Finally!!! Dr. gave me metformin!

cynderella · 03-20-2006, 04:58 PM

I have never posted on this board before because no MD has been willing to give me metformin. Well, on Friday I went to an endocrinologist who specializes in PCOS and let me tell you it was different than any other MD visit I have ever had. I didn't have to beg or plead or anything. She listened, she confirmed, she ran lots of bloodwork and she prescribed Metformin!! FINALLY!! So, I started Metformin on Friday evening and I can happily say I have not had any unpleasant side effects!! Of course, I am on 500mg daily and will bump up gradually to 1500mg so we shall see if my luck continues to hold out. I'm not sure if this is all in my head or what but I do feel just a little better. The one thing I have noticed is that I am not craving sugar or sweets!! Normally, it is all I can do to stay away from chocolate or sweets but I can honestly say that right now I don't crave any!! I'm still a bit tired but I think even that is improving just a little. I even slept better this weekend. I have brought my breakfast and my lunch to work today and have my gym clothes in the car for after work. I'm very excited about taking Metformin and I am hoping for good results. It seems as though most people don't have the best experience with Met so I am looking for some feedback on people who have had good results (i.e. ovulation occurring, weight loss, etc.) Thanks in advance!

kimal1 · 03-20-2006, 06:17 PM

hiya~~cynderella welcome to the wonderful world of Met..When I started I too found that the sweets were'nt calling out to me..Before Met my af would visit whenever she wanted 30-90 days..But now I'm as regular as clockwork (knock on wood) As for s/e I still have "bathroom"troubles,But to me it's worth it..Good luck with your met journey

...Kim

SnowFlower · 03-20-2006, 06:33 PM

Yay!!