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To Kristina re avandia, metformin, weight loss
From: Eileen (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 23 Oct 2000 18:18:24 -0500 (CDT)
Kristina, That is good news to hear! Metformin did not help me much, but
I could not take much either--just 500 mg. without a lot of pain and
stuff. I hope the Avandia works better, but I'm a little worried
because one woman said she actually gained 30 lbs. on met and avandia.
I am curious: What specific diet plan are you on, or did you go to a
nutritionist, etc.? Do you mostly avoid bread and sugar and stuff like
that? Thanks for the encouragement, it means so much! Eileen.
At Sun, 22 Oct 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>Eileen,
>
>I am currently taking 8mg of Avandia, folic acid, multiviatmin and saw
>palmetto and it seems to be working very well for me, I have been on
>avandia four four months and with the help of low carbs and fat diet I
>have lost about twenty pounds. I also feel alot better. I hope this
>helps a little.
>
>Kristina Keen
>On Sun, 22 Oct 2000 22:16:14 -0500 r_eileenhunter@hotmail.com (Eileen)
>writes:
>> Has anyone had luck with Avandia, or perhaps metformin and Avandia
>> together to reduce PCOS symptoms, and/or lose weight in the long
>> run?
>>
>> I took met for almost a year, could not tolerate more than 500 mg.
>> per
>> day, saw no real results. My doc now has me taking 4 mg. per day
>> of
>> Avandia, 50 mg. Spironolactone, Diane 35, and I am still taking 500
>> mg.
>> metformin. I wonder what to expect after awhile.
>>
>> Also, could the metformin be causing burning sensations in my
>> throat? I
>> really want to find a good combo for me, and get in better shape
>> and
>> eventually lose some weight.
>>
>> Also, has anyone tried the Suzanne Somers diet? It was advertised on
>> TV
>> today, and I thought about ordering the materials. Thanks a
>> million.
>> You can also email me privately. Eileen.
>>
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