PCOS Messages for March, 2003: Re: metformin- does it help weight loss

Re: metformin- does it help weight loss

From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 6 Mar 2003 05:59:57 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 30 Jan 2002, Nikki wrote: >
>Hi,
>
>Firstly Metformin is not a weight loss drug, yes some people do experience
>weightloss but I think it is more a side effect than an actualality. most
>people get the gastric sideeffects which can last up to two weeks sometime
>even longer, I think that helps with weight loss,
>
>Metformin just helps your body use the insulin it produces more effectively.
>
>Remember if you are looking for a good weight loss way of life look more
>into cutting out some carbs. most general diets dont work with PCOERS due to
>the increase in Carbs, this is bad for us because the more carbs you have
>the more isulin your body produces (which we dont want) the result of this
>is the excess insulin gets stored as fat. so the less carbs you have the
>easier it is to loose weight,
>
>I follow the atkins diet, it is very low carb and is not suitable for
>everyone and does get boring. why not research Low carb diets and decide
>what is best for you.
>
>Hope this helps
>
>Nikki

Hi Nikki, How are things going with the Metformin. I too started the drug about a week ago to help with PCOS. I haven't been on it long enough yet to be real sure that it is helping me lose weight but I know that I feel a lot better. As for the gastric side effects, I am not finding it too bad. It isn't like I get uncontrollable diarrhea or cramps. It is more like a sense of urgency about once a day, but only minor. If this indeed helps me achieve my weight loss and pregnancy achievement it was a very small price to pay. I will keep you posted on my results.

Renee >
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Sarah)
>>Reply-To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>Subject: Re: metformin- does it help weight loss
>>Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 13:49:23 -0600
>>
>>At Thu, 21 Dec 2000, emily wrote:
>> >
>> >hi everybody, i am planning to go on metformin to help my pcos, i was
>> >just wondering if it helps with weight loss as i am desperate to lose
>> >weight,i have read it helps some people but others just say it makes
>> >them feel sick, i am confused!!!!! any ideas????? thanks emily (England)
>>
>>Hi Emily,
>>Have you started on Metformin yet? How did you manage to get it
>>prescribed to you? My GP is very sceptical and won't prescribe it to me,
>>so I'm looking for more information so that I can persuade her,
>> Hope you are ok, Sarah (England)
>>
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