I'm right there with you!
This is the very reason I decided to see Dr. Glueck in Cincy 2 weeks ago who is a true PCOS specialist. I wrote him w/these concerns, and he quickly responded with some positive information. I immediately booked an appointment with him. I've been on met (Fortamet ER--2000 mg/day) since October 2003, and I, too, have gained weight while continuing to be strict with my diet. I had lost 75 lbs pre-diagnosis with a low-carb lifestyle which I have maintained with the exception of these added pounds.
I can't even stress how frustrating it has been to gain back 15-20 lbs for no apparent reason! I'm still awaiting my lab results, but he immediately increased my dosage to 2500 mg/day, and it is now staggered throughout the day. If this doesn't work, he has a couple of more ideas to try, but he assured me "we can fix this."
My RE seems to only be concerned with the "fertility" benefits of the met, and since AF has been completely regulated, it must be "working" to her satisfaction. I was so disappointed at my annual exam in January (where NO bloodwork was ordered by her) because she really wasn't "hearing" me regarding my weight gain concerns. My fingers are still crossed with the new course of treatment. Time will tell!
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-PCOS/IR symptoms began ~ 1978;
-AO puberty-age 19--BCP prescribed 1987-2004 (17 yr);
-Lost 75 lbs (low-carb) in 2000 PRIOR to dx;
-PCOS/IR dx 10/2003;
-Fortamet ER 2500 mg/day;
-Lower Body Lift performed 3/04 due to excess skin from weight loss;
-Off BCP 1/2005--AF every month since!
-Low-carber for life!! (I am not able to move to typical "maintenance" levels, however.)
-Me, 37. DH, 42.
"...To want what I have; to take what I'm given with grace--for this I pray..." (Don Henley) |