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    Gastrointestinal Problems

    I've been taking Metformin XR for 6 months with great glucose control. However, I'm having some terrible stomach/intestinal issues. Has anyone else experienced this side effect from taking Metformin?
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    Metformin!!

    Good morning from Dallas/Fort Worth, USA. Has anyone ever heard of Metformin causing lymph nodes to swell? Just wondering about the Metformin side effects. Thanks in advance!
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    Extremely Hungry

    Has anyone experienced weight loss while taking Metformin? It seems I'm hungry all the time. My blood glucose is well controlled. I'm wondering is it time to see my Doctor. I've lost 20 pounds in 4 months. Is that too much of a weight loss for 4 months. I would love know if anyone else...
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    Metformin vs. Metformin Extended Release

    My doctor prescribed Metformin for me but it has me feeling really unwell. Does anyone know if the Metformin Extended Release version has the same side effects such as stomach issues and just feeling like blah? I didn't have these symptoms until I started the Metformin. Sent from my VS987 using...
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    Reversing the curse!

    Has anyone had long term success with completely reversing T2D? If so, would you mind enlightening us newbies? Best regards
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    Muscles

    Does T2 diabetes cause you to lose muscle tone? I've noticed I have much less muscle tone but much more fat. I recently had 2 epidural steroid injections for back pain. I also had a round of steroid pills of 60mg for 4 days, then 40mg for 4 days, then 30mg for 4 days, etc., until I stepped down...
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    Energy

    Does high or low blood glucose cause fatigue? My energy level at times is really low. I literally have to go lay down.
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    Newly diagnosed type 2

    Greetings everyone from Fort Worth, TX in the USA. I was just given the diagnosis this week and I feel completely lost. I've been given Metformin and it has brought my BG down from 219 to 156. However, it has me feeling rather strange. My question is how hard is it to get a handle and stabilize...