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Re: METFORMIN? QUESTIONS DOC DIDNT TELL
From: Dona (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 29 Jun 2002 00:27:10 -0500 (CDT)
PS... wanted to add I am using just the test sticks not the electronic
monitor... I dont know what day to start with the electronic
one...sorry.
Dona
>At Sat, 29 Jun 2002, Dona wrote:
>Hi Kris..you shoud start taking the metformin as soon as you get the RX
>filled. You dont have to wait for your period to take it...also make
>sure you start taking it slowly as taking the full dosage at one time
>can make you very sick with gastro-intestinal problems.I am on 850mg 3x
>a day... I started off by taking it one time a day for a week with a
>meal to see how I would do...I was fine with that...just a little queezy
>but only if I ate too many sugary things. Then the following week 2x
>then the third worked my way up to 3x a day with meals. This seems to
>have worked for me and for some others on this board as well.
>....Provera takes up to 2 weeks to induce a period sometimes after the
>last pill... sometimes sooner..everyones body is different, I usually
>only had to take it for 7 days and would start a week later.... as far
>as the clear plan easy monitor I start using it on cycle day 10 and keep
>using it till I get a surge. Last month I had to test for about 6 days
>till I saw my surge....I knew I would eventullay have one because I am
>on clomid. You should call and ask your doctors nurse on what cycle day
>he would like you to start using the minitor though..he may suggest
>something different.Dont be afraid to call your doctors office...most
>nurses are able to answere your questions or ask him and get back to
>you...that is part of what they are there for!
>I hope I was able to help a lil bit.I can only go by my own personal
>experience.
>Good luck to you,Dona
>
>>At Fri, 28 Jun 2002, Kris wrote:
>>Hi - I'm hoping for some responses on this question - my dr put me on
>>Provera for 12 days (still have 3 left) - how long until I get my
>>period? Also at the same time as my Provera he filled a prescription for
>>Metformin 500mg 3x/day. What do I need to do? He gave me no other
>>information other than that. Do I need to wait till after I get my
>>period to start the Metformin? Also, he wants me to use a ClearPlan
>>Fertility Monitor - do I start that right away as well as my first
>>period? I need some help as he is not so much there as my normal PCP.
>>Also, do I need to be on a certain diet with Metformin? Watch what I
>>eat? Please help me!
>
>--
>Dona Schmitt R.D.A.,C.D.A.
>Dx PCOS 1999 after my second miscarriage...cause unknown at the time
>4 losses total
>T.T.C. 2 years
>2550mg metformin for 1 year now and doing great on it
>if anyone needs a TTC buddy for support you can email me =)
>Clomid 50mg for 5 cycles...with good repsonce but no PG yet.
>HCG injections started April 2002
>
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