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<blockquote data-quote="Ceppo" data-source="post: 2296971" data-attributes="member: 528090"><p>Talking of Metformin. </p><p>Has anyone else developed a facial rash on the chin, nose, moving onto cheeks and patches on both sides of the forehead? On slow release and have been told to take it in the morning. The rash is reasonable in the morning and gets steadily worse all day. Not so easy to see except in the right light on in a mirror. When I had it looked at the nurse said it appeared to be ectopic dermatitis and booked me in with the DN. Although she was uncertain that it was related. I suppose it could be stress or sun sensitivity- in this grey northern and rainy weather.</p><p></p><p>I have taken an antihistamine for the last two days which has taken away the burning and most of the itching. But not this evening and the itching is starting up. Tomorrow I think I shall stop the Metformin for a couple of days to test whether it makes a difference to the rash.</p><p></p><p>On Wednesday I am due to see the DN with a view to taking the next level of medication - one that requires use of a glucose meter and has risks of hypos - probably weight gain too - begins with a G. Just what I need at the moment. Just getting to grips with losing weight steadily.</p><p></p><p>Its been suggested to me that I should refuse medication and concentrate on diet for the next couple of months. A option not given to me by the belligerent GP who rang me with my blood test result.</p><p></p><p>Incidentally, I am also getting pins and needles and sharp stabbing sensations in hands and feet. Even in the top of the head and neck. Any idea if that could be related. Sigh. Its just so hard to know what to think and how much to tolerate.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ceppo, post: 2296971, member: 528090"] Talking of Metformin. Has anyone else developed a facial rash on the chin, nose, moving onto cheeks and patches on both sides of the forehead? On slow release and have been told to take it in the morning. The rash is reasonable in the morning and gets steadily worse all day. Not so easy to see except in the right light on in a mirror. When I had it looked at the nurse said it appeared to be ectopic dermatitis and booked me in with the DN. Although she was uncertain that it was related. I suppose it could be stress or sun sensitivity- in this grey northern and rainy weather. I have taken an antihistamine for the last two days which has taken away the burning and most of the itching. But not this evening and the itching is starting up. Tomorrow I think I shall stop the Metformin for a couple of days to test whether it makes a difference to the rash. On Wednesday I am due to see the DN with a view to taking the next level of medication - one that requires use of a glucose meter and has risks of hypos - probably weight gain too - begins with a G. Just what I need at the moment. Just getting to grips with losing weight steadily. Its been suggested to me that I should refuse medication and concentrate on diet for the next couple of months. A option not given to me by the belligerent GP who rang me with my blood test result. Incidentally, I am also getting pins and needles and sharp stabbing sensations in hands and feet. Even in the top of the head and neck. Any idea if that could be related. Sigh. Its just so hard to know what to think and how much to tolerate. [/QUOTE]
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