want Met, seem to have no way of getting it. begging for advice!!!
Okay I don't even know where to start I am so frustrated and lost!!
I have no health insurence right now. I want to get on Met really bad, all I want is to be normal and healthy!! So my problem is Since i don't have health insurence its too expensive for me to go to an OB or an RE to hopefully get the Met or or gluc. I have tried the county health departments the refuse to help me unless I want to go on the pill, which I DON"T!! I tried planned parent hood and they can't do it because there are just nurses there, they legally can't prescripe that for me. I seem to have NO options right now of how to get the prescription for it. Does anyone, please anyone, hav ANY suggestion on ways for me to get it?????
I have thought about buying on the internet. do you think i should try it? what website would you recommend me buying it through?? this seems to be my ONLY option right now, unless someone out there has something else for me to try???
Unfortunately while met is available on the net, it's safest to get it ordered by a Dr, because of the regular liver/ kidney enzyme tests that need to be ordered regularly by a physician for Metformin patients. I totally understand your desperation, but I would personally wait until I could get proper followup with a Dr...I wouldn't want elevated liver enzymes or other possible problems to affect your health without a Dr to monitor you.
Good luck with your decision.
__________________ Christy
33 yrs, 1 precious hubby, 2 miracle kids, At Goal Wt for 4 yrs, Trygly's down 445 pts, Free Androgen down from 20 to 2, 3 half 'thons ran, 2 mtns hiked, 1 crazy run in the Rockies, 4 forest trail races, profiled in 2 magazines...1 woman determined to kick PCOS butt!
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I checked out that website and i talked to someone who works for it and they do have glucophage 60count 500mg for $15.00 great price!! But I just don't know if its the right thing to do. I want to try it soooo bad, but at the same time I don't want to make myself sick or more screwed up than I already am!
Has anyone taken this without a perscription from a docter? Did it work out for you?
thank you ladies who responded i appreciate It!!!!!
I understand your frustration in this, but I agree with Christy that it is unwise to take Met without medical supervision. I have a couple of things you might consider:
1) I found a site for you from a center for medical research in the Clearwater area, and they list PCOS as one of the conditions they are conducting studies in. Perhaps you could get into a clinical trial, and if so they would provide the meds free for you. In addition to possibly getting Met for free, you would be participating in research that may eventually help in getting FDA approval for the use of it with PCOS.
2) You might want to research natural therapies to reduce insulin resistance. I found this new study today showing a positive result of using Chromium Picolinate for PCOS. However, please do more reading about this, since there have been some negative things about this (genetic damage in lab rats for one). You will be able to find much more about this over on the alternative therapies board. Still, this new study looks very promising:
New NIH-Funded Pilot Study Indicates Chromium Picolinate Supplementation May be an Effective Treatment for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Promising Nutritional Therapy for 2 Million American Women Presented at American Society for Reproductive Medicine Conference (ASRM)
San Antonio, TX, October 15, 2003 (Nutrition 21, Inc., Nasdaq: NXXI) -- Results of a new pilot study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) showed that daily supplementation with 1,000 mcg of chromium as chromium picolinate significantly enhanced insulin sensitivity. These initial results offer a potential new nutritional therapy for approximately 2 million American women suffering from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a little-understood hormonal condition that is a leading cause of infertility, and is associated with insulin resistance, gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes. The study was presented at the 59th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Conference (ASRM) in San Antonio, Texas and appears in a supplement to Fertility and Sterility, September 2003.
In an effort to build on limited PCOS treatment options, researchers at the State University of New York (SUNY), Stony Brook, analyzed the effects of nutritional supplementation with chromium in the form of Chromax„¥ chromium picolinate on six women with PCOS. Results showed that glucose disposal rate (insulin sensitivity) was significantly increased by an average of 35% after two months of treatment, and baseline insulin levels decreased by 22%.
¡§Chromium picolinate, which has positive effects on insulin sensitivity in people with type 2 diabetes, looks like it has great potential as a safe, effective long-term therapy to fill a void in treating PCOS,¡¨ said Michael L. Lydic, MD, assistant professor at SUNY Reproductive Endocrinology Division, who led the study. ¡§If larger, controlled trials confirm chromium picolinate¡¦s efficacy, PCOS patients could potentially take the supplement every day to decrease their risk of diabetes and possibly improve other physical and symptomatic effects of PCOS. It also has potential to be used in combination with prescription insulin-sensitizing drugs.¡¨
Today there is no FDA-approved drug specifically to treat PCOS. Some doctors prescribe insulin-sensitizing agents, such as metformin. However, many women experience unwanted side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, and loss of appetite, making ongoing treatment for insulin resistance prohibitive. Dr. Lydic added, ¡§Our goal is to explore potential long-term therapies to bring insulin resistance under control and decrease risk of diabetes. Ideally, we hope to compare chromium picolinate with metformin in a clinical setting.¡¨
"An emerging body of research continues to confirm the findings that chromium insufficiency is an important nutritional factor in insulin resistance which is strongly associated with the type 2 diabetes epidemic,¡¨ said Gail Montgomery, President and CEO. ¡§It is rewarding to see that Chromax supplementation shows promise as an affordable, convenient therapeutic option for women suffering from PCOS.¡¨
Clinical Design
The study was a non-randomized, prospective study, which included six women of reproductive age (18 ¡V42 years old) with PCOS and signs of insulin resistance. Hyperinsulinemic, euglycemic clamp tests, the most accurate measure of insulin sensitivity, were used on all subjects.
