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London, UK

Lately i come off my period and feel a pulling pain when im standing or moving around also dizzyness has started wen im up n About. I feel off balance. Im new to the pcos gang so everything is scaring me x

September 21, 2016
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Members reassured someone newly diagnosed with PCOS that dizziness, pulling pains, and feelings of being off-balance are commonly experienced... Read more

Members reassured someone newly diagnosed with PCOS that dizziness, pulling pains, and feelings of being off-balance are commonly experienced symptoms, often linked to low iron or anemia, which is frequently associated with PCOS. Several members shared practical strategies that helped them manage dizziness, including taking vitamin B12 supplements, changing doctors when their concerns were dismissed, and starting PCOS-specific treatments alongside diet and exercise adjustments. A recurring theme was the frustration of having symptoms dismissed by doctors and the importance of seeking specialists like endocrinologists, along with the comfort of knowing they are not alone in navigating the overwhelming and often confusing effects of PCOS.

A myPCOSteam Member

Tiredness depression mood swings are all apart of pcos wouldnt look up stuff online to be honest it will send u of your head change doctors thats what i had to do an believe me their was a big difference

September 23, 2016
A myPCOSteam Member

Oatcakes worked for me and microwave low fat popcorn now and again still feel like treating myself

September 28, 2016
A myPCOSteam Member

Did you get your ovaries tested and told them about all your symptoms? I already knew I had the condition before I was diagnosed because of the missed cycles. I've gotten my blood, ovaries, stomach, fertility, etc. all tested. I know sometimes though that the tests don't explain everything and there has been times that I find that my issues are caused by multiple conditions instead of just one though. Like I used to have really really bad acid reflux, then I began diet changes and treatment for it and it reduced some but was still bad, then I got PCOS treatments started and that made a huge difference for me. It's hard and sometimes really upsetting having too many issues at once and not always knowing what is causing what problem, so the best thing I find to do is just try your best to find out about yourself as much as possible and then try starting some treatments on all issues you find. Our bodies are not so simple to be explained by one condition a lot of the times.

Have you been to an endocrinologist? They specialize in hormonal issues and can probably help a lot more than the primary doctor and gynecologist. They could probably find out more for sure what is going on and help you with the right treatments.

October 6, 2016
A myPCOSteam Member

Yeah i have all the symptoms u mention in your comment.. my doctor doesn't want to put me on meds as they say none of my symptoms are related..they dont have a clue 🙄 My bad moods and depression bugs me alot besides having a miscarriage in april its all so much to deal with

October 6, 2016
A myPCOSteam Member

PCOS can have so many crazy effects on our bodies physically. I've definitely experienced a lot of dizziness, extreme exhaustion, constant pains around the abdomen, heavy/missed/irregular cycles, depression, acid reflux, etc. that was due to the PCOS and could tell for sure as many of them have calmed down since I've been diagnosed and started treatments. If you haven't already, getting started on treatments should help, along with any proper diet changes and exercise to improve your PCOS.

October 6, 2016 (edited)

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