asking the doctor for MET is it HARD? And 9/10 do they listen?

Letisha · 07-18-2005, 04:05 PM

HOw many of you have asked ur doctors for met and they didnt listen to you they just put it off and tried to prescribe you another medication well i have the feeling my doctor is going to do that for me tomorrow. shes swears up and down i have cushions dissease... which is crazy cause i have all the symptoms of pcos.. but she thinks i have both. i dunno why .. shes crazy .. she just think i am fat and get spots i guess lol i look like a damn connect the dots.. lol. so this skinny ***** better give me met or i will freak... do any of you guys have this problem? is it hard to find a doctor who prescribes you on met?
thanks sincerely
Letisha

heather090702 · 07-18-2005, 04:44 PM

Letisha,

Please follow what your doctor believes. Perhaps you do have Cushing's, there are certainly similarities and there are several cysters who have both. You don't want to outrule anything because you want to get the right treatment so you get better. Let your doctor do the tests you need so you get a proper diagnosis. If your results reveal that you are insulin resistant, then fight for the met, and if you don't feel you are getting the proper care then find another doctor.

I realize you are angry but you are angry at your symptoms and angry at what they could possibly mean and lead to, don't push this anger onto your doctor.

Good luck tomorrow.

Heather

shellsalynne · 07-18-2005, 10:54 PM

Please look at the following symptom lists for PCOS, and cushings. note how many symptoms are similar to each other. Key points though are that cushings is caused by high levels of cortisol in the blood. If you are at odds with the doc, have her check your cortisol levels. blood doesn't lie

One simple way for you to check also is to look at the stretch marks on your body... if they are still bright after tears, that is a sign of cushings. Usually stretch marks fade in time.
Of course there are exceptions to every rule. And while I do not have cushings, I do have PCOS with VERY fragile skin. I even have failure to heal, but that is my diabetes doing that, and a lack of vitamin C.
Make sure to clarify with your doc on these things, listen to the blood work, and best of luck. no matter what the DX, I hope you find health

PS--- you can still get on glucophage/metformin if you are diabetic. some insurances will not pay for it UNLESS you are diabetic.
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PCOS symptoms

Menstrual and fertility problems
Irregular periods
Absent periods
Irregular bleeding
Infrequent ovulation
No ovulation
Late ovulation
Infertility
Ovarian cysts
Enlarged ovaries
Pelvic pain
Miscarriage - a higher rate than in non-PCOS women
Insulin resistance
Hyperinsulinemia
Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Abnormal lipid levels
High cholesterol
Low cholesterol
High triglycerides
High blood pressure - over 140/90
Increased male hormones - from excessive androgens and this causes various symptoms:
Weight gain
Obesity
Increased testosterone
Excess hair growth
Hirsutism
Facial hair growth
Male-pattern baldness - occurring in women
Thinning hair
Acne
Skin symptoms
Acne
Oily skin
Dandruff
Thickened darkened skin patches
Skin tags
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Adult Cushing's symptoms

Extreme weight gain
Upper body obesity
Rounded face
Increased neck fat
Excess hair growth
High blood pressure
Sleep disturbances
High blood sugar
Diabetes-like symptoms
Hyperadrenocorticism
Bruising easily
Skin problems
Thin skin
Fragile skin
Poor healing
Stretch marks
Abdominal stretch marks
Mood changes
Irritability
Anxiety
Depression
Moodiness
Fatigue
Mental disturbances
Weak muscles
Backaches
Thinning arms
Thinning legs
Weak bones
Rib fractures
Spinal column fractures
Sexual and fertility problems
Irregular menstrual periods
Absent menstrual periods
Reduced libido
Reduced male fertility
Virilisation
Deepening voice
Balding
Loss of scalp hair
Hirsutism
Increased facial hair
Increased body hair

KatCarney · 07-18-2005, 11:07 PM

shellsalynne is absolutely correct. The symptoms of PCOS and Cushings are VERY similar.

There is no "ABSOLUTE" diagnosis for PCOS. It's what doctors diagnosis women with when they've eliminated everything else...like Cushings.

If you question your Cushings diagnosis, I would FIRST get a second opinion before seeking treatment with Met.

JMO

Letisha · 07-19-2005, 02:15 AM

HEY EVERY1!!!
TODAY I WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND WHEN I SAID I WANTED MET SHE'S LIKE THATS WHATS UR GETTING SO IM HAPPY!!! AND I DONT HAVE CUSHINGS DISEASE!!!! BUT I AM CLOSE TO HAVING TYPE 2 DIABETES.... SO MY MOM IS WATCHING WHAT I EAT AND EVERYTHING LOL I TAKE 500MG TWICE A DAY NOW
IM SO GLAD
SINCERELY
lETISHA

Rebecca's Mom · 07-19-2005, 02:22 AM

letisha, great news you are on what I am and it will make you feel much better......

Letisha · 07-19-2005, 02:31 AM

I Was Wondering If Any Of You Met Has Made U Lose Weight?

Chula · 07-19-2005, 12:40 PM

I haven't lost ANY weight at all!!! But then again I just started taking it again. Maybe this round will be better.

heather090702 · 07-19-2005, 01:23 PM

Letisha,

Great news! I lost about 20 pounds fairly easily on met. I watched what I ate but didn't exercise at all....I'm such a lazy bum. There are many women here who have lost a great deal of weight with met combined with diet and exercise. Check out the diet and exercise forum.

Good luck!

Heather

Appollonia · 07-20-2005, 10:39 AM

"I realize you are angry but you are angry at your symptoms and angry at what they could possibly mean and lead to, don't push this anger onto your doctor. "
THANK YOU HEATHER

And people think being a doctor is full of grateful patients treating you with respect and status and glamour. It's usually thankless and extremely hard work.