Drugs!

Well after having a few weeks off the evil drug, I have started them again :(

What is the evil drug I speak of you ask? well it's called Metformin and it is horrible!

When I first started them last year I was bedridden for the first 3 weeks!
It was truly horrible :( this was the time when Jakson came into the bedroom and asked me 'mummy, are you dying' even to a 4yr old it was obvious how bad the side effects were

After that I spoke to the doctor and got put on the slow release version, which has been a bit better but I still get most of the side effects.

The drug is to help with my Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) that I have.
Because of PCOS my body does not break down insulin the way most people do, this can be called "insulin resistant" a condition where excessive amounts of insulin are required in order to get blood glucose moved into cells, where it belongs. Metformin helps the body to transport glucose with relatively less insulin, thus lowering insulin levels. Chronically high levels of either glucose or insulin in your blood contributes to obesity, heart disease, infertility, and certain cancers, as well as the development of diabetes.

Most women who use Metformin to help treat PCOS discontinue it because of the side effect, some of which can be:
- diarrhea, gas and bloating, abdominal discomfort, nausea, and vomiting
- Inhibiting of Vitamin B12 absorption - potentially lead to anemia

I, unfortunately have had all of these side effects....and on a daily basis :(

It's hard, really hard. I am reluctant to go to some social situations because of these side effects, or I am just not up to going because I'm so drained from throwing up or being of the toilet for the other reason, lol



This drug has really taken it's toll on me, both physically and emotionally.
I'm exhausted and so moody....I really don't know how Johnny and Jakson have put up with me :(


I know I have to take them (and will have to until at least 3 months into my pregnancy..when that happens) but I really needed a break for them so for a few weeks I stopped taking them.
Now that I'm back on them, I'm really hoping my body readjusts to them quickly.