Re: To Amy, and any other UK pcos ers.
From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 06 Apr 2001 13:29:43 -0500
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Ohhh I am in the U.S., Hun ... I live in Georgia :) Amy
Clare wrote:
> Amy - congratulations on getting metformin in the UK! Which hospital do
> you go to for this?
>
> I had a gynaecology appointment yesterday which only revolved around
> which Pill I should be on. I asked about insulin resistance, but got a
> vague response about links with type II diabetes later in life. When I
> asked about any other types of treatment, different Pills were listed!
>
> I had hoped this would be an opportunity to update my treatment (which
> is currently Pill + cyproterone acetate) but it wasn't to be.
>
> I'm thinking of asking my GP to refer elsewhere, so would be interested
> to know who is treating you.
>
> Hope you can help!
>
> Clare
>
> At Fri, 06 Apr 2001, Amy wrote:
> >
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> >Hi Hannah (I love your name)
> >Well apparently PCOS is caused by irregular insulin levels which actually comes
> >around full circle. She put me on met (a form of insulin used to treat mild
> >diabetes) to even keel in insulin levels.
> >I have seen some results .. I have not been as faithful as I should be with it ..
> >I have always had a problem taking meds long term ..
> >I do have severe PCOS .. both Ovaries are bad and the ultrasound before last found
> >a cyst in my uterus .. the last ultrasound showed that it doubled in size in 6
> >months and I am due for another in 1 month. My Ob/Gyn said that if it has changed
> >at all, then she will want to do surgery. Check this link out .. it will give you
> >more info on meds ...
> > Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Insulin Lowering Medications
> >
> >Keep in touch!! Amy
> >
> >Hannah Wait wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Amy,
> >>
> >> How did you get the Dr to give you Met and have you seen any improvements
> >> with your symptoms?
> >> What reason's did you give your Dr for giving it to you - I'm def going to
> >> see my Dr about this and I'd love as much info as possible.
> >>
> >> Thanks.
> >>
> >> Hannah
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> >> > -----Original Message-----
> >> > From: Amy Cochran [SMTP:amy.cochran@trism.com]
> >> > Sent: Friday, April 06, 2001 4:50 PM
> >> > To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS
> >> > Subject: Re: Linda and Hannah, and any other UK pcos ers.
> >> >
> >> > Hi there ... I am on Metformin and Levlite .. :) Amy
> >> >
> >> > Dave and Catherine Smith wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Hi ladies, I was beginning to think that I was the only UK lady who
> >> > frequented the board. It would be very good if we could keep each other
> >> > upadated with the types of care we are receiving. I have *fingers crossed*
> >> > just got myself a doctor who is willing to treat me rather than just
> >> > prescribe bcp and weight loss. I have to wait until May 18th for my
> >> > appointment, but that will soon come around. How did you convince your
> >> > doctor to prescribe metformin?Please feel free to email me
> >> > dave.cathy.smith@blueyonder.co.uk
> >> > <mailto:dave.cathy.smith@blueyonder.co.uk> I would love to hear your
> >> > stories and successes. (please put PCOS in the title - I am virus
> >> > paranoid!!!!)Cathy
> >> > "You cannot have a rainbow without first having some rain."
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