TOM is here, but not really (women only)

carbaddict33 · 10-09-2003, 09:42 AM

TOM made the most briefest appearance of my life this week and I'm not certain it is normal, so to be safe I've already scheduled an appointment with my gyney. In fact, it's not normal, for the last 2 years, I've experienced shockingly heavy TOM. Without getting too graphic, this week was like a drop. Literally

I'd like a little reassurance (if there is some to be given) that this might be a normal sign of my new way of eating. Or should I be very worried?

slimscorp · 10-09-2003, 09:48 AM

Hiya Addict

I wouldn't be worried. A woman's period can be affected by just about anything........diet, stressors, age...and fluctuations are totally normal.........but it's a good idea to be checked by the doc just in case.

Good luck (but I'm sure you're fine)

xoxo
Alexandra

Roseisarose · 10-09-2003, 09:59 AM

Hey

My period (which, for the past few years has been a long monthly nightmare) has gotten much lighter since I started this WOE!

Thank goodness.

Rose

WMA#1 · 10-09-2003, 10:11 AM

I WOULDNT BE TO WORRIED. BEFORE I STARTED ATKINS BY TOM WAS HORRID. SICK, PAINS AND ALL THE OTHER YUCKYS. I WAS ON INDUCTION FOR A WEEK AND A HALF WHEN MY TOM ARRIVED AND I DIDNT EVEN REALIZE THAT I WAS ON IT. TOTALLY CHANGED! I WAS NOT SICK NO PAINS. IT WAS GREAT!

JBoshears · 10-09-2003, 10:16 AM

I wouldn't worry too much about it. My period has been a mess ever since I started Atkins.

Its either so heavy and long (21 days), or its just spotting. Last month I went for 5 days with only spotting.

Month before it was very long and extremely heavy.

I went for a pap, and everything is fine!

Hang in there, the experts on this board say it will work itself out!

Jennifer

genifire6 · 10-09-2003, 10:18 AM

Hi, just want to add that i am doing unduction since the 1st of september. Tom arrived that same day. it was my first time on this WOE and since then, no sign of TOM... I thought this WOE could be the reason why i didn't receive his visit yet...

But i am not pregnant (i hope!!!) and i had all the suger/salt cravings and pimples on my face, but that'S it. And i gained a few pounds in the last week or so, still doing the same thing, no cheat. I really hope he get here fast... But after reading this, i am almost sure it is "normal". I'll wait a few more days before i get all worried.

getthin · 10-09-2003, 10:21 AM

I would worry much about it unless you suspect something else is going on. Before Atkins I was heavy for 7 full days. Now its not as heavy and I am down to 4 day

I love it!!!!!!!!1

ShastaHood · 10-09-2003, 10:23 AM

What they all said.

Diana · 10-09-2003, 10:41 AM

Mine was severly heavy and 1 day longer when I first started atkins. Now its back to 4 days with 2 heavy, 2 light

jvryden · 10-09-2003, 10:56 AM

I had my TOM 2x this month...but at least they were both very light. Only with the "real" one did I get all the other symptoms too...food cravings, water retention, etc. I'm hoping it'll work itself out soon.

10-09-2003, 12:32 PM

This is a little off the tangent, but I have a TOM question too. I've been LCing for 2 1/2 weeks now, TOM started yesterday, and I feel incredibly bloated (I usually never feel this way). I've been drinking about a gallon of water everyday, can I cut down to half of that until I get rid of thsi retained water???

I also been having insomnia and am not hungry. I'm only getting like 3 hours of sleep each night. I'm not sure if the insomnia is a WOE thing or a TOM thing. Which do you think?

carbaddict33 · 10-09-2003, 01:15 PM

are you getting enough water in? I know that when you don't consume enough water,your body will hold on to it. The fact that your on your TOM will also be a contributor. Since this is your first TOM during this WOE, I'd consider how the next one is.

As far as the insomnia, honestly, I believe I was having sleeping problems as a result of consuming too many carbs. My sleep patterns have improved dramatically since I started this WOE. Are you still in induction?

Anyone else care to chime in?

jbabbit · 10-09-2003, 01:20 PM

I don't sleep as much anymore either. I think it is ketosis and all the extra energy. I sleep maybe 5 hours a night and jump right out of bed in the morning and I never did that before...

