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Re: Endo. is telling me that met. is not approved for PCOS
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 28 Feb 2003 20:01:46 -0600 (CST)
Hi, I totally feel your pain! I have been to at least five repro
endocrinoligists and many other docs asking for Met (they said no b/c i
am not trying to concieve). I finally found a doc this week that put me
on it. Hopefully it will have been worth the wait! Keep searching for a
doctor, eventually you will find one! Best of Luck!
At Thu, 27 Feb 2003, Krista wrote:
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>Hi Susan,
>
>Yes any doctor can prescribe Metformin also known as Glucaphage. They
>are basically the same and you may want to contact your PCP or your
>ObGyn about it. I asked my OB about it at last appointment and because
>I am currently not trying to get pregnant he would not put me on it, and
>gave some sound reasons why. If your PCP or OB are not willing to give
>to you ask why and push for answers. Your time is as important as
>his/hers and you have a right to know! Stay strong.
>
>At Wed, 26 Feb 2003, Susan wrote:
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>>I went to see an endocrinologist today. I have tested positive for IR.
>>He told me to loose wait and I will not be insulin resitant anymore.
>>This is the third Doctor I've seen. I keep being told that metformin is
>>an experimental drug and not approved for use in PCOS. My question is
>>... Can any doctor Rx. metformin or does it have to come from an
>>endocrinologist? Does anyone know of a doctor in the Jacksonville
>>Florida area?
>>
>>I have had PCOS for 22yrs. and really need help. My symptoms have
>>increased in the last couple of years. I really thought that I would
>>get help with an endocrinologist. I had to fight for this referal and
>>ended up leaving his office in tears. I got all of 10 minutes of his
>>time after waiting 2 months for the appointment. Any suggestions of
>>where to go for help from here would be appreciated.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Susan
>
>--
>Krista
>Dover Florida
>dx 8 years
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