Tue, Mar-25-03, 18:03
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Senior Member
Posts: 554
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Plan: My own low carb plan
Stats: 184/142/130
BF:29%/20%/16%
Progress: 78%
Location: British Columbia
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Just got Metformin prescription!!
hi,
I was diagnosed hypothyroid in May 2001 and diagnosed with PCOS in the beginning of 2002. I tried Diane 35 and Elysse and both made me loopy and tired. I couldn't handle either.
I never thought there was a true problem. I didn't start menstruating until i was 15 and after that it was very irregular, sometimes going a year without it. I went to the doctor because my mom was a bit concerned. Myself, being a 15 year old girl was like, "bonus, no period". Little did i know what was really going on in my body. I was prescribed bcp's back then and i went loopy then as well so i stopped. I never put two and two together, how could i? I was 15 and relied on my doctor to find out what was wrong.
Anyways, my new endocrinologist just gave me the prescription for Met after i asked for it. Diabetes runs in my family and my uncle died in june of 2002 because of diabetes related complications. So therefore, it is a matter of concern. I'm hoping it will help with the hair, acne(just on my shoulders, my face is clear) and weight. I work out very hard and watch everything that goes in my mouth and i've been stuck where i am for some time(weight wise) and a lot of my weight is in my midsection.
I'm at 500 mg for the first 2 weeks, 1000 for the next and then up to 1500 after that. I know there are horrible side effects and issues about alcohol but if anyone can provide any person benefits or successes it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Danyele
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