10-09-2003, 01:28 PM

yes, carbaddict I'm still in induction. I thought a gallon of water a day was doing pretty good. I used to drink like 3 cups of water a day before doing WOE. This bloating is pretty bad, would anyone recommend Midol?

want2getfit2003 · 10-09-2003, 04:55 PM

what a timely discussion for me. I've been on Atkins since mid February. In the beginning, my periods were much much lighter. In the last 2 months, they have become increasingly heavier and closer together. In late August a close family member was killed in combat 'over there' and since then, life here has been turned upside down, not to mention that my low carb lifestyle has been put to the test and low carb did not always win. I'm hoping that the combination of stress and not being as strict with my carbs has caused my periods to act strangley. I started September 3rd and bled for 7 days heavily, started again on the 17th for 3 days very lightly (I've never had this happen before) and started again on October 3 and I am still going. I'm not quite sure what to make of all this but really do hope it's the stress and the not so strict low carbing. I'm giving myself a kick in the rear to get back to strict induction tonight. If anyone else has had similiar experiences with their TOM being wacked out like mine, please let me know. I'm concerned but don't know if I should be.
Thanks...

carbaddict33 · 10-09-2003, 06:17 PM

Want2getfit2003: I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that there are many of us that do not take lightly this person's supreme sacrifice for our country and liberties.

As for your TOM, it seems like it is due to stress. I certainly hope that as time goes, your body will become accustomed to your new way of eating.

Another thing I've got to consider is my age. I've asked my mother if she experienced the same patterns at my age. Much as we may not like it, heredity plays a big factor I believe.

Cheers

10-09-2003, 06:39 PM

But I normally have very heavy periods, and one month I had (like you said) literally a drop. Turns out I was pg.

Good Luck!

carbaddict33 · 10-09-2003, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dreamer777
But I normally have very heavy periods, and one month I had (like you said) literally a drop. Turns out I was pg.

Good Luck!

AAAHHHHHHH! Bite you tongue!!! HARD!!

Nah, i'm not preggers, DH and I figured out what caused that and called in the plumber . .. .although, I've heard sometimes the dam can break . . .. .

10-09-2003, 09:59 AM	#3
Roseisarose Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: City of Roses Posts: 115 Gallery: Roseisarose Stats: 183/183/140 WOE: Low Carb--Atkins (No Dairy or Wheat) Start Date: Restart 03/23/2008	Hey My period (which, for the past few years has been a long monthly nightmare) has gotten much lighter since I started this WOE! Thank goodness. Rose Last edited by Roseisarose : 10-09-2003 at 10:59 AM.

10-09-2003, 06:17 PM	#16
carbaddict33 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,023 Gallery: carbaddict33 Stats: 40 pounds gone forever! WOE: lo-carb Start Date: 8/25/03	Want2getfit2003: I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that there are many of us that do not take lightly this person's supreme sacrifice for our country and liberties. As for your TOM, it seems like it is due to stress. I certainly hope that as time goes, your body will become accustomed to your new way of eating. Another thing I've got to consider is my age. I've asked my mother if she experienced the same patterns at my age. Much as we may not like it, heredity plays a big factor I believe. Cheers __________________ A~

10-09-2003, 06:39 PM	#17
Guest Posts: n/a Gallery:	I don't really know if this is a possibility... But I normally have very heavy periods, and one month I had (like you said) literally a drop. Turns out I was pg. Good Luck!

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10-09-2003, 09:42 AM	#1
carbaddict33 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,023 Gallery: carbaddict33 Stats: 40 pounds gone forever! WOE: lo-carb Start Date: 8/25/03	TOM is here, but not really (women only) TOM made the most briefest appearance of my life this week and I'm not certain it is normal, so to be safe I've already scheduled an appointment with my gyney. In fact, it's not normal, for the last 2 years, I've experienced shockingly heavy TOM. Without getting too graphic, this week was like a drop. Literally I'd like a little reassurance (if there is some to be given) that this might be a normal sign of my new way of eating. Or should I be very worried?

10-09-2003, 09:48 AM	#2
slimscorp Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Baltimore, Md. Posts: 82 Gallery: slimscorp Stats: 175/160?/135--sz16/10/8 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Sept. 2, 2003	Hiya Addict I wouldn't be worried. A woman's period can be affected by just about anything........diet, stressors, age...and fluctuations are totally normal.........but it's a good idea to be checked by the doc just in case. Good luck (but I'm sure you're fine) xoxo Alexandra

10-09-2003, 10:11 AM	#4
WMA#1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sunnyside, WA Posts: 232 Gallery: WMA#1 Stats: 212/199.4/150 WOE: Atkins-Induction Level 20-25 CARBS Start Date: 10/2/05	I WOULDNT BE TO WORRIED. BEFORE I STARTED ATKINS BY TOM WAS HORRID. SICK, PAINS AND ALL THE OTHER YUCKYS. I WAS ON INDUCTION FOR A WEEK AND A HALF WHEN MY TOM ARRIVED AND I DIDNT EVEN REALIZE THAT I WAS ON IT. TOTALLY CHANGED! I WAS NOT SICK NO PAINS. IT WAS GREAT!

