Re: Glucophage w/no nasty side effects???
From: Jennifer (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 25 May 2001 14:03:29 -0500 (CDT)
Hi Deb,
Thanks for the encouragement. I sure hope I see the weight-loss that
you did. I've gained 60 lbs in the last 4.5 years and didn't know why
until being diagnosed with PCOS and reading all the posts on this board.
This has been way more informative than anything my doctor has shared
with me. My husband jokes that he wishes he had a syndrome that he
could blame for all his ailments!!
Anyway, the reason I replied is to let you know - everything I've ever
heard/read about low-carb diets was that you should have between 20 and
30/day. If you limit yourself too much (eg., cutting out fruits, dairy,
etc.) you lose all the nutrients & vitamins that those foods provide.
Also, you risk doing damage to your kidneys and getting ketosis if you
eat too much protein/amino acids. My OB told me to cut out potatoes,
rice, pasta, bread, anything in a bag, anything processed, and sweets
(what's left??? chicken and broccoli every day for me!), but never to
cut out the fruits, etc from my diet.
Hope that helps!
Have a great holiday weekend.
--
Jennifer
At Fri, 25 May 2001, Deb wrote:
>
>Hi Jennifer,
>No I wasn't on a low carb diet...But I am not really a big eater. I am
>now watching my carb intake, But can't figure out how many a day I
>should have..I had a total of 5 carbs yesterday. I think I should be
>eating more though, My hubby says I should at least allow myself 100
>carbs a day. When I started looking at the carbs in everything, I
>couldn't believe it. I have now lost another 4 pounds, so that makes 14
>1/2 since Monday. I think that is why I am so bound and determined to
>stick to low carbs.
>I agree with your doc about not beating yourself up over it, Just watch
>what you eat, You won't believe how much more cautious you will be
>though.
>And if you are going camping I wouldn't take the gluco either, not that
>you will having any side effects, but you never know. Like I said, I
>have an occasional bout of gastro, but nothing to panic over.
>Good Luck, and have fun this weekend. Deb
>
>At Fri, 25 May 2001, Jennifer wrote:
>>
>>Deb - were you on a low carb diet when you started with the glucophage,
>>or just eating normally? My OB said I should be more conscious about
>>limiting carbs, but not to beat myself up over it. Thanks again!
>>
>>- Jennifer
>>
>>At Thu, 24 May 2001, Deb wrote:
>>>
>>>Hi...
>>>I myself have had no terrible side eefects...Occasionally have a little
>>>gas, and some diarrhea..nothing traumatic, I can still leave the house,
>>>without having to rush home. And I have to tell ya, I lost 10 1/2
>>>pounds in 48 hours, and I am not joking...I don't know if it was water
>>>weight or what. Anyway, it was the best thing I ever did..Deb
>>>
>>>At Thu, 24 May 2001, angela wrote:
>>>>
>>>>The dr's usually start at a low dose and gradually work you mg's up,
>>>>allowing your body to get use to it..lolol
>>>>it does get better, just from my own experience. My only advice to you
>>>>is, don't start taking it before you go on vacation,,horrible camping
>>>>experience for me when I first started taking it last summer!! lol
>>>>
>>>>>I was just diagnosed with PCOS by my OB, and he prescribed Glucophage.
>>>>>Not knowing anything about the drug, I've been reading the posts and
>>>>>have been very discouraged by everyone's side effects - has anyone taken
>>>>>the drug and not experienced the gastro problems? I haven't started
>>>>>taking it yet, still have more tests before he wants me to start...
>>>>>
>>>>>--
>>>>>Thanks, Jennifer
>>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>angela
>>>>
>>>--
>>>Deb
>>>
>>--
>>Thanks, Jennifer
>>
>--
>Deb
>
--
Thanks, Jennifer
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