Hello. I read another thread you wrote and you tested you were previously tested for PCOS, and that came back neg. Can I ask what tests they did? Are you being treated by a GP or an OBGYN or an endocrinologist? I started exhibiting symptoms of a definite problem as soon as I started my first period. I would go months without a period and then have a HEAVY period for weeks, up to six months (that sucked). 2 different GP's tested me for PCOS by doing ultrasounds (or something similar) to search for cysts on my ovaries. Makes sense, right? Unfortunately, this is just one of several symptoms, and may not be a prevalent one. Eventually I was referred to a specialist OBGYN who referred me to an Endocrinologist who is really the best one to diagnose PCOS (which is certainly a prediabetic condition) and Diabletes. The other thing that concerned me was when you stated that you took metformin and had a bad reaction, so then you were put on gluco...something. If the gluco...something was glucophage, then you had the same reaction because they are the same drug.

So many other things can indicate PCOS: the wretched facial hair, the excess weight, skin that is thicker around the feet and ankles, skin that is darker under arms and breasts, and so on. I guess what I am saying is, if you haven't already, see a highly recommended endocrinologist. Whether you have PCOS, diabetes, or something else, this is the medical specialty to properly diagnose and treat insulin-related disorders.

I was put through the ringer of tests for 16 years (age 14-30) before I FINALLY got my diagnosis. I never thought I would be so happy to find out I was sick.