10-09-2003, 10:16 AM	#5
JBoshears Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mulvane, Kansas Posts: 98 Gallery: JBoshears Stats: 303/252/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 6/17/03 (My Birthday)	I wouldn't worry too much about it. My period has been a mess ever since I started Atkins. Its either so heavy and long (21 days), or its just spotting. Last month I went for 5 days with only spotting. Month before it was very long and extremely heavy. I went for a pap, and everything is fine! Hang in there, the experts on this board say it will work itself out! Jennifer

10-09-2003, 10:18 AM	#6
genifire6 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 639 Gallery: genifire6 Stats: 231/220/159.5 WOE: Low Carb	Hi, just want to add that i am doing unduction since the 1st of september. Tom arrived that same day. it was my first time on this WOE and since then, no sign of TOM... I thought this WOE could be the reason why i didn't receive his visit yet... But i am not pregnant (i hope!!!) and i had all the suger/salt cravings and pimples on my face, but that'S it. And i gained a few pounds in the last week or so, still doing the same thing, no cheat. I really hope he get here fast... But after reading this, i am almost sure it is "normal". I'll wait a few more days before i get all worried.

10-09-2003, 10:21 AM	#7
getthin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 491 Gallery: getthin	I would worry much about it unless you suspect something else is going on. Before Atkins I was heavy for 7 full days. Now its not as heavy and I am down to 4 day I love it!!!!!!!!1

10-09-2003, 10:23 AM	#8
ShastaHood MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,908 Gallery: ShastaHood Stats: 162/138(!)/135 5'6" WOE: Stillman's Start Date: 10/1999	What they all said.

10-09-2003, 10:41 AM	#9
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 34,973 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: The Original Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	Mine was severly heavy and 1 day longer when I first started atkins. Now its back to 4 days with 2 heavy, 2 light

10-09-2003, 10:56 AM	#10
jvryden Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: kansas city 'burbs Posts: 627 Gallery: jvryden Stats: 140/116/115 WOE: Atkins Maintenance as of 1/04 Start Date: 7/27/03	I had my TOM 2x this month...but at least they were both very light. Only with the "real" one did I get all the other symptoms too...food cravings, water retention, etc. I'm hoping it'll work itself out soon.

10-09-2003, 12:32 PM	#11
badgerwolf Guest Posts: n/a Gallery: badgerwolf	This is a little off the tangent, but I have a TOM question too. I've been LCing for 2 1/2 weeks now, TOM started yesterday, and I feel incredibly bloated (I usually never feel this way). I've been drinking about a gallon of water everyday, can I cut down to half of that until I get rid of thsi retained water??? I also been having insomnia and am not hungry. I'm only getting like 3 hours of sleep each night. I'm not sure if the insomnia is a WOE thing or a TOM thing. Which do you think?

10-09-2003, 01:15 PM	#12
carbaddict33 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,023 Gallery: carbaddict33 Stats: 40 pounds gone forever! WOE: lo-carb Start Date: 8/25/03	are you getting enough water in? I know that when you don't consume enough water,your body will hold on to it. The fact that your on your TOM will also be a contributor. Since this is your first TOM during this WOE, I'd consider how the next one is. As far as the insomnia, honestly, I believe I was having sleeping problems as a result of consuming too many carbs. My sleep patterns have improved dramatically since I started this WOE. Are you still in induction? Anyone else care to chime in?

10-09-2003, 01:20 PM	#13
jbabbit Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: SE Texas Posts: 224 Gallery: jbabbit	I don't sleep as much anymore either. I think it is ketosis and all the extra energy. I sleep maybe 5 hours a night and jump right out of bed in the morning and I never did that before...

10-09-2003, 01:28 PM	#14
badgerwolf Guest Posts: n/a Gallery: badgerwolf	yes, carbaddict I'm still in induction. I thought a gallon of water a day was doing pretty good. I used to drink like 3 cups of water a day before doing WOE. This bloating is pretty bad, would anyone recommend Midol?

10-09-2003, 04:55 PM	#15
want2getfit2003 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South Posts: 664 Gallery: want2getfit2003	what a timely discussion for me. I've been on Atkins since mid February. In the beginning, my periods were much much lighter. In the last 2 months, they have become increasingly heavier and closer together. In late August a close family member was killed in combat 'over there' and since then, life here has been turned upside down, not to mention that my low carb lifestyle has been put to the test and low carb did not always win. I'm hoping that the combination of stress and not being as strict with my carbs has caused my periods to act strangley. I started September 3rd and bled for 7 days heavily, started again on the 17th for 3 days very lightly (I've never had this happen before) and started again on October 3 and I am still going. I'm not quite sure what to make of all this but really do hope it's the stress and the not so strict low carbing. I'm giving myself a kick in the rear to get back to strict induction tonight. If anyone else has had similiar experiences with their TOM being wacked out like mine, please let me know. I'm concerned but don't know if I should be. Thanks...