Hi everyone,
I am new to the board and I take met 500/2xday. I have only been taking it for a month. I had AF after taking it for two weeks, in all it had been 50 days since my last cycle (from reading a few of the posts that's not that long between cycles). I am recently dx and not used to not having cycles. For the past year I have only had 9 cycles but i remember having one monthly. What got me was hot flashes and my cycle started to change, they were much lighter and then they started to not come regularly. The Met has caused some stomach problems but overall I have no major side effects. My question is how can I tell if I should be taking a higher dose. I've noticed that many of the cysters take at least 1500 not 1000 and my doctor (Ob/Gyn) only wants to keep me on it for 4 months. I want to call an endocrinologist for help because I can't take these hot flashes and sweating ( many of the people at work talk about me because of my sweating and hot flashes, since I am younger than them). I have included estroven to help with hot flashes, has anyone else used it. I guess I am worried that I am not doing the right things and it seems that although my doctor did finally dx me with PCOS, I haven't been getting any information or advice from her. I found out all of my information about PCOS from the internet and this message board. Any suggestions would be appreciated, I may not be married but I want to ovulate and have children some day. But mainly right now I want to end hot flashes and lose weight. I am currently 205 pounds (gained five pounds this month alone) and although I am tall ( 5' 11 1/2) I still need to lose. I must also say that I crave carbs, for that past few months (before I was dx and to be honest a few days after) I would start my day off with vinegar and salt potato chips (the big bag). Since I have to eat food with the met, I can officially say that I am eating a better breakfast.
Okay this is long but I guess since I have learned so much from this site, I feel like I can receive great advice from everyone.
Thanks for any suggestions
Erika (30)/ aunt to 2 nieces and 1 nephew |