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Gluc is NOT for those with cycts was Re: Has anyone experienced this???
From: AdoptASAP (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 10 Jun 2001 18:28:42 -0500 (CDT)
Those with cysts are NOT supposed to be perscribed gluc for this very
reason. Gluc irritates and aggitates cysts. If you have cysts and are
on gluc/met, you need to do more research and talk to your doctor.
At Sun, 10 Jun 2001, Zowie wrote:
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>Hi Krista,
>Are you on Metformin/Glucophage? What you described is EXACTLY how I
>felt when on that medication for about a month when I finally ended up
>in ER and had to stop and switch to Avandia. Ovary pain is pretty
>common, since the cysts are VERY common with us who have PCOS, although
>not ALL of us have PCOS (the name of this disease is such a fluke,
>because you don't HAVE to have cysts to have PolyCYSTIC Ovarian
>Syndrome). I could be that you have a ruptured cyst on that side, but
>I've never been "documented" as having that happen--although sometimes I
>wonder. Bottom line is, it could be the medication you are on
>(ESPECIALLY if it's Met/Glucophage) since those are classide side
>effects. However, it could also be a ruptured cyst or another problem.
>I would call your Dr. and get it checked out to verify WHAT it is.
>Especially since it's causing you to be so sick and worried. ALWAYS
>consult your Dr. when concerned. Hope it's nothing serious.
>
>--
>Good luck! -- Zowie :)
>
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