Glumetza

After a routine check up at my Endocrinologist 2 weeks ago, I mentioned to her that the MetforminER is better on my stomach but still have issues.  My main issue being diarrhea. The extended release was more manageable, however I was still running to the bathroom about once/twice a day.... literally RUNNING.

At my appointment I was handed (2) sample bottles of Glumetza - the Dr. said that "patients have noticed it's much easier on the stomach", and that it is more expensive then MetforminER.  I wasn't thrilled that it was more expensive, and I was skeptical at how much "easier on the stomach" it really was.  I waited till I had 1 more dose of my MetforminER left and tried the Glumetza samples. (Que' singing Angels)

HUGE IMPROVEMENT.  

I am so much happier on Glumetza.  Currently taking (2) 1000mg dose each night, I feel so much better in the morning.  There are still days I have diarrhea, but they are few and far between.   I only wish I knew about it sooner.  As for the price, it was double what I was paying - but totally worth it.  I no longer scout out the restroom at every public place.  

Also, I am going to stay the course of action for the next 6 months, then regroup if there is no successful pregnancy.  I am currently using ovulation kits each month, and getting a surge (I can now also track my cycle to 34 days). I was advised by my Dr. that if I get anxious at any point, she suggests visiting my OBGYN and asking for clomid - which she thinks would be successful. 

And I thought I wouldn't have enough content....

Well as my Husband told me "You are never boring"!  So today in my glamorous life, I had a Urine test.  Yea, it  was so amazing, jealous?

I started my new prescription of MetforminER on Sunday night (Jan 15th) when I woke up Monday morning (TMI - who am I kidding this whole blog is TMI) urination was painful, Tuesday it was worse and so on.   I walked on my lunch hour 6 blocks to Northwestern after speaking to my endocrinologists assistant.  This of course is not a typical side effect..... I needed to have a culture done.

I waited for about 10 minutes with a patient in the waiting room snoring loudly.  This man taking up 2 chairs in the waiting room his hand on his crotch, mouth open snoring.   It was kinda of laughable and kinda sad  - maybe's he's really sick.... you just don't know.

The lab tech came and got me and off I went.  I was given overly detailed instructions which equated to "pee in this cup".  It all went fine, the bathroom was clean.

I just got a call from the lab and the dip stick test was negative - but they are sending the culture off for further tests to see if there are any trace amounts of bacteria.  So here we go again waiting for more results.

Metformin ER - Hoping for the best!

After being on Metformin for a month (and getting a period, Woot Woot!) the side effects SUCK!  My endocrinologist has given me a script for MetforminER the extended release is suppose to help with the side effects.  I really hope this helps because I am sick to my stomach all the time.  I have been literally running to the bathroom.  

I have given up the hope that Metformin will help me loose weight.  My Dr. said to expect 3-5 weight loss.


Since starting Metformin I have lost to date 4 pounds.  Something is better then nothing I suppose.  I just hope I can get somewhat on a schedule so I can track my ovulation, and have a baby without other medication.


I am currently frustrated that I have not had a cycle yet.... but I am trying to be patient.
I plan to take the dose at night - I just hope I don't feel sick all night.  I tried taking the Metformin at night and it was miserable.