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Discussion in 'Metformin/Biguanides' started by scoobysdad, Jun 7, 2019.

  1. scoobysdad

    scoobysdad Type 1 · Newbie

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    Hi,i was diagnosed type 1 6 weeks ago and I am on 10 Levemir twice a day and 10 novorapid 3 times with meals' am now on 1500 metformin daily, but I am struggling with gas and violent diarrhoea ,(last night 10 times),I am waiting mri results for bowel pain, and a prostate cancer survivor.I need to come off these pain inducing tablets, can I just stop them or will I have to wean off them, going to ring nurses this morning or maybe gp.
    thanks for listening
     
    #1 scoobysdad, Jun 7, 2019 at 7:22 AM
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    Juicyj Type 1 · Moderator
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    Hi @scoobysdad I tried metformin a few years ago, was having issues with insulin resistance, after experiencing stomach pain and wind and then trying the slow release version I found it didn't make any difference at all, so for me it was a bit of a waste of time taking it.
     
    #2 Juicyj, Jun 7, 2019 at 9:35 AM
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    Resurgam Type 2 (in remission!) · Expert

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    I had the same experience - I just stopped taking them and felt a lot better in a day or so - please report the reaction - I could not as I was prescribed two medications and started and stopped them on the same day.
     
    #3 Resurgam, Jun 7, 2019 at 10:40 AM
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    scoobysdad Type 1 · Newbie

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    just had results of mri,definite Pancreatitis,they think is benign but getting another mri in 3 months to see if any change, stopping the metformin and see how I get on, with higher doses of insulin next week. and pancreas not putting out an enzyme but can't remember the name.
     
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    #4 scoobysdad, Jun 7, 2019 at 11:41 AM
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    #5 Jaded Judi, Jul 13, 2019 at 4:12 PM
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    Jaded Judi Type 2 · Member

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    Hi . Probably called pancreatic endocrine insufficiency as I don't produce enzymes either. Have to take creon with every meal. I have had tummy issues too. Good luck J
     
    #6 Jaded Judi, Jul 13, 2019 at 4:14 PM
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