PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for September, 2000: Re: PCOS diagnosis after 9 yrs

Re: PCOS diagnosis after 9 yrs

From: Monica (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 12 Sep 2000 09:50:52 -0500 (CDT)

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Hi Kris,

I, too started MET this past July. I know what you mean about high hopes on the MET. From what I gather on this board the general opinion is whatever works! Some like to do the herbal approach, others, especially those who can't tolerate glucophage, use Actos or Avandia with good results. The opinions vary. So far I'm very happy with the MET (currently on 1350mg - shooting for 1700mg). I've lost 12 pounds while on it with a moderate diet change (limiting the "bad" carbs and eating more protein), and very moderate exercise (I was walking 30 min a day, now it's about 3 x a week since school started for my 5 year old). But most noticably, I'm less depressed, less hair to pluck on chin and jawline, and the cravings for high carb foods are mostly gone. I don't feel that food is controlling me (ie: the hunger and cravings). I'm ready to get my body back into control, too! I have questions about long term use, too, such as how long have people been on it, is there a chance someday that I can get off of it, etc... Good luck. Keep us posted. :)Monica

At Mon, 11 Sep 2000, Kris wrote: >
>Nice to find this message board....I've been recently diagnosed PCOS,
>and have started on Glucophage. This week I am at 1500 mg, next week I
>am to go up to 2000 mg, where I will stay. Dr. wants to see me in 2
>months. I have all these hopes about this medication(for so many years
>I have felt like my body was completely out of control)..what is the
>general opinion here about it? I'd love to hear from anyone on the meds,
>especially long term use.
>
>--
>Kris A.
>

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