Neverending... TOM!

Zenngrl · 08-10-2011, 12:20 PM

okay, I'm going on 5 full days... this is NOT normal for me. Three days are my max.. this is round 2 and I don't remember having this issue last round... today is the last day of P3. Do you think adding some carbs would make it stop?

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dawnyama · 08-10-2011, 01:12 PM

Wow that is tricky!! I don't think that adding in carbs would have anything to do with TOM. I believe that C'Marie has some ideas on this that she got from her doctor. One of those suggestions I remember is taking cinnamon. I hope she pops in to give you some other ideas. But I do remember that carbs is NOT one of the solutions!!! This just happens because your hormones have a lot to do with TOM and hcg messes with them. Perfectly normal for your TOM to not be normal after finishing a round.

minimonkey · 08-10-2011, 02:08 PM

On my second round p3, I had a heavy TOM that lasted more than 3 SOLID WEEKS. It didn't stop again until I restarted the hhcg (earlier than planned) -- that seems to have stopped it.. I do think hhcg messes with the cycles quite a bit.

LaraSuzz · 08-10-2011, 02:08 PM

Acupuncture made mine stop, and they mentioned that they treat many women on hcg this way. Do you have a local clinic that you can go to?

debkeversole · 08-10-2011, 03:22 PM

2 days extra certainly isn't never ending breathe calm down and see what the next few days bring

C'Marie · 08-10-2011, 10:06 PM

My naturopath told me to take the max dose of ibuprofen and have a LOT of cinnamon - I put like 2 tsps in some applesauce, and had it several times a day. I dried right up.

Zenngrl · 08-11-2011, 06:35 AM

okay, today is day six. I'm worried now.

Zenngrl · 08-11-2011, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by C'Marie

My naturopath told me to take the max dose of ibuprofen and have a LOT of cinnamon - I put like 2 tsps in some applesauce, and had it several times a day. I dried right up.

I took the max dose of Aleve this morning (didn't read this til now, same thing essentially in my opinion, since they are both nsaids) so maybe that will help and i will try to add cinnamon to my coffee tomorrow and do the ibuprofen suggestion.

This didn't happen last round. But I lost more weight this round and I am keeping it off within a pound up and down.

Zenngrl · 08-11-2011, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by debkeversole

2 days extra certainly isn't never ending breathe calm down and see what the next few days bring

It's a little unsettling, since this is the first time I've had ANY abnormality in my cycle. I've had pretty much perfect 26 day day cycles with three days of actually having a period, tapering off each day since I was in my teens. With the exception of the two years I was on Yaz, didn't really have one at all.

debkeversole · 08-11-2011, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Zenngrl

It's a little unsettling, since this is the first time I've had ANY abnormality in my cycle. I've had pretty much perfect 26 day day cycles with three days of actually having a period, tapering off each day since I was in my teens. With the exception of the two years I was on Yaz, didn't really have one at all.

exactly how i was until i developed PCOS HCG straightened that out though and i was back to my 28 days exactly then this summer i had 3 TOMS in 7 weeks
things change especially with using HCG

Alape052105 · 08-11-2011, 07:32 AM

It may not be just the HCG affecting it. Weight can dramatically affect it. Just try to relax. If after a few more days it hasn't gone away call your doc.

Zenngrl · 08-11-2011, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Alape052105

It may not be just the HCG affecting it. Weight can dramatically affect it. Just try to relax. If after a few more days it hasn't gone away call your doc.

I'm from a small town in Ohio too!

privatediva · 08-11-2011, 07:48 AM

Yes...HCG or no HCG, one thing a woman can count on in this life is that the way we've always been does not guarantee the way we will be at any future point in our life.

Lildrew · 08-11-2011, 09:16 AM

Zenn, I totally understand the worry and fear! For me, everytime my cycles gets funky or I have unschedule pain in my cervic area I get a little worried. You are not alone!!

C'Marie · 08-11-2011, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zenngrl

I took the max dose of Aleve this morning (didn't read this til now, same thing essentially in my opinion, since they are both nsaids) so maybe that will help and i will try to add cinnamon to my coffee tomorrow and do the ibuprofen suggestion.

