Re: New on Glucophage
From: Vicky (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 15 Dec 2000 22:35:06 -0600 (CST)
Karma,
I too just started on Glucophage for my PCOS. I was diagnosed two
months ago. Finally my GYN came up with
a treatment plan for me. My GP and Endo just passed me
along to her. So far so good I haven't had any side effects.
I hope all goes well with you too.
--
Vicky
At Fri, 15 Dec 2000, Karma wrote:
>
>I just started taking Glucophage yesterday, although I was diagnosed
>with PCOS 9 years ago, I was finally able to get proactive with this
>disease by reading everyone's posts everyday here at PCOSupport and
>following the links to all the latest information out there about the
>treatments for PCOS.
>I'm sure my story isn't unique, there are probably thousands of women
>out there who know they have PCOS, but they don't know what,if anything,
>they can do about it. I don't know how many gynos and general
>practitioners I saw who just wanted to either put me on Clomid or on the
>pill and politely shove me out the door. I was frustrated and on the
>verge of giving up until I found this website.
>I am hoping Glucophage helps me with my obesity and the hair growth, and
>most of all, the infertility. I would love to hear from someone about
>any success they have had with Glucophage/Metformin. I would also like
>to know if these side effects of naseau, dizziness, and sleepiness go
>away.
>Thank you all for having the courage to talk about this horrible disease
>in this forum. I know that without you all, I would still feel alone in
>my suffering with PCOS.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>--
>Karma
>
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