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Re: Side Affects
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 16 Aug 2003 19:16:04 -0500 (CDT)
Angie:
The thyroid problem doesn't really cause you to gain weight but it does
make it impossible to take weight off. For me I did gain a few pounds
due to my thyroid but it was mainly due to inactivity because I had no
energy and also due to not strictly sticking to my diet because I was
tired of working so hard and not losing. Believe me, I know your
frustration but it will get better, hypothyroidism is easy to treat.
After I was put on the right dose of Synthroid I had amazing energy and
just felt good. It took about two months to get the dosage right; the
doctor starts at a certain dose and adjusts the dosage every two weeks
until your thyroid levels normalize. You can get back to your original
weight once on Synthroid but for me, I have found that the weight does
not come off as fast as it used to (maybe it's cause' I aint as young as
I used to be ;). I doubt that the Glucophage became ineffective because
of the hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism will stop your periods so my
guess is that the Glucophage is still doing it's part and once you get
on the meds for your thyroid, your periods will return. Hang in there
and best wishes.
At Fri, 15 Aug 2003, Angie wrote:
>
>Hi,
>I too have been diagnosed with PCOS and hypothyroidism. I have been
>diagnosed with PCOS for several years and have gone through all of the
>infertility treatments and was successful with two pregnancies. I was
>then put on Glucophage/Metformin for PCOS. I had pretty good success
>and felt better. My hair thickened up, the facial hair slowed a little,
>I was able to lose a few pounds, etc. In February, I started gaining
>weight again, even though I am basically not eating much. I have gained
>15 pounds, started losing my hair again, been so fatigued I can hardly
>go. I finally went to my regular MD who found out my B12 is low and I
>have hypothyroidism. I am having thyroid scan next week, and then will
>start meds. I am wondering if I will go back to my previous weight
>after I start the synthroid meds. Does anyone know? I am so depressed
>because I was working to hard to lose the weight I did. My best friend
>has lost 25 pounds dieting with me, and I gained 15! It is so
>depressing. I was doing weight watchers until all of this fatigue
>started. I guess I am just feeling sorry for myself. I have noticed
>that since I have been on the Glucophage/Metformin, I have started
>sweating more and feel hotter a lot. I am not sure at this point if my
>symptoms are PCOS or hypothyroidism. My periods had returned until the
>first of this year. I am assuming the Glucophage was not effective
>anymore because of the development of hypothyroidsm. I also developed
>endometrial hyperplasia in Jan and had a D&C. I feel like I am falling
>apart. Thanks for letting me vent.
>Angie
>
>At Fri, 15 Aug 2003, Janet wrote:
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>>I also am hotter than normal on metformin. Kicking this one around with
>>the endo, we are theorizing that the change in my hormone(even for the
>>better) might be causing this. Just a theory, she really isnt all that
>>sure about why. As for the acne and hair issues, are you trying to get
>>pregnant??? If not, you might want to suggest spironolactone to your
>>endo. ITs done wonders for my hair and though I dont have an acne
>>issue, I have heard that it does good things there as well. You can not
>>take spironolactone if you are trying to have a baby or even if there is
>>a possiblity of becoming pregnant because of it causing birth defects.
>>What spiro does is lower testosterone, and during the initial weeks of
>>pregnancy is when the sex organs are being developed. By the time that
>>you would realize that you were pregnant, the damage would already be
>>done. Most doctors will not let rx spironolactone unless you are on the
>>pill or are no longer capable of bearing chinldren. Once you no longer
>>take spironolactone, there is no problems as far as becoming pregnant at
>>a later time.
>>
>>--
>>Janet Heller
>>
>>PS: congrats on the weight loss. You didnt menthoin how long you have
>>been on metformin but I am so happy it is at least helping you in that
>>area. I it has only been brief, you moght see improvement elsewhere
>>soon too.
>>
>>At Fri, 15 Aug 2003, anonymous wrote:
>>>
>>>I was diagnosed with PCOS and Hypothyroidism in December and have been
>>>on Synthroid .15 for the thyroid and Metformin 2000MG for PCOS since
>>>then. My thyroid levels are now normal. My periods started right away
>>>and I have been having 30-35 day cycles since, I have lost 49 pounds, my
>>>hair has improved and I just generally feel better. My hormone levels
>>>have improved but still need some improvement
>>>Question 1: The acne is still really bad (sometimes even worse than
>>>before) and the facial hair is still bad. On my follow-up visits, my
>>>endo keeps asking about acne and facial hair and I tell him no
>>>improvement. Should the Metformin be helping or do I need to take
>>>something to help with hair and acne? (or do I need to give Met some
>>>more time? as my Endo keeps telling me) Also what facial cleansers do
>>>you all use for acne?
>>>Question 2: I have been overweight most of my life and with excess
>>>weight comes sweating but it seems that this summer (first summer on
>>>meds and 49 pounds lighter) has been particularly bad even though we
>>>have been having a fairly mild summer in Virginia. I used to just get a
>>>moist face on a hot day now it's like someone dumped a glass of water
>>>over my head and my clothes get soaking wet. Could this be from the
>>>meds?
>>
>>--
>>Email always welcome
>>Janet at JanetHeller@msn.com
>>
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