This didn't happen last round. But I lost more weight this round and I am keeping it off within a pound up and down.

Any reason you can't eat a bunch of cinnamon today? Why wait till tomorrow? it dried me up within a day and a half! I put it in like a teeeeensy bit of applesauce and just swallowed it and chased it with water.

Zenngrl · 08-11-2011, 11:25 AM

I'm at work and don't carry cinnamon with me lol

I can eat some when i get home I guess... maybe in greek yogurt?

C'Marie · 08-11-2011, 11:54 AM

LOL no cinnamon at work! ? !

It really doesn't matter what you put it in if you just put it in something and basically chug it....

privatediva · 08-11-2011, 01:11 PM

They do make cinnamon capsules if you can't choke it down without some help. I take it coz it's supposed to be good for diabetes. I buy the capsules.

verbqueen · 08-11-2011, 08:19 PM

Bear this in mind--the Atkins main lobby is usually full of posts with questions about menstrual irregularities, as is every weight loss board out there! Because losing weight causes a release of estrogen, and that alters the cycle. The most common questions are about too frequent and too long periods. It is VERY, VERY common.

I'm not discouraging you from seeking medical advice, but just wanted you to know that this is a very typical thing to happen when a woman loses a lot of weight quickly. So try not to fret too much!

Zenngrl · 08-12-2011, 05:57 AM

Thank you everyone for your advice. I woke this morning to NOTHING!

I agree it's probably estrogen, I've got a lot of fat and it's the main storage place for these hormones unfortunately.

Doing It Right · 08-12-2011, 08:35 AM

Glad it stopped for you Zenn!

msack3889 · 09-04-2011, 02:51 PM

I had TOM during my 2nd week of HCG, and now I think I have it again (not sure if it's just spotting yet). My main issue with the irregularity is that I'm on the Pill too, and I don't know how to keep taking it, let alone how to have the prescription filled 2 weeks early (insurance issues). ugh

08-10-2011, 12:20 PM	#1
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08-10-2011, 01:12 PM	#2
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,336 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	Wow that is tricky!! I don't think that adding in carbs would have anything to do with TOM. I believe that C'Marie has some ideas on this that she got from her doctor. One of those suggestions I remember is taking cinnamon. I hope she pops in to give you some other ideas. But I do remember that carbs is NOT one of the solutions!!! This just happens because your hormones have a lot to do with TOM and hcg messes with them. Perfectly normal for your TOM to not be normal after finishing a round.

08-10-2011, 02:08 PM	#3
minimonkey Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 8,029 Gallery: minimonkey Stats: 5'0" -- very small frame WOE: Clean eating, whole foods	On my second round p3, I had a heavy TOM that lasted more than 3 SOLID WEEKS. It didn't stop again until I restarted the hhcg (earlier than planned) -- that seems to have stopped it.. I do think hhcg messes with the cycles quite a bit.

08-10-2011, 02:08 PM	#4
LaraSuzz Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,777 Gallery: LaraSuzz Stats: baby steps WOE: Dr. Atw Simeons Protocol Start Date: restart 3/5/2012 multiple rounds	Acupuncture made mine stop, and they mentioned that they treat many women on hcg this way. Do you have a local clinic that you can go to?

08-10-2011, 03:22 PM	#5
debkeversole Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southern ky Posts: 49,351 Gallery: debkeversole Stats: 370/285/199 WOE: 8/29/11 R9P2 HCG diet Start Date: 10-8-09	2 days extra certainly isn't never ending breathe calm down and see what the next few days bring

08-10-2011, 10:06 PM	#6
C'Marie Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,047 Gallery: C'Marie Stats: 270/down 110-ish/ goal 147 WOE: hCG Rx shots/JUDDD maintain Start Date: 1/4/2010 Now R9 P2	My naturopath told me to take the max dose of ibuprofen and have a LOT of cinnamon - I put like 2 tsps in some applesauce, and had it several times a day. I dried right up.

