Just started Metformin

[BonnieRose16]

Monday was my first day on Metformin after being diagnosed with PCOS a week ago. I got super sick Monday morning after taking it. The pharmicist and Dr both told me that may happen so I was prepared and went into work a little late. He told me that I could choose to take it 1x per day if it did bother me, for a week, and then move up to 2x per day. So I took it last night (knowing I could prob handle the stomach pain better at home) and will continue a night treatment for the rest of this week. I will start trying 2 doses a day once I feel better after taking it.

Anyone else taking Metformim? Has it helped you with your weight loss? He said it may help me to lose faster. He was also very pleased that I was doing Atkins. He said he has had several of his patients "Cured" of diabetes, PCOS and IR from Atkins. I have both IR and PCOS.

[flpooh19701]

I took metformin for a year or two or maybe three lol. Can't remember for sure. The only problem I had was diarrhea when I first started taking it. That went away and I had no other problems with it. Unfortunately, I can not attribute it to any weight loss. I was hoping it would. As long as I follow atkins I do not have to take it. If I ever stop eating this way I will have to go back on it. I have PCOS and IR as well. I would be very wary of anyone saying you can cure your PCOS with metformin. It helps with the symptoms however I still continually suffered from painful cysts. Atkins has helped me tremendously with the IR ( I know longer need to take the metformin) I do however still get cysts on my ovaries.

[BonnieRose16]

I'm sorry I must have worded that wrong. He didn't say the Metformin could cure me of the PCOS, he said that eating Atkins could quote on quote cure me of it as in relieve me of the symptoms...

As far as I understand it, the metformin at the moment is to see if we can make me ovulate and have a regular cycle. BC pill didn't do that for me... but that was before we knew I had PCOS. I don't have any active cysts. I just ahve everything else that goes along with it.

[flpooh19701]

I wish I had found my endo when I was trying to get pregnant to try the metformin at that time. I'm making an assumption that you may be trying to get pregnant since you are trying to ovulate. I tried for years to get pregnant. Tried fertility meds etc. Didn't work. I gave up. However, I started ATkins... dropped 25 lb and SURPRISE!! I was pregnant! So if indeed you are trying to get pregnant don't get discouraged. It can happen. Atkins did it for me! I'm very thankful for this WOE. My youngest (the one I was trying for) is going to be 8 in september! Just wanted to share

[BonnieRose16]

Right now we are at that point of if it happens, it happens! We wouldn't start actually trying trying for another year, but seeming how our baby will be a miracle baby (since at the moment I am not fertile) if it happened before then, we would be excited beyond belief!

Today is day 4 on metformin. I am feeling fine most of the time. Sometimes, I get a tummy ache, but mostly it's just the bathroom problems...

Thanks for the encouragement!!!! Believe me, I need it!!!

[aidinmom]

Loved reading your post, made me feel like Im not the only one...I did the whole metformin thing, and I am planning on starting it again soon. I have an appointment with they gyno this month. While reading you posting I think my ovaries shriveled...I forgot about the whole pregnancy thing. I have a ten year old son (he was a blessing). Keep letting us know how you are doing. This is a really nice online community. Good luck.

[BonnieRose16]

been on metformin for 2 weeks now. I still get some diarreah problems from it, but not as much as before. Dr said just keep hydrated and keep going. Since I don't have the cramping I was having I should be okay as long as I drink all of my water (plus some on problem days)

[Carb Addict]

My honey just got back in touch with an old girlfriend and she had a baby girl 8 months ago. She is 45. He then asked me if I was tempted to have another and I declined. I know my limits. That being said, I believe in miracles! You never know what is in store for you ! I hope it all the best!

[hidingbeauty]

Hi , I have been on Metformin since April of 06' and I lost 45 pounds the first 6 months without any dieting. I also have PCOS and have had surgeries to remove cysts, I still get cysts but not as big. The metformin makes you very sick but it's something I deal with to keep the weight off. I started on 500 mg a day and moved to 2000 mg a day within 2 months...when you get to 2000 mg a day is when you really don't eat much and when you do eat you go directly for the bathroom.... I know a few people that have tried it but did not think the effects were worth it. I however do. I went from a size 24 to a size 18.... 2 years later unfortunately I am used to the Metformin, and haved stopped losing weight SO I just started Atkins Yesterday to lose another 50 pounds

[aidinmom]

I started metformin four days ago, only one per day to start. I did wake up in the middle of the night with stomach cramps and then had some pretty bad d......ea. I can't wait to see if this is going to help with the weight loss.