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Re: Insulin Resistance ?'s & what medicine to treat it?
From: Annaline (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 20 Jul 2002 22:08:56 -0500 (CDT)
Although it has yet to be proven, I strongly believe that i have PCOS.
After 4 years unprotected sex with my husband, I finally got PG in May,
I MC in July, I believe to low progesterone count. I told the Dr what i
beleive but they never tested my progesterone. Here's why i'm posting
to this question. I've been diabetic for the last 4 years, I was taking
depo-provera when i was diagnosed with diabetes. I took Glucotrol for
the next 3 years to control my sugar levels. Still no Pregnancy. In
Feb, my new general practitioner changed my medication to Glucophage.
And 3 months later i was PG. It's made with Metformin, and that seems
to allow women with PCOS to become pregnant. This is based on research
i've done on my own, since PCOS was mentioned to me back in May. Still
need it confirmed, waiting on new insurance to kick in then i will
making my appointments to get things checked out. Good luck...
At Sat, 20 Jul 2002, Sally wrote:
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>HI Rose Marie,
>
>I cannot help you with dr. recommendations, but please don't give up
>and contact Jess for her advice on drs. If you don't find a good dr.
>straight away, don't give up cause this condition really can be treated.
>THere are meds to treat this condition (metformin/glucophage, or some
>others). Also lower carb diet could be highly recommended - and as much
>exercise as you can.
>
>You have come to the right place. This forum is very supportive.
>
>Best wishes
>
>--
>Sally
>
>At Fri, 19 Jul 2002, Jess wrote:
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>>Hi Rose Marie! I also live in the Wash/Balt area and can offer a few
>>suggestions on some Dr's. Please email me at JeSyFr@aol.com
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Jess
>>
>>At Fri, 19 Jul 2002, Rose wrote:
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>>>Please let me know what the symptoms of IR are, & what medicine should
>>>be prescribed, & by what kind of Dr.?!?!
>>>
>>>I have FINALLY been diagnosed w/PCOS (fall 01'), but Gyn was of the
>>>opinion that there is no medicine to help me with it, except Spiro
>>>(which does not help me anyway). I feel like my health is going down,
>>>while my weight is SKYROCKETING (approx 260) & my BP is dangerously high
>>>as well. I have acne, "whiskers", & rarely have a period---I just
>>>turned 32, & my husband & I want to have children so much. Who do I see
>>>about this? I went to an Endocrinologist last Fall & he never heard of
>>>IR, he didn't seem real uptodate. I feel so frustrated & I don't know
>>>where to turn. I live in the Balto/Wash area & would appreciate any
>>>refferals (privatly emailed). I have all about given up on myself &
>>>doctors, & no longer have the energy to go from doctor to doctor....
>>>PLEASE HELP!
>>>Rose Marie
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