08-11-2011, 06:35 AM	#7
Zenngrl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: I'm a Buckeye again! Posts: 6,465 Gallery: Zenngrl Stats: Tight 18/----/Comfy 12 is my goal! - 5'6 WOE: ESE Start Date: 1/11/11	okay, today is day six. I'm worried now.

08-11-2011, 07:32 AM	#11
Alape052105 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Podunk, Ohio Posts: 73 Gallery: Alape052105 Stats: 190/157.5/124 WOE: HCG Start Date: 08/01/11	It may not be just the HCG affecting it. Weight can dramatically affect it. Just try to relax. If after a few more days it hasn't gone away call your doc.

08-11-2011, 07:48 AM	#13
privatediva Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 2,544 Gallery: privatediva Stats: 128 (R2ldw 128) 5'7" WOE: healthful, delicious low carb Start Date: 6/28/2011 (started HCG) maintaining since 9/2011	Yes...HCG or no HCG, one thing a woman can count on in this life is that the way we've always been does not guarantee the way we will be at any future point in our life.

08-11-2011, 09:16 AM	#14
Lildrew Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,070 Gallery: Lildrew Stats: 171.4/162/140 WOE: hHcg/later LC Start Date: 7/16/12	Zenn, I totally understand the worry and fear! For me, everytime my cycles gets funky or I have unschedule pain in my cervic area I get a little worried. You are not alone!!

08-11-2011, 11:25 AM	#16
Zenngrl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: I'm a Buckeye again! Posts: 6,465 Gallery: Zenngrl Stats: Tight 18/----/Comfy 12 is my goal! - 5'6 WOE: ESE Start Date: 1/11/11	I'm at work and don't carry cinnamon with me lol I can eat some when i get home I guess... maybe in greek yogurt?

08-11-2011, 11:54 AM	#17
C'Marie Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,047 Gallery: C'Marie Stats: 270/down 110-ish/ goal 147 WOE: hCG Rx shots/JUDDD maintain Start Date: 1/4/2010 Now R9 P2	LOL no cinnamon at work! ? ! It really doesn't matter what you put it in if you just put it in something and basically chug it....

08-11-2011, 01:11 PM	#18
privatediva Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 2,544 Gallery: privatediva Stats: 128 (R2ldw 128) 5'7" WOE: healthful, delicious low carb Start Date: 6/28/2011 (started HCG) maintaining since 9/2011	They do make cinnamon capsules if you can't choke it down without some help. I take it coz it's supposed to be good for diabetes. I buy the capsules.

08-11-2011, 08:19 PM	#19
verbqueen Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,661 Gallery: verbqueen Stats: 224/163 WOE: hhcg, VLCD12	Bear this in mind--the Atkins main lobby is usually full of posts with questions about menstrual irregularities, as is every weight loss board out there! Because losing weight causes a release of estrogen, and that alters the cycle. The most common questions are about too frequent and too long periods. It is VERY, VERY common. I'm not discouraging you from seeking medical advice, but just wanted you to know that this is a very typical thing to happen when a woman loses a lot of weight quickly. So try not to fret too much!

08-12-2011, 05:57 AM	#20
Zenngrl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: I'm a Buckeye again! Posts: 6,465 Gallery: Zenngrl Stats: Tight 18/----/Comfy 12 is my goal! - 5'6 WOE: ESE Start Date: 1/11/11	Thank you everyone for your advice. I woke this morning to NOTHING! I agree it's probably estrogen, I've got a lot of fat and it's the main storage place for these hormones unfortunately.

08-12-2011, 08:35 AM	#21
Doing It Right Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 535 Gallery: Doing It Right	Glad it stopped for you Zenn!

09-04-2011, 02:51 PM	#22
msack3889 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mass Posts: 505 Gallery: msack3889 WOE: HCG Start Date: 7/4/2012	I had TOM during my 2nd week of HCG, and now I think I have it again (not sure if it's just spotting yet). My main issue with the irregularity is that I'm on the Pill too, and I don't know how to keep taking it, let alone how to have the prescription filled 2 weeks early (insurance issues). ugh