Researchers measured hormonal, physical and symptomatic effects of improved insulin function. They reported that one subject without menstrual cycles, who had the largest change in glucose disposal rate, had a spontaneous menstrual period after 2 months. No adverse side effects were reported among the study participants.
The study was funded by NIH grant No. M01RR10710, and product was supplied by Nutrition 21, Inc.
About Chromium
Chromium is an essential mineral that is needed for insulin activity in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism. Numerous clinical trials have shown that chromium as chromium picolinate reduces insulin resistance, improves blood sugar control and may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
About Nutrition 21
Nutrition 21 is an industry leader in using pharmaceutical quality research to substantiate the health benefits of nutritional supplements. It holds 24 patents for chromium compounds and their uses, and 11 other nutrition patents. The Company¡¦s proprietary technologies focus on chromium picolinate and its relationship to insulin resistance, a condition implicated in type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and depression. Nutrition 21 markets Chromax„¥ chromium picolinate, the leading chromium ingredient used in supplements. The Company is developing its first branded product, Diachrome„§, for people with type 2 diabetes intended to be marketed through healthcare channels. More information is available at www.nutrition21.com,www.chromax.com,www.diachrome.com.
Good luck to you!
Linda
__________________ dx pcos 1984, type II diabetes 2001, also hypertension
Met 2000mg since 2001, started Glucophage XR 4/22/04, then switched to Met ER 6/04; also: multi, Vit. C, Vit. E, B12/folic acid combo, fish oil & borage oil combo, garlic capsules, cinnamon, Vitex, calcium with magnesium/zinc, biotin, CoQ10, selenium,iron
Other meds: Verapamil and Altace(for blood pressure)
Started laser hair removal 7/29/03, completed 3/04 (it works!)
UAE for fibroid 3/24/03 and 3/16/04
Candace: I should also mention that there is an alternative remedies section where they discuss herbal options for people who can't use or choose not to use drugs. There are things like saw palmetto for androgen, natural progesterone cream for inducing menstruation. Maybe some of those would be possible for you.
The alternative remedies forum is here if you'd like more info:
33 yrs, 1 precious hubby, 2 miracle kids, At Goal Wt for 4 yrs, Trygly's down 445 pts, Free Androgen down from 20 to 2, 3 half 'thons ran, 2 mtns hiked, 1 crazy run in the Rockies, 4 forest trail races, profiled in 2 magazines...1 woman determined to kick PCOS butt!
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Linda- I just wanted to thank you soooo much for the information on that study in St. petersburg!! I live about 10 minutes from there. I have been looking for a clinical study on PCOS for a couple of weeks now and no one can give me any information on anything around here! i was even thinking about re-locating to PA to be involved in one up there!! I just wanted you to know how much i appreciate it! I can't thank you enough for that link!!!!!!! I will be calling them first thing in the morning!
christy and tracey- I have decided to not take the met without DR. supervision! hopefully I will be excepted into this study and will be able to get the help that i want from them!!!!!
Thank you ladies soo much! Without you all i would be completely lost!!!
Candace, you are very welcome and I really hope they will be able to help you. It says they have an office in Clearwater as well, did you see that? I wish they had something like that here; I would love to get into some kind of clinical trial for fibroids, as I found out recently that the UAE I had for mine failed. Anyway, good luck and best wishes!
Linda
__________________ dx pcos 1984, type II diabetes 2001, also hypertension
Met 2000mg since 2001, started Glucophage XR 4/22/04, then switched to Met ER 6/04; also: multi, Vit. C, Vit. E, B12/folic acid combo, fish oil & borage oil combo, garlic capsules, cinnamon, Vitex, calcium with magnesium/zinc, biotin, CoQ10, selenium,iron
Other meds: Verapamil and Altace(for blood pressure)
Started laser hair removal 7/29/03, completed 3/04 (it works!)
UAE for fibroid 3/24/03 and 3/16/04
Some ladies around here see an enormous improvement in symptoms by changing their lifestyle to include lots of exercise and a low carb diet. If you would like support on these things, the diet forum is great!
Best of luck,
Sheri
__________________ Metformin 1500mg, Yasmin, managing IR/pcos with lower carbs
First pregnancy ended at 23 weeks due to incompetent cervix.
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thank you all soo much for your support,encourgement and much needed advice! I did notice there was an office in clearwater but i only saw a phone number to the one in st.pete, i already e-mailed them and I am going to call tomorrow to see if i can get the phone number to the clearwater office. I will let ya know how it goes.
I already do the low-carb thing, and exercise although i'm sure more of it wouldn't hurt I don't really need to lose weight or anything like that i'm a thin cyster, I take pretty good care of myself, i just need a normal monthly cycle, i can go years without one if i'm not on the pill. which i refuse to go on again.
want Met, seem to have no way of getting it. begging for advice!!! 
I don't really need to lose weight or anything like that i'm a thin cyster, I take pretty good care of myself, i just need a normal monthly cycle, i can go years without one if i'm not on the pill. which i refuse to go on again.
