PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for January, 2003: Re: use of metformin in the U.K.

Re: use of metformin in the U.K.

From: donnao (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 27 Jan 2003 15:42:47 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 27 Jan 2003, Lara wrote: >
>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:
>>
>>At Sat, 25 Jan 2003, sarah wrote:
>>>
>>>At Fri, 3 Nov 2000, sorel wrote:
>>>>
>>>>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
>>

HI i am also in pembrokeshire uk... i am 22 years old and have had pcos for 6 years it is such a nighmare i am so obese and i have never met anyone else with it.. i have just been given metformin to start to help me to loose weight.. i am on my second day so far i am ok.. fancy given me an email if you are also in wales uk... crazychickuk@msn.com or loveit@sheep.fsnet.co.uk thankyou

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HI i am also in pembrokeshire uk... i am 22 years old and have had pcos for 6 years it is such a nighmare i am so obese and i have never
met anyone else with it.. i have just been given metformin to start to help me to loose weight.. i am on my second day so far i am ok..
fancy given me an email if you are also in wales uk... crazychickuk@msn.com or loveit@sheep.fsnet.co.uk
thankyou

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