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Re: Anxious about starting metformin/glucophage
From: Christie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 14 Mar 2002 20:49:11 -0600 (CST)
Thank you so much for responding to my e-mial. Although I am always
prepared that the worst might happen, I am still pretty confident that I
will conceive. I am hoping that this first step works because I don't
think I can handle too much(emotionally) I am pretty stressed already
and financially we can handle things. I don't know what will happen if
it ever came down to IVF. But, I'm not going to think about that. I
just going to relax and remember that God is on my side. Thanks again.
At Wed, 13 Mar 2002, tera wrote:
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>Hi, Christie,
>
>Don't be nervous. I'd say, GO FOR IT! Studies have shown that women
>with PCOS have a much greater chance of ovulating on a combination of
>Clomid and Metformin than on just Clomid alone. A gal on the regular
>forum posted a few days ago that she is now pregnant from the combo.
>There is hope!!
>
>As for side effects. There can be side effects from Met but not
>everyone has them. The "secret" (if there is one) is to start off slow
>and then work up to your prescribed dose. That should help with nausea
>or other gastric effects. Also, try taking it with food. Also, watch
>your carbs (sugar, pasta, rice, white potatoes, bread, etc.) This will
>also help your insulin levels along with your Metformin and will help
>your PCOS and your weight. I hope it works out. Let us know how you
>do. Feel free to e-mail me at anytime with any questions you may have.
>Take care. I'll keep you in my prayers. God bless! Tera
>
>At Wed, 13 Mar 2002, Christie wrote:
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>>First I want to say how glad I am that I found this website. I've
>>learned more form all of you than from any doctor. I am 27 years old
>>with PCOS and endometreosis and am about to start clomid ( I am trying
>>to conceive) and I am seeing my endocrinologist in mid-April to start
>>the metformin. I am a little nervous to start this drug because of the
>>side effects I keep hearing about but am desperate to have children(at
>>least one of my own)I am very overwieght with of course all the classic
>>symptoms of PCOS. I need to hear some success stories please. PLEASE
>>someone respond. Thanks, Christie
>>
>>--
>>miaclh13@aol.com
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>Tera
>
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Christie
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