Re: Insulin Resistance ?'s & what medicine to treat it?
From: Annaline (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 20 Jul 2002 22:27:16 -0500 (CDT)
I wanted to add this link i found tonight...
http://www.advancedfertility.com/metformin.htm
I hope the information i've given you has helped...
At Sat, 20 Jul 2002, Annaline wrote:
>
>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:
>>>
>>>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:
>>>>
>>>>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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