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Re: use of metformin in the U.K.
From: Lara (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 27 Jan 2003 13:22:49 -0600 (CST)
I have been suffering from pcos for the past 12 years and it is really
frustrating and disappointing that treatment for this condition in the
uk is far far behind that in the usa.
If u can I would suggest going to the usa to be treated although I know
this is not an easy option.
UK doctors have only just started metformin on low doses and thats only
some of them - they are NOT licensed to give spironolactone nor
actos/avandia nor anything else for PCOS
All they do is put you on the bcp
Have been on this for 12 years
If you tell them about something you read on the Internet they don't
want to know and just diss you.
Its such a shame - I really hope the nhs and medical profession in the
uk wake up and treat this disorder seriously instead of just telling you
to 'cheer up and lose weight!" but if they will maybe just a joke
At Sun, 26 Jan 2003, Sarah wrote:
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>At Sat, 25 Jan 2003, sarah wrote:
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>>At Fri, 3 Nov 2000, sorel wrote:
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>>>Hi Krystyna and Jo
>>>
>>>I've moved to UK from Australia 6 months ago and since then have found
>>>it hard to continue my treatment over here. I had a very supportive
>>>doctor in Australia who researched PCOS when I was first diagnosed with
>>>it over 9 years ago. But since moving to UK I have put on weight,
>>>flushes, acne etc and my symptoms are out of control for the first time
>>>in 5 years. My local GP in London wanted to put me on anti depressants
>>>but I refused saying it wasn't depression but acute PCOS. I asked for
>>>Metformin but she said it was still in the trial stages over here. Are
>>>you on the trial or actually prescribed? Also have you read the new PCOS
>>>book A woman's guide to PCOS?
>>>Sorel
>>>
>>>At Fri, 3 Nov 2000, jo wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>Hello Krystyna,
>>>>thank you for your reply, I also live in wales, pembrokeshire. where
>>>>are you?
>>>>I would be interested to know which doctor you saw privatly and do you
>>>>still have to see him privately,as I am going to my G.P next week and
>>>>would be willing to pay privately but could not continue this for long
>>>>due to cost.
>>>>Were you prescribed the metformin initially for the PCOS and weight gain
>>>>or for the diabetes? I'm under the impression that they don't prescribe
>>>>it for PCOS.
>>>>
>>>>I am very eager to try it but don't think my G.P will agree
>>>>Thanks again for your reply, hope to hear from you soon.
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>JO
>>>>hiya jo
>>
>>where in wales do you live? i have just moved from wales and i was
>>seeing a gyne called mr clow at haverfordwest in whithbush hospital who
>>prescribed metfomein for me and told my doctor to prescribe it untill
>>further nnotice from him. i am just wondering if you are seeing a gynr
>>for it?
>
>Hi there
>
>I currently am living in the UK and was diagnosed with PCOS about three
>years ago, since then my specialist has tried me on a few things
>including Metformin. It seems in the uk you might have to be referred
>to a specialist gyny before your GP will consider putting you on
>Metformin. You dont have to go Private for it as its available from the
>NHS. I hope this helps any more questions please say.
>
>--
>Sarah
>UK
>
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