Re: To Amy, and any other UK pcos ers.
From: Hannah (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 9 Apr 2001 10:50:46 +0100
Hi Debbie,
I wondered if you could answer a few Q's I have.
Brief History:-
I was diagnosed by a Gynaecologist back in March (referred to by my Dr
because I'd not had a period and my skin and weight was bad). I should say
my husband and I were/are TTC. The Gyn examined me and booked me for a scan
to confirm his diagnosis of PCOS which was conclusive. He simply told me to
go away and lose weight and when I was at a comfortable weight (and not at
such a heavy weight to carry a baby) I could go back and get the Clomid
prescription. That's how it was left back in April last year (2000).
I've been taking herbal remedies religiously since September and have had
some success: had 2 periods after a gap of 14 months (looking like every 3
months), skins better (not completely clear) and I've had some success with
my weight (I struggle with this).
I recently read an article about the importance of EFA's and I've recently
started taking Evening Primrose Oil (Omega 3) and Flaxseed Oil (Omega 6).
Questions:-
1. Did your specialists do any IR tests on you before prescribing Met?
I've read lots of messages here that say they're on this dosage or
that dosage but nothing that says what
tests, if any, they've had to go through.
2. What reason did he give you for prescribing Met?
3. Do you have problems with your periods?
4. Do you think I should go back to the Gyn or my Dr to try and get the
prescription?
My Dr's not the most approachable man and I'm worried I'll let him dismiss
me. I hope you can sympathise knowing the UK Health System. I've had a
couple of PCOS books delivered today which I'll start reading at lunchtime
to see if they recommend any other treatments - it's just that Met sounds
like it's as hard to come by in the UK as Gold Dust.
I'd appreciate any advice you can give me - I want to make sure I'm clued up
before even thinking about going to my Dr or Gyn.
Thank you.
Hannah
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SusieQ [SMTP:Susiecoug@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 9:21 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS
> Subject: Re: To Amy, and any other UK pcos ers.
>
> Thanks Debbie, I appreciate it!!
>
> SusieQ
>
> >
> >I think it works different in the UK - I went to see my local GP who
> >referred me to a specalist at the Hospital as she said my hormone
> >results came back as normal. When I saw the specalist he said that they
> >were not - confused! I had a scann and there was a small cyst. I also
> >have the hair thing. It was the specalist that proscribed metformin. I
> >now just see my local GP agin for more of the drug. I can't remember
> >the specalist's name but the hospital was Frenchay in North Bristol.
> >Bristol is in the south west of the country and I think Lancaster is up
> >north somewhere. Please pass on this information - I will try and find
> >out what the Specalist's name was.
> >
> >Good Luck to your sister.
> >
> >--
> >Debbie
> >
> >At Sun, 8 Apr 2001, SusieQ wrote:
> >>
> >>Debbie,
> >>
> >>Who is your doc? My sis married a Brit, and has pcos, and can not find a
> >>decent doc in the UK. She is in Lancaster - how far is that from
> >>Bristol? I would love to give her the name of your doc if you are
> >>willing?? Many thanks.
> >>
> >>luck and love, SusieQ
> >>
> >>>Hi - I am from the UK and I am on Metformin, when the specalist
> >>>proscribed it he did not say it was being tested. I am from Bristol,
> >>>where are you?
> >>>
> >>>At Sat, 7 Apr 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>Hello fellow UK PCO 'er
> >>>>
> >>>>I have just asked my gyno about Metformin and he says I can't have it
> as
> >>>>its only just being tested in UK. Sorry!
> >>>>
> >>>>I'm sticking with Spiro for now- until this comes along.
> >>>>
> >>>>At Fri, 6 Apr 2001, Clare wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>Oh, and we were all just getting excited over on this side of the
> >>>>>Atlantic! Nevermind....still looking!
> >>>>>
> >>>>>--
> >>>>>Clare
> >>>>>
> >>>>>At Fri, 6 Apr 2001, Amy wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> >>>>>>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>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:
> >>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>> >Content-Type: multipart/alternative;
> >>>>>>> > boundary="------------612174460F6655A0626FB36B"
> >>>>>>> >
> >>>>>>> >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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> >--
> >E-Mails welcome debbiemitch@blueyonder.co.uk
> >
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