I have been on Gluc XR since the evening of the 9th. I took 500 mg. at night for 6 days and have been taking 1000 mg. at night since then. I have noticed some of the side effects (gas pain, nausea, etc) but have been a bit backed up rather than rushing to the bathroom. I have solved that problem with Metamucil so far.
I am wondering if it is too soon to see some of the results I am seeing or if I'm responding that well. My appetite has been curbed quite a bit, but I do overeat if I don't watch it. My hair isn't falling out as bad, my dark spots under my arms and above my lip are fading slightly, and I have started losing weight it seems. Coincidence or success? My dr. doesn't want me to go up to 1500 mg. She thinks I am doing ok at what I'm at. Truth or will I become immuned to the 1000 mg.? Thanks in advance!
PS Oh my, I thought since my tummy was not as explosive as some, I would try iceburg lettuce last night. BIG mistake. I can back up the claims that it's disruptive!
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*Kristen*
lucky wife and three times blessed mother
Now TTC #4 with:
IVF#1 8/08: BFN
11 frozen 5 day blasts
FET#1-4: Cancelled due to fluid in my uterus
12/08 - Removed a large ovarian cyst and left fallopian tube. Hopefully will resolve fluid issue.
FET#5: 1/09
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im not sure. i have been on met for 2 days now. the first day i was real sick at my stomach and didnt eat alot. today however i was somewhat sick at my stomach but i am incredibly hungry! i am guessing that could be b/c i started the bcp. ortho-cept i think... anyway i am hoping that i will loose weight cause i could stand to loose about 40 lbs. how long did it take anyone else to notice any changes?
Sounds like success to me. I also have been fortunate not to have too many of the GI problems that so many people have. I've lost about 8-9 lbs so far , mostly in the first week, but no longer have that feeling full all the time like i did the first week or two taking it, which i miss,lol. Keep us posted on how you're doing.
I have both PCOS and IR, so can I be taking it for both? I am treating my symptoms of PCOS, but it seems to be treating my IR symptoms as well. Does that make sense?
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*Kristen*
lucky wife and three times blessed mother
Now TTC #4 with:
IVF#1 8/08: BFN
11 frozen 5 day blasts
FET#1-4: Cancelled due to fluid in my uterus
12/08 - Removed a large ovarian cyst and left fallopian tube. Hopefully will resolve fluid issue.
FET#5: 1/09
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Coincidence or Success? 
I am treating my symptoms of PCOS, but it seems to be treating my IR symptoms as well. Does that make sense?
