peppermint tea

let's post all the tips here and make it a sticky for easy reference.

i'll start. i just started gluc xr on 12/18/02, so i'm still seeing what effect it will have on me. so far it's just some gas & bloating. but, it's not too bad.

for g.i. problems:
-taking 2 big spoonful of plain yogurt a day(i take this for mild ibs and it helps, so, i think it'll fit here)
-ginger(fresh or capsules) is really good for g.i. problems(i blend several fresh slices in my morning smoothie.)
-chamomile tea, also very good for g.i. prob.(i found this in my research, but i've not tried it)

note: ginger & chamomile are herbs. from my research, i didn't find them to interact badly with gluc/met. you may want to do your own research, especially if you take other meds. check out this site for herb/drug interaction. http://www.everybody.co.nz/otc/herbals.html

for those taking gluc xr:
-take it with evening meal or before bed time so you may be able sleep through some of the side effects

tips in general:
-no greasy/high fat foods or alcohol

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started glucophage xr 12/18/02
taking 1500 mg as of 12/20/02
5/13/03 actos 15 mg & met 500 mg
5/17 increased met to 1000 mg
6/6 increased met to 1500 mg
6/12 increased actos to 30 mg
7/11 reduced actos to 15 mg due to swelling
reduced met to 1000 mg due to severe diarrhea

rx meds: met & actos

9/5/03 i ovulated for the 2nd time in my life. wow!!!
new cycle 9/21
nettle infusion, almond, brewer's yeast, flax seed, standardized black cohosh

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