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Metformin Misery

Hi @Providence 62
Thanks for the kind words! It was (sort of ) comforting to visualise various members seated on the midnight throne sharing my discomfort!!
However - what a difference a day makes. I've already put it behind me and with the support of you lovely people, am prepared to shrug it off as one more thing to endure. Onwards and upwards eh? x
 
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nomoredonuts said:
Hi @Providence 62
Thanks for the kind words! It was (sort of ) comforting to visualise various members seated on the midnight throne sharing my discomfort!!
However - what a difference a day makes. I've already put it behind me and with the support of you lovely people, am prepared to shrug it off as one thing to endure. Onwards and upwards eh? x
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Absolutely, Donuts. Keep an eye on it. Some foods may trigger midnight throne sitting too!

Prov
 
an update for all of you kind people who has posted in this thread.

I went to the doctor and he is trying me on 1000mg Metformin SR (which is about as much as I seem to be able to tolerate) and a new drug called Canagliflozin - I take one of those before breakfast.

No more dashing to the loo now, thank goodness and I can go out without having to plot where the nearest loo is. Being careful with the weight. Hopefully this new drug is the answer to the metformin miseries.

Prov
 
Hi I'm new, I'm struggling too, just diagnosed but was on metformin for pcos- over Christmas I didn't take it aswell as I should of and was becoming ill until the end of February I eye sight started deteriorating which was scary my doc did my bm and it was 18.2, I've been good taking the metformin but my stomach gurgles so bad it's embarrassing! I've lost 25lbs since Christmas through diet but lately it's no wonder I'm stil losing weight with running to the loo multiple times a day, I start nurse training in September and I'm wondering how I will cope! Just to say I can really relate to your post :)
 
I was on metformin and then glucophage for a number of years and was told my bowel problems was IBS! Tried everything to get control of my bowels but towards the end I couldn't safely walk a mile to work without worrying whether I would make it without an accident!

With a big trip planned I went to the docs and said that there must be something to deal with the diahorrea and he took me off metformin - within 12 hours life was good again!

I haven't had success with other oral tablets, so am now on once a day insulin which is still not quite right yet, but getting there. The thing which seems to be making most difference is when I can eat low carbs, but even the slightest deviation and I am up to a reading of 10 again. But hey, it looks as though I am getting my blood sugar under control for the first time in 10 years!

Fingers crossed that Canaglifozin works for you. Good luck.
 
Sallyt78 said:
Hi I'm new, I'm struggling too, just diagnosed but was on metformin for pcos- over Christmas I didn't take it aswell as I should of and was becoming ill until the end of February I eye sight started deteriorating which was scary my doc did my bm and it was 18.2, I've been good taking the metformin but my stomach gurgles so bad it's embarrassing! I've lost 25lbs since Christmas through diet but lately it's no wonder I'm stil losing weight with running to the loo multiple times a day, I start nurse training in September and I'm wondering how I will cope! Just to say I can really relate to your post :)
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Sometimes it's nice to know we are not alone! It's a shame because metformin gives me good control.
 
LincolnLizzie said:
I was on metformin and then glucophage for a number of years and was told my bowel problems was IBS! Tried everything to get control of my bowels but towards the end I couldn't safely walk a mile to work without worrying whether I would make it without an accident!

With a big trip planned I went to the docs and said that there must be something to deal with the diahorrea and he took me off metformin - within 12 hours life was good again!

I haven't had success with other oral tablets, so am now on once a day insulin which is still not quite right yet, but getting there. The thing which seems to be making most difference is when I can eat low carbs, but even the slightest deviation and I am up to a reading of 10 again. But hey, it looks as though I am getting my blood sugar under control for the first time in 10 years!

Fingers crossed that Canaglifozin works for you. Good luck.
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Thanks Lizzie, time will tell, numbers are a bit up (around 10 as well) so am tinkering with what I eat to start getting them down again. Am sure I will get there. Thanks for your good wishes, really appreciated.
 
I wonder how I would manage if I am prescribed Metformin as I also have an ileostomy which misbehaves all the time...very lose and frequent high output, I get dehydrated with it, has anyone else had experience with this medication whilst having an ostomy?
 
I must be one of the lucky ones as I don't get any stomach problems at all. i take my metformin mid meals ( breakfast and dinner). The issue I have is that about an hour after I take my morning dose I feel a bit out of sorts, sometimes just very tired other times a bit light headed and the feeling of not being quite there (hope that makes sense). I have checked by blood sugars when I have these "turns" and they are fine..does anyone have any tips?
 
bulkbiker said:
Personally I just gave up taking it. If you are being very good on low carbing you could well be able to take control of your sugars without it. I think it was the upset tums that convinced me that LCHF was the way to go and to remain medication free.
If you are testing regularly you could try reducing the dose or cutting it out altogether and monitor what happens for a few days. If your sugars spike then start taking it again. I'm no doctor but doubt a week off it would have a major detrimental effect and you could at least be more than 2 yards from a toilet for a day or two.
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Interestingly Biker, your post made me think. I am just sticking to my canagliflorzin 100mg for now and low carbing like mad. I remember from my days on the Atkins Diet years ago that there is going to a be a bit of a spell of 'low carb flu'. But sugar is coming down and the aches and pains will pass very soon. Steak au Poivre tonight :)
 
Sallyt78 said:
Hi I'm new, I'm struggling too, just diagnosed but was on metformin for pcos- over Christmas I didn't take it aswell as I should of and was becoming ill until the end of February I eye sight started deteriorating which was scary my doc did my bm and it was 18.2, I've been good taking the metformin but my stomach gurgles so bad it's embarrassing! I've lost 25lbs since Christmas through diet but lately it's no wonder I'm stil losing weight with running to the loo multiple times a day, I start nurse training in September and I'm wondering how I will cope! Just to say I can really relate to your post :)
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Are you trying low carb Sally? I have cut out my metformin as an experiment after a terrible day on Friday when I had to return from a day out with the girls because I had to be near my own 'throne' as Donuts above would say. Keeping a careful eye on my meter, sugar has come down and my tummy is feeling better.. I had to LOL when I saw your comments about the running to the loo, I suppose exercise is good for us, but there are nicer ways to get it.

Hope you feel better soon and get the 'gallops' (as my father calls them) under control before you start your training.
 
Providence 62 said:
Interestingly Biker, your post made me think. I am just sticking to my canagliflorzin 100mg for now and low carbing like mad. I remember from my days on the Atkins Diet years ago that there is going to a be a bit of a spell of 'low carb flu'. But sugar is coming down and the aches and pains will pass very soon. Steak au Poivre tonight :)
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Let us know how it goes.. and enjoy the steak au poivre (hopefully lots of double cream!)
 
Jonesl231 said:
I must be one of the lucky ones as I don't get any stomach problems at all. i take my metformin mid meals ( breakfast and dinner). The issue I have is that about an hour after I take my morning dose I feel a bit out of sorts, sometimes just very tired other times a bit light headed and the feeling of not being quite there (hope that makes sense). I have checked by blood sugars when I have these "turns" and they are fine..does anyone have any tips?
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are you taking any other medication, Jones? My BP medication (Ramipril) makes me feel a bit weirdy sometimes.
 
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