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Re: alternative treatments!
From: Susan (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 3 Apr 2001 11:43:14 -0500 (CDT)
Rhonda, I actually started seeing results right away as far as mood,
sleeping better, energy etc. BUT I didn't really see major results
weight wise until about 4 months (a little while after reaching the max
dosage - 2000mg). And as far as my periods go, I've been on glucophage
about a year now and I have just had my periods start regular about 3
months ago (my periods have NEVER been regular), I haven't checked for
ovulation yet but I'm going to start with the temperature chart after
this next period. Hang in there and give it some time to work, I know
the results vary widely between people - some have started ovulating
with just the glucophage,but some have had to use additional methods.
Good luck whatever you do, and if you ever need someone to talk to feel
free to e-mail me directly.
Susan :-)
At Mon, 2 Apr 2001, rhonda wrote:
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>Susan C.,
>
>I have recently been diagnosed PCOS, after, like many others here, years
>of not knowing what was wrong with me. My dr. has me on glucophage
>500mg , twice a day. Has it really helped you?, and how long did it
>take to show any marked results for you? I have taken it for a little
>over 3 months, and the only difference I see is weight loss, which I
>think may be do to the irritable bowel syn. I also want to know if I
>would need to be on other medication to be able to ovulate. Any
>information would be greatly appreciated, my dr. hasn't had much info
>to offer and I would like to know more.
>
>--
>Rhonda
>
>At Mon, 2 Apr 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>>Chrissy, I can understand not wanting to use medication on something you can
>>treat naturally but if the only thing the herbs are doing is regulating the
>>periods then, like birth controll pills, they are only masking the problem
>>and not dealing with base issues like insulin resistance. You can make
>>yourself have regular periods and still suffer all the other symptoms of
>>PCOS. It's a wonderful idea and I definately agree with the use of herbs but
>>I just want to make sure it's clear that the majority of us have tried just
>>about everything there is out there, and conventional medicine in some cases
>>is not negative thing. Some herbs helped a few of my symptoms somewhat- but
>>nothing even close to what glucophage did. Don't get me wrong, I'm just
>>curious, I think as far as this disorder goes, different view points and
>>avenues of treatment are very important and I think it's awesome that you
>>found something that works for you.
>>Susan C.
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