Metformin Success Stories - Page 47

Lulifrog · 12-26-2007, 07:31 PM

Hello,

I recently was diagnosed with PCOS. My NP didn't provided much info. This has been very helpful. I'm so happy I found this site.

mscaseyray · 12-26-2007, 10:43 PM

sprinkesplash-CONGRATS!!!! I am so excited for you and it warms my heart to hear that Metformin has worked for you! I have been on it for 3 months now and I can't wait to get my BFP. What an awesome Christmas gift! I pray you'll have a speedy and healthy pregnancy.

Brener-Glad to hear your great news. I remember reading your sad news awhile back and it is so good to hear that you have new joy and that you've had a great first five weeks. I wish you a healthy happy pregnancy!!!!

brener · 12-27-2007, 06:55 AM

thx trish yes I think one and half tabs is enough for me.!

MailLady · 12-27-2007, 12:19 PM

brener, it says you got a BFP on Dec 19 2008, can u see into the future? Do you see anything about me in it? HAHA JK, but it does say 2008. Congrats on your BFP!

jojohanna · 12-27-2007, 03:29 PM

im so happy for all of you who recieved BFP while on metformin!! i was just diagnosed with PCOS this month and started metformin and ttc #1!! but congrats to all!!

traceync · 12-27-2007, 11:41 PM

Brener ~ Congrats!!! Wishing you a very happy new year and health and happy nine months.

prettychickpea · 12-28-2007, 09:37 AM

brener congratulations! So happy to hear your news - gives me hope.
I'd say, like TrishainAZ that the 1.5 tablets has obviously worked for you - my added question would be how do you feel on the dosage you are on. If you feel ok (not too many dizzy spells or excessive hunger) then you're dose is helping enough I would say. If you do want to increase your dose - do it really really slowly. think of the slowest you think you should do the increase and do it even slower than that! Good luck sweetheart! Do you take the XR version? Also, I have a terrible acid reflux thing too and other food aggravates it and I take oemeprazole each day for it and Gaviscon when it flares up. Dunno whether any of that is appropriate for you or for any pregnant lady - hope your doctors support all your problems.

sprinklesplash congrtulations and merry Christmas - what a present! Made me smile!

as for me, I'm taking my Met (1500mg XR a day) and Cinnamon to supplement it - seems to be helping the IR symptoms. Am just on Cycle 2 of the clomid - My doctor had hoped that the Met would sort my cycle out and help me ovulate ... now she hopes the Clomid will encourage my body to do it's thing, help the Met along.... I hope it all works out soon!

MailLady · 12-28-2007, 09:39 AM

Stay positive Pea....I just posted to you in another thread, and it doesn't sound too positive for myself, but it is easier to tell someone else to stay positive HAHA. Have a good day my friend!!! will check in later

brener · 12-29-2007, 08:32 AM

HaHa changed Siggy.

ChickPea - I am on Normal Version of Metforim. Last June I was on 2 tabs a day and got preg but had early mis. I then tried to up to 3 tabs, totally desperate to get preg again. Then I get severe Acid reflux. I could not eat. I lost about 10lbs and went underweight looked desperate. I had lost my Mam to cancer just a few mths previous and then the stress of the M/c tipped me over the edge. I took some time off TTC.. I then started back with a fertility clinic in Last Aug and I didnt go back on MEtforim. Just on injections etc to OV. I did OV but was getting bfn's. Nurse then said please get back on metforim it really is the key. So I started on 250mg and went up VERY VERY slowly to 500mg and then up to 2 tabs but at 2 tabs I was sick everyday and life being a nitemare again, I decreased back to 1.5 tabs and I felt ok-ish...
Acid reflux was now under control - thanks to homeopathy. NO CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE WORKED... Only all natural remedies. I have being seeing a homeopath since my mother passed away. She has helped me so much.
Ok so back on metforim about 6 weeks and I got preg..
So on Progrestone support now till 12 weeks and 1.5 tabs. I dont think I will increase. I feel BRILLIANT on the 1.5 tabs now.. I think maybe my hormones are levelling out cause Iam pregnant???
Keep with it all Chick pea.. it will work but sometimes takes time. I am trying since MArch 06.

didispunk · 12-29-2007, 08:42 AM

Hi girls.. havent been on this much as i am on CLOMID as well.. But what do you eat while on met. which i am on as well.. i get really really bad stomach cramps and its goes on.. NASTY i know.. any advice"

didispunk · 12-29-2007, 08:44 AM

I would say your cycle is going to be longer.. that is my opinion.. keeps using OPK..

prettychickpea · 12-29-2007, 09:08 AM

thanks brener, for sharing your story. You've really been through the mill! Sorry for all the sorrow, and am so happy you got pregnant!
I used to see a homoeopath in the past, and found it very helpful always. Good luck!

prettychickpea · 12-29-2007, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by didispunk

Hi girls.. havent been on this much as i am on CLOMID as well.. But what do you eat while on met. which i am on as well.. i get really really bad stomach cramps and its goes on.. NASTY i know.. any advice"

Didi I followed the advice my Dr gave me and it really helped the Met side effects - she told me to eat 3 or 4 meals a day, based on protein and low GI carbs, and no snacks. She said take the Met 30 minutes before each meal, so that it has started working when the food gets to my tummy. When i follow this religiously, I feel very well.

Examples of meals - eggs/cheese/yoghurt for breakfast, or cereal + 1 egg, or toast + 1 egg (you can eat normal breakfast food, even fruit, but have the egg or some slices of meat or cheese for the protein)
Lunches and dinners - piece of meat or fish or eggs with veg and berries for dessert
Snacks - slices of cheese, meat, crudites, oatcakes, low GI crispbread, peanut butter

When you want sweet things, fruit etc, have them with your lunch if possible or at least with lunch and dinner. You'll feel much better. But do have them every day if you do want them, otherwise you'll try and be good and just be miserable when you can't stand it and eat them away from a meal.

Don't have juice, and avoid fruit - but the best fruit with the lowest carbs happens to be berries - strawberries, raspberries etc, all except blueberries, they have lots of carbs. eat nuts, pulses, houmous etc.

I make a lot of stews with meat, veg and pulses in them, so it's all there and I can freeze it and have a bowl when i need it.

MailLady · 12-29-2007, 12:29 PM

well cd 34 today and I tested...BFN. what a bunch of crap...I am done testing, I am going to say this cycle is a bust and IF I didn't O, I am NOT bringing AF on with provera. I hate being disappointed. Sure it could be early, but I don't think it is.. I am just going to sit an wait for AF to show up and if she doesn't, then it wasn't in my cards...I am in such a cranky mood

jackieb123 · 12-29-2007, 10:40 PM

My doctor just gave me this website. i think it is wonderful. i am just starting out and i'm not too sure how to use it yet. anyway, i was diagnosed with pcos about 1 year ago. i have been taking metformin ever since. my husband and i have been trying to conceive for 7 years. we have tried everything from iui to ivf. i miscarried 7 1/2 years ago and did not get pregnant again until this past september. unfortunately the pregnancy only lasted a few weeks. looks like my last option is losing weight which has been very hard. i wonder if anyone can suggest a good diet. i've seen other messages on here where people are losing 20+ pounds, i have only lost 7 pounds in the past year. i am thinking of going back to weight watchers but feel as with most diets that i never stick with it. does anyone have any suggestions for diet or anything else i can do to improve my fertility?