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Re: All those taking Metformin ......... to Emajo
From: Emajo (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 3 May 2003 06:24:51 -0500 (CDT)
just an update: i went to see the gp yesterday with a good article in my
hand, he seemed encouraged but has said he wants to talk it over with
the ob in the main hospital here (which i took as a good sign), iv to
see him again in just over a week, iv started compiling a file to bring
with me, at least it will be some "light" bedtime reading for him, if
nothing else!!! things look hopeful tho, thanks for your help, ill keep
you all informed.
Emajo
At Fri, 2 May 2003, Mel wrote:
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>Hi
>
>I am based in the uk too. Before i saw my specilaist i printed off
>heaps of reports and info form here and the web regarding the positive
>impact of Met with PCOS. I was ttc at the time and took a report with
>me that sited miscarridges are reduced really dramatically if you take
>met. He took a little persuading but perscribed it. When I went to my
>GP for a repeat perscription he just smiled and said that Met is now a
>standard form of treatment for PCOS!! I think it depends on your doctor.
>Is it worth seeing a new doc who is supportive of Met? If not go armed
>with as much evidence as you can. Generally we are about 5 years behing
>the USA with medical treatment and attitudes, so it can be a battle.
>I wish you luck, be strong and informed and stand by your guns.
>Take great care
>Mel
>
>At Fri, 2 May 2003, Emajo wrote:
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>>im currently trying to encourage my gp to prescribe metformin to help my
>>pcos. im in the uk, he is reluctant because it is not lisenced for that
>>use, is ther any advice anyone can give for how i can win him over?
>>diabetes is in my family, i mentioned this to him and he took a urine
>>test "youre not diabetic", wats the difference in diabetes and IR??????
>>sorry for asking so many questions at once
>>Emajo
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