Amenorrhea

[michelem]

Thanks again. I like the different definitions of DH.

Silver, I appreciate the links. I'll keep an open mind, but I don't think I fall into either of these categories. I am not afraid of weight gain, and want to gain the weight back that I've lost since beginning training. I don't have any fear foods or anything like that - just some allergies/sensitivities that result in miserable itchy skin rashes. Also, I do not feel a compulsion to exersize. I can go days without it and not feel anxious - sure, I miss it 'cause I enjoy it, but I don't freak out if I can't do it. Oh, and since being diagnosed with osteopenia I get a bone density scan every year and it has remained stable for the past 10 years, so the drs. say I'm doing something right!

But, it's definitely something to think about and keep an eye on.

I called many gyno offices today and all said they are either not taking new patients at all or I must have a referral from my primary care physician (who so far hasn't seemed all that concerned about this - I let her know about the changes in my period when it all started - she gave me a pregnancy test and when it came back negative that was good enough for her). So, I've placed a call to her and await a call back as to whether I can get a referral. Her assistant said she is "very busy" today, so it may be a couple days before I hear back. Sigh . . .

In the meantime, I'm going road bike test riding this weekend! I can't wait!

[Offthegrid]

Lots of good advice and support here. You are in a very caring environment.

I just wanted to add that if you look around, you should be able to find a recovery drink with extra calories that you can have even with food allergies. Also check out Larabars.

I can't have anything with gluten (anything made with regular flour or from wheat, rye, barley or oats) AND I'm lactose intolerant, so that makes it tough for me. But even with all those limitations, there ARE nutritional drinks I could have -- such as Boost -- or other recovery drinks. It's very tough to find things to fit our food allergies, but not impossible.

[michelem]

Tah Dah! Got my period this morning! Woo hoo! Hubby was not so excited . . . he said something to the effect of "Well, let's see if it's normal." Grrr . . . I'm starting to like mimitabby's definition of DH.

Offthegrid: I've tried Larabars and they are okay, but don't pack much protein. However, I found some other ones at TraderJoe's last night. The website says they are gluten-free. However, they are pricey at $3/bar:

Ingredients: Almond butter*, date paste*, honey*, brown rice protein*, flax sprouts*, quinoa sprouts*, raisins*, sesame seeds*.
*From organic farming

Nutrition Facts per bar:

energy 300 cal.
130 fat cal.
total fat 12g
sat. fat 2g
trans fatty acids 0g

cholesterol 0 mg

sodium 25 mg

total carb. 34g
total dietary fiber 6g
sugars 20g

protein 14 g

http://www.organicfoodbar.com/usa/prod.html