01-11-2012, 13:06
(This post was last modified: 01-11-2012, 13:08 by mochaccino.)
I don't think you need help from us, at least not yet. It sounds like what you might actually need is to see a specialist, or shop around for a new one if you're already seeing one.
Have you really fully explained your concerns to your parents? It might be a good idea to really think through what's bothering you, and what dissatisfies you about the way your doctor has been treating you, then write it down as clearly as possible in the form of a letter adressed to your parents. Even if you don't actually send it as an email or hand it to them on paper, it can help you clarify your needs and possibly give you some clear talking points to use if you decide to sit down with them and talk about it directly. Of course, I don't know your full situation, and for all I know, your doctor may already be doing everything he or she should be doing, but it can't hurt to encourage your parents to be your advocate. A really good endocronoligist will be able to do a lot more for you than we ever could.
If you feel that you absolutely must do something on your own, in addition to seeing a new doctor, I think you should start following a relatively low carb diet that's high in animal protein, vegetables, and good fats, especially saturated fats such as coconut oil and the fat found in animal sources like eggs. That may sound strange given the way that the media talks about fats in general, but as long as you avoid eating too much omega 6 fats, and cut out trans fats completely, a high fat diet can go a long way toward balancing hormones in a young girl, such as yourself. And don't worry, this diet shouldn't really have too many calories, as long as you cut down your carbs to 1 cup or so maximum per meal, and also eat eat at least 1 cup of cooked vegetables at each meal. Feel free to use as much olive oil or butter as necessary to make your vegetables taste good. BTW, you'll need to eat much much more cups of vegetables per meal if you eat them raw, which is why cooked vegetables are a better choice most of the time. Thats not to say that you shouldn't include raw vegetables every once in a while.
As far as supplements are concerned, if your diet is on point, you might not need anything more than a high quality B complex. NOW foods B complex is excellent, inexpensive, and easy to find, assuming you live in the US.
Have you really fully explained your concerns to your parents? It might be a good idea to really think through what's bothering you, and what dissatisfies you about the way your doctor has been treating you, then write it down as clearly as possible in the form of a letter adressed to your parents. Even if you don't actually send it as an email or hand it to them on paper, it can help you clarify your needs and possibly give you some clear talking points to use if you decide to sit down with them and talk about it directly. Of course, I don't know your full situation, and for all I know, your doctor may already be doing everything he or she should be doing, but it can't hurt to encourage your parents to be your advocate. A really good endocronoligist will be able to do a lot more for you than we ever could.
If you feel that you absolutely must do something on your own, in addition to seeing a new doctor, I think you should start following a relatively low carb diet that's high in animal protein, vegetables, and good fats, especially saturated fats such as coconut oil and the fat found in animal sources like eggs. That may sound strange given the way that the media talks about fats in general, but as long as you avoid eating too much omega 6 fats, and cut out trans fats completely, a high fat diet can go a long way toward balancing hormones in a young girl, such as yourself. And don't worry, this diet shouldn't really have too many calories, as long as you cut down your carbs to 1 cup or so maximum per meal, and also eat eat at least 1 cup of cooked vegetables at each meal. Feel free to use as much olive oil or butter as necessary to make your vegetables taste good. BTW, you'll need to eat much much more cups of vegetables per meal if you eat them raw, which is why cooked vegetables are a better choice most of the time. Thats not to say that you shouldn't include raw vegetables every once in a while.
As far as supplements are concerned, if your diet is on point, you might not need anything more than a high quality B complex. NOW foods B complex is excellent, inexpensive, and easy to find, assuming you live in the US.