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Re: Just diagnosed

From: Renee (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 27 Sep 2002 07:55:14 -0700

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Congrats on finally getting the big answer-what's going on with you.

Not everyone has problems with glucophage. I never had a problem. More people actually have no problem than do. People just don't write in spontaneously to ask how to deal with a med that's working perfectly, or to complain about it.

Those who have more problems with the gluc tend to be those who eat more carbs. Eating simple carbs (sugars and starches) seems to stimulate the GI effects. If you do start to have GI issues, try decreasing your dose to 1/4 pill (if you're not on the XR version), and add more over time, until you're up to your prescribed dose.

The underlying insulin resistance is probably a huge factor in your weight. The glucophage helps some women lose weight easier, as does low/reduced carbing. There are a number of reduced carb plans, and I suggest you get several books from the library or bookstore and decide which is going to work best for you. Keep in mind that we all are quite different, and if the first plan isn't working for you, then you may need one with more or less carb allowed.

Your risk of diabetes is higher than women who don't have PCOS. However, it's not inevitable. The glucophage, combined with low-carbing and exercise can help delay or prevent diabetes.

Stick around. You'l learn a lot more about the condition, and how to live with it. You can also go to http://pcosupport.org/communities/lists.php for more lists, on a variety of topics.

Renee

Shel wrote: >
> Just today, I was diagnosed with PCOS. I have a feeling that I have had
> this for quite some time and after reading some other stories, I am sure
> that other doctors just didn't have a clue, and thought I was nuts with
> all of my health problems. However, now that I have an answer, I have
> so many questions. I'm only 32 years old, and I'm scared that I won't
> do enough to take care of myself, and that I will develop diabetes....or
> who knows what else. I will start my first dose of Glucophage tomorrow
> and after reading the possible side effects I'm even more scared. I
> don't know what to expect. Is this condition really the cause of my
> weight problem? Could it be the reason that I am so tired all the time?
> Will my acne go away? What about my depression?
>
> I guess I'm really wondering how my life is going to change, or will it?
> I have a young son who needs his mom. I want to do whatever I can to
> lose weight, have more energy, "fix" my depression, and just feel
> healthy.
>
> Thank you in advance for any suggestions you may have.
>

-- -------------- Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS

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Dwell in Possibility.
--Emily Dickenson

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