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Re: A couple questions about IR and symptoms
From: Char (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 Apr 2003 22:05:54 -0500 (CDT)
Both of your stories bring back memories of my IR symptoms. For me,
yes, the symptoms you listed were definitely IR related, plus I had many
more. Taking glucophage/met definitely worked for me. I started slow
and moved up to my current dose of 500 mg. 3 times a day. Hope it
helps you too!!
At Thu, 24 Apr 2003, Christine wrote:
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>At Thu, 24 Apr 2003, Michelle wrote:
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>>Hi everyone,
>>
>>I have had PCOS for a number of years and just a few months ago found
>>out that I am IR. I am going in on Monday to have blood drawn to make
>>sure my liver and kidneys can handle metformin.
>>
>>I was just wondering if anyone knew what the symptoms of IR are? I have
>>been feeling kinda like my equalibruim is off, and sometimes I feel
>>funny, almost weak, kind of like when you let yourself get really hungry
>>and you almost feel nausus (sp). I was wondering if this was because of
>>the IR.
>>
>>Any info would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>>Thanks in advance
>
>Hi Michelle, I don't know much about IR, I'm just learning what PCOS is
>even though I've had symptoms for years. Just wanted to let you know
>that I have the same symptoms as you. I always feel dizzy and sometimes
>like I could pass out. And if I go too long without eating (3 to 4
>hours) then I get really nauseus and very light headed. I'm very
>courious to see if these are symptoms of IR, it sure would explain a lot
>about how I've been feeling and why.
>
>--
>Christine
>
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