Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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Hi,

My girlfriend has PCOS and although she has always had a little bit of spider veins on her thighs (since she was a teenager or so), she now started having new ones on her derriere. Could it be related to PCOS? Insulin resistance? Does any know how to get rid of them? As you can imagine, this is very hard for her already poor body image.

She is 28 yo and is 100% low-carb Paleo for 1.5 years. She is a bit heavier that she would like, but she is in the upper range of the healthy BMI (5'8", 160ish lbs). SHe carries most of her extra weight on her hips and thighs (pear shape).

Any input would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

flag	asked Jun 18 2012 at 16:51 John_Paleo 31●2

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My guess is that your question is not motivated by your concern for her health but rather for your concern for her physicality, which is sort of fucked up... If you're not attracted to her, somebody else will be. Don't try to fix people. – Jay Jun 18 2012 at 18:12

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That's awfully presumptuous of you Jay. If he was only concerned about her looks and not her health, why would he be asking if spider veins are indicative insulin resistance? – Nasty Brutish and Short Jun 19 2012 at 1:45

Spider veins are a legitimate health problem that can lead to serious pain. It's not like he's asking her to get cosmetic surgery. – Paleomofo Jun 19 2012 at 6:41

I have been with her for 12 years and won't dump her because of stupid spider veins! I am only concerned because I wonder if it has something to do with insulin resistance and her PCOS (as we may be willing to have children in a few years). Moreover, I don't like seeing her feel bad about herself because of these "defects". I know it affects her deeply. – John_Paleo Jun 19 2012 at 7:55

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Really the main cause of spider veins are changes in hormones, particularly progesterone. Has her hormone balance changed recently? – GurlzLuvSteak Jun 19 2012 at 14:59

Paleomofo · Answer 1 · 2012-06-19 06:43:47Z UTC

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I heard dabbing vinegar helps. Not sure if it's true though. Butter with their K2 content may help. Overall, butter is good anyway.

Food for thought: http://paleohacks.com/questions/24900/supplements-coq10-vitamin-k2-are-they-needed

answered Jun 19 2012 at 6:43

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she eats grass-fed butter and take fermented cod liver oil daily. will look into the vinegar thing. – John_Paleo Jun 19 2012 at 7:56

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By the way I went online, it seems your girlfriend isn't the only one with PCOS who have spider veins. Eat a lot of unsalted butter! (: – Paleomofo Jun 19 2012 at 9:46

Emaegf · Answer 2 · 2012-06-19 06:22:08Z UTC

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No connetion between the two. Spider veins are a result of aging.

answered Jun 19 2012 at 6:22

Emaegf
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How come she started having some in her teens then??? – John_Paleo Jun 19 2012 at 7:55

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John, it's possible that she had it in her teens because of the SAD food diet. I don't think it's appropriate to have spider veins at 30. My grandmother had none, my mother had spider veins and had surgery in her late 40's, but a lot of young women these days have spider veins. I don't think it's an age thing more than an inappropriate diet thing. Your girlfriend only did paleo for 1.5 years. – Paleomofo Jun 19 2012 at 9:41

a tricksty trickster · Answer 3 · 2012-06-19 13:08:12Z UTC

sorry about typos, Im typing on my phone. I dont generally sound this retarded :-P

aging my ass!!! my sisters and i had them since around 12 and 13.

i noticed in gym class jumping and running sometimes hurt the veins sooooo much specially around my calves

. my mother grew up eating paleo plus bread and cheese from her farm for breakfast.. at my mother's time there were no junk foods in the island. but my mom did have stress, she had to care for sick mother and take responsibility of the house and younger children. she also had many, many spider veins at a young age.

My aunts on her side also have lots of them.

We most certainly did not eat SAD.

some spots were completely purple/black because of so any veins, specially my ankles.

after paleo i barely have any anymore, just the most stubborn ones. they are not noticeable unless you're realy looking for them.

I think it went away when my blood pressure got better.it's also better if i'm hydrated and sleep well. maybe you could rub her body every night with coconut oil, to improve blood circulation.

sorry about typos, typing on phone and i'm a bit sick today ^^

PCOS and spider veins?

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