Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Support Group
Polycythemia is a condition in which there is a net increase in the total circulating erythrocyte (red blood cell) mass of the body. Primary polycythemia occurs when excess erythrocytes are produced as a result of a proliferative abnormality of the bone marrow. Secondary polycythemia is caused by increases of erythropoietin that result in an increased production of...
So, I was told to go ahead and start Metformin again. However, he told me to start on 250mg a day and then in 2 weeks I can work my way up to 500mg etc etc.
I am very scared to do this because the last time I took it, it made me feel off, and I would get shakey, anxious pretty much hypoglyucemic symptoms.
Has this every happened to anyone? IF so, do you have any suggestions for me. I am really trying to be on ly way to being a mommy again...but the side effects really scare me.
I am very scared to do this because the last time I took it, it made me feel off, and I would get shakey, anxious pretty much hypoglyucemic symptoms.
Has this every happened to anyone? IF so, do you have any suggestions for me. I am really trying to be on ly way to being a mommy again...but the side effects really scare me.
I would suggest eating more frequently, and eating more protein in particular. That seems to have helped me. I keep light cheese sticks around and protein bars and stuff. I have started always carrying a protein bar in my purse because too many times to count I have gotten that sick feeling while out and about running errands and such. I can't wait till I finally get pregnant so I can stop taking the crap! It is causing me to ovulate so don't want to quit now...