I was diagnosed in January 2002. I started 1000mg of Metformin. I lost 25 lbs without doing anything at all and started haing normal periods and I believe ovulating regularly as well. In August 2002 I was diagnosed with Hypothyroid and put on syntroid. In May 2003 I had lost another 15 lbs bringing my total weight loss to 40lbs...yippee. In May 2003 my homrones were slighlty elevated again althought I had no idea as I had absolutely no symptoms. I increased my dosage of Metformin to 2000mg. ISo, it has been about 4 months since I've been on the increased dose and I have lost another 5 lbs, and I notice dramatically a decrease in the hair...actually, no, I think that the difference is that the testure has changed. At first I thought it was because I was tan all summer and it wasn't as noticeable, but I'm white as a ghost right now and I still can barely see them. I can feel them a little but any improvement is still improvement. I'm definitely thinking that this doseage is the right one for me!!!
I feel fantastic, more confident, and I look great. Everyone tells me so - and my head is starting to swell!!!! And, I like that...I haven't felt good about myself for so long.
So, for anyone out their still struggling - hang in there. It can take a long time but you will see improvements.
I also started using Biore hair minimizing lotion in the last few weeks and I think that has also helped dramatically. |