New member here with a question

[Guest guest]

Hi, I just joined and am glad to see that a group like this exists.

I have a question in regards to women's health. I recently was told

that I may have PCOS. The tests were inconclusive, but I do seem to

have the symptoms. I do not want to take even the lowest and safest

forms of synthetic hormones. I was told Dong Quai will help so I've

been taking it for a few days. Are there any other herbs, vitamins

and/or dietary changes that I can add? Thanks.

[Guest guest]

I found a site that might help as i'm not real up on this.

http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~cp391990/herbs.html

Suzi

mrsboston_322002 wrote:

Hi, I just joined and am glad to see that a group like this exists.I have a question in regards to women's health. I recently was told that I may have PCOS. The tests were inconclusive, but I do seem to have the symptoms. I do not want to take even the lowest and safest forms of synthetic hormones. I was told Dong Quai will help so I've been taking it for a few days. Are there any other herbs, vitamins and/or dietary changes that I can add? Thanks.Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

[Guest guest]

herbal remedies, Suzanne Nottmeier <suziesgoats>

wrote:

>

> I found a site that might help as i'm not real up on this.

> http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~cp391990/herbs.html

> Suzi

 

 

Thanks Suzi. Your link, in addition to the group files, has helped me

to find useful resources and suggestions. I'm sure I'll find

something that works.

Again, thanks a lot.

[Guest guest]

As far as I know, PCOS is related (if not caused by) insulin resistance.

If you are not familiar with this term, you can learn about it by

reading http://www.mercola.com/2001/jul/14/insulin.htm . This article

will tell you how to test for insulin resistance (fasting insulin is one

of tests) and what to do to reverse it by modifying your diet.

 

Roman

 

mrsboston_322002 wrote:

>

> Hi, I just joined and am glad to see that a group like this exists.

> I have a question in regards to women's health. I recently was told

> that I may have PCOS. The tests were inconclusive, but I do seem to

> have the symptoms. I do not want to take even the lowest and safest

> forms of synthetic hormones. I was told Dong Quai will help so I've

> been taking it for a few days. Are there any other herbs, vitamins

> and/or dietary changes that I can add? Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Dong Quai doesn't work for everyone, so be aware of that. Watch yourself

closely.

 

A more gentle women's herb for general use in toning up the reproductive

system is Wild Yam. It's usually sold in Chinese stores.

 

At 02:13 PM 8/1/02 -0000, you wrote:

>Hi, I just joined and am glad to see that a group like this exists.

>I have a question in regards to women's health. I recently was told

>that I may have PCOS. The tests were inconclusive, but I do seem to

>have the symptoms. I do not want to take even the lowest and safest

>forms of synthetic hormones. I was told Dong Quai will help so I've

>been taking it for a few days. Are there any other herbs, vitamins

>and/or dietary changes that I can add? Thanks.

>

-- Michael Riversong **

Professional Harpist, Educator, and Writer **

RivEdu ** Phone: (307)635-0900 FAX (413)691-0399

http://home.earthlink.net/~rivedu -- Educational Site

[Guest guest]

herbal remedies, Michael Riversong <rivedu@e...> wrote:

> Dong Quai doesn't work for everyone, so be aware of that. Watch

yourself

> closely.

>

> A more gentle women's herb for general use in toning up the

reproductive

> system is Wild Yam. It's usually sold in Chinese stores.

 

 

Yes, I read about Wild Yam and am considering it as well. That seems

to be highly recommended along with Vitex (Chaste Tree). So far the

Dong Quai hasn't brought on my menses cycle, but I am feeling some

strange sensations going on in the pelvic area. I'm a little worried

about some slight cramping in one leg, but I'll monitor it. I'll give

this herb a few more weeks before trying Wild Yam. I don't want to

start taking too many things at once, because I won't know which is

working and which isn't LOL. Plus, I want to be clear on how much of

each herb will work for me if I need to increase the dosage. Thanks

alot for your suggestion.

:-)

[Guest guest]

Uh, the symptoms you mention here would indicate to me that you should

discontinue Dong Quai immediately if you don't have a good Chinese style

physician available. That leg cramping rings a big alarm with me.

 

With any of these herbs mentioned here, dosage is hard to measure. A good

Chinese style doctor will mix the herbs into capsules in his/her own office,

with careful attention to proportions of herbs relative to each other. (I

used to do this frequently for an Acupuncturist.) And the doctor will watch

for symptoms such as you're reporting, because reactions to any herb

indicate a new, deeper level of diagnosis.

 

At 11:43 PM 8/3/02 -0000, you wrote:

>

>Yes, I read about Wild Yam and am considering it as well. That seems

>to be highly recommended along with Vitex (Chaste Tree). So far the

>Dong Quai hasn't brought on my menses cycle, but I am feeling some

>strange sensations going on in the pelvic area. I'm a little worried

>about some slight cramping in one leg, but I'll monitor it. I'll give

>this herb a few more weeks before trying Wild Yam. I don't want to

>start taking too many things at once, because I won't know which is

>working and which isn't LOL. Plus, I want to be clear on how much of

>each herb will work for me if I need to increase the dosage. Thanks

>alot for your suggestion.

>:-)

>

-- Michael Riversong **

Professional Harpist, Educator, and Writer **

RivEdu ** Phone: (307)635-0900 FAX (413)691-0399

http://home.earthlink.net/~rivedu -- Educational Site

[Guest guest]

herbal remedies, Michael Riversong <rivedu@e...> wrote:

> Uh, the symptoms you mention here would indicate to me that you

should

> discontinue Dong Quai immediately if you don't have a good Chinese

style

> physician available. That leg cramping rings a big alarm with me.

>

> With any of these herbs mentioned here, dosage is hard to measure.

A good

> Chinese style doctor will mix the herbs into capsules in his/her

own office,

> with careful attention to proportions of herbs relative to each

other. (I

> used to do this frequently for an Acupuncturist.) And the doctor

will watch

> for symptoms such as you're reporting, because reactions to any herb

> indicate a new, deeper level of diagnosis.

 

I think you're right, I had the some extreme sweating last night,

even with the a/c on high. After reading your post I decided to write

down the names of a few local Herbalists to call tomorrow and I won't

be taking the Dong Quai until I consult with someone. My mother also

expressed concerns over the leg cramps this morning, she was worrying

about blood clots. They're very common on my maternal side (and the

reason I don't take synthetic female hormones). I thought maybe I

could go the natural way on my own if I just knew what to take, but I

guess not. Well, no matter the cost, I'd still rather consult someone

who will keep me on the natural path. Thanks for the warning and your

suggestions. I'll post on whatever happens next.

:-)