Back/kidney pain

Xenalesley

Xenalesley

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
please could anyone help me. I have type 2 diabetes and taking metformin 2x500 per day. I now have dreadful lower back pain
Around the kidney area. I have read that metformin can cause this pain. Please can anyone assist me. I am struggling with
Having upset tummy also. I am very much trying to persevere with this medication but honestly don't think I can carry on like this. Help would be much appreciated. Thanks
 
urbanracer

urbanracer

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Not being able to eat as many chocolate digestives as I used to.
Talk to your doctor about Metformin SR. The slow release version of the drug has been beneficial to many forum members.

Good luck and welcome to the forums.
 
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Bluetit1802

Bluetit1802

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I'm afraid the only thing to do is go and see your GP and discuss it with him.
I hope you manage to resolve matters.
 
Xenalesley

Xenalesley

Newbie
Messages
3
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
urbanracer said:
Talk to your doctor about Metformin SR. The slow release version of the drug has been beneficial to many forum members.

Good luck and welcome to the forums.
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Thank you I will ask my dr on Monday. And thank you for the welcome and good luck
 
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