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Re: I was diagnoses with PCOS yesterday and I am not sure what to do.
From: Jennifer (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 15 Nov 2000 08:18:14 -0600 (CST)
Cleo,
My doctor said that although I was not diabetic, she felt that the
insulin resistance could be at the core of my symptoms, and that's why
she was giving me glucophage - to mitigate those symptoms. I don't know
how it could do more harm than good, unless you are allergic to it.
Glucophage helps your body use insulin more efficiently, thereby
reducing the amount of insulin released. The only side effects that are
dangerous is lactic acidosis, and I understand it's very rare, unless
you are a heavy drinker.
I think you should try to get a referral to a more open-minded doc
unless yours changes her mind after doing the research. There is a lot
of valuable info at PCOSupport.org. Why don't you send her some
articles, etc. and help her along. If she doens't budge on the
glucophage issue, try posting where you live and that you are looking
for a good PCOS doc in your area. Usually women on the board can
recommend someone at least within driving distance.
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Jennifer
At Tue, 14 Nov 2000, Cleo wrote:
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>Hello alll,
>
>I just received my diagnosis of PCOS from my Dr. and I am scared,
>confussed and somewhat relieved to finally have a name to associate with
>my symptoms.
>
>I have had irregular cycles since I was 18 (I am 36 now). I have always
>been somewhat larger than most. I have even been a full figured model.
>But over then past few years, I noticed that the weight was not evenly
>distributing. I was no less active than before. I am not diabetic (it
>stays low), I don't have high blood pressure (it stays low) and I have
>found out that I am now severly anemic. Where does PCOS come from? Are
>we genetically pre-disposed to the condition? Is it something I could
>pass on to a child (if I can ever become pregnant)?
>
>I am hoping that someone out there can hekp me get my head together. I
>can't rely on my family and friends...this is all to new to them. I
>need to hear from those who live with this disease everyday.
>
>My Dr. says that she will do some additional research to help me, but
>she doesn't have to live with this. She tells me that because I am not
>a diabetic, the medications like Metformin could cause me more harm than
>good. Is there someone else out there who has been told this same
>thing?
>
>I hope someone reads this and is willing to reach out to me. I do not
>know where else to turn.
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