, and alongside the symptoms you described, they dealt with hair loss, a sensation of choking, hand tremors, and slight swelling at the base of the neck.
Have a conversation with your mother—ask her about her specific symptoms—and then make sure to see a doctor. Once you get onto the proper medication, you'll likely start feeling much better within a few months.

Yeah, my hands are shaking like crazy, my hair is falling out—though I always figured that was just normal—and my neck is swollen; you can even see it in photos... I'm getting my referral tomorrow and heading straight to the lab for blood work.😢(

I haven't touched antibiotics in at least two years... I only take painkillers right before my period starts...
My cycle is totally regular... weight-wise? I'm pretty average. A little soft in some spots, but nothing crazy. I gain weight easily, but I can drop it just as fast. My mom and I have never really had a real talk about this stuff—she's super private, and honestly, so am I. But I’ll have to bring it up with her eventually; she'll know what to do. I just wanted to see what you guys think first. Am I just overthinking this and creating problems where there aren't any? Anyway, I'll probably jump into the main thread soon. 😢(thanks for all the replies :**

I'm 21... I've dealt with acne my whole life, but lately, it's gotten worse. It’s hitting the right side of my face and my neck specifically. On top of that, hair is starting to grow everywhere—upper lip, underarms (I'm shaving every two days now, which is new), my back, and even my stomach. It's getting bad. I've also started sweating constantly, which was never an issue before. My heart races all the time, even just sitting down. Then there's the exhaustion and the depression. One thing that’s really messing with me lately is sleeping; I can't rest my neck on a pillow. I have to clutch it just to keep my head up because I feel like I'm suffocating. I never thought much of these changes until now, but I'm starting to worry. For context, I don't take any birth control and never have. I see my OBGYN regularly. My mom has thyroid issues, though we don't really talk about it. Should I be seeing a GP, an endocrinologist, a psychologist, or someone else for all this? I'm studying abroad right now, so getting tests done isn't exactly easy. Any advice or similar experiences would be appreciated. THANKS

I’m dealing with the exact same thing as Megan Reed... honestly, I’m practically hugging the toilet bowl every single month 🤮. I pop two or three pills—doesn't matter which brand, I've tried everything—but by evening or late at night, I end up passing out 😵 because the pain is just relentless. It feels like my blood sugar crashes, and before I know it, I'm being rushed to the ER for an injection in the butt 🙂. A few minutes later, the pain vanishes. It’s like nothing happened. The next day, you'd think I never even had a period. Doctors tell me this is "normal," but since when is it normal to spend every 28 days in the emergency room, losing my mind from the agony and feeling completely helpless 🙂? ...I hope I'm not the only one going through this. Peace, ladies!!! Cheers to hell 🙂

I’ve got a question for you all... does anyone else deal with period cramps so brutal that you end up in the ER getting a Voltaren injection in the backside, throwing up, or even passing out? My doctor keeps telling me this is "normal" for some people and claims it'll magically disappear once I have kids. But honestly, is it really normal to be sprinting to the emergency room every 28 to 30 days because the pain is so intense I'm practically hitting my head against a wall? Has anyone else gone through this? What actually works to treat it? P.S. I’m needing at least 4 to 6 heavy-duty painkillers before and during my cycle just to stay functional... or am I just losing my mind?=