Glucophage, Cincinnati, Ohio Doctor

rosern1 · 07-06-2004, 02:30 AM

Is there anyone in the Cincinnati, Ohio area who could recommend a doctor who WILL prescribe glucophage for PCOS even if you are not trying to conceive? I am a cyster and so is my sister. I have been taking glucophage for awhile and I am under the treatment of Dr. Glueck. My sister also has PCOS and is very overweight, about 350lbs. She was told by her doctor who treated her endometrial hyperplasia with a D&C that she "just needs to lose weight" and that "I will only put you on glucophage if you are trying to get pregnant." We have a strong family history of type II diabetes. It is angering me that she cannot get proper treatment because of some idiot's bias. She cannot go to Glueck because he is not covered under her insurance, BCBS Blue Access. The labs alone would cost thousands each visit. Really. I added mine up on my insurance statement and it was nearly 2600 for one visit's lab work. Anyway, does anyone out there know of anyone else in the Cincinnati, Ohio area? Thank you in advance. Rose

~*Butterflygrl*~ · 07-06-2004, 08:45 AM

hi, i am trying to concieve and my dr. prescribed me metformin/glucophage but, he wants me to remain on it after i get preg and for the rest of my life. i am from cincinnati too. my dr. office is called the Faculty Medical Center and its in good sams hosp. my dr.s name is dr. samol. he is great!! he is an ob but they have reg dr.s there too. i would go with them. i have blue preferrred so they will mist likely take your insurance too!! im me sometime!

Tricia725 · 07-07-2004, 11:52 AM

Hi. This is my first post here. I live in Northern, KY but see a really good reproductive endocrinologist in Cincinnati. His name is Dr. Thomas and he has 2 offices in cincinnati. I see him at the office at Christ Hospital. I highly recommend him!

amandadever · 07-13-2004, 03:41 PM

Hi! Tricia (I think it's the same Tricia) recommended Dr. Thomas to me a few weeks ago on another PCOS board. I made an appointment (new patient consulation took for 2 weeks out) and went yesterday for it. He is really great and immediately put me on Glucophage. I'm not sure if he sees patients who aren't TTC, but it might be worth calling to see.

Hope it all works out for her!
Mands

Tricia725 · 07-13-2004, 05:34 PM

Yeah that was me from the other PCOS board. I think he sees patients who arent ttc. He told me that when I got pregnant to take the Glucopahge until week 13 and then to call his office after I delivered and he would start me back up on the Glucophage then. So I am assuming you dont have to be ttc for him to prescribe glucophage ?

amandadever · 07-13-2004, 08:22 PM

That's good to know since DH and I are thinking that we might want to spend about 6 - 9 months just focusing on getting my body in optimal pregnancy conditions. I'm going to talk to him about it when we go back next month with all our test results.

Glad you're here! It's a great board!

Mands