Re: New Question

[Guest guest]

My MD has me on Glucovance, 5mg/500mg, bid. I'm wondering if anyone hear can

tell me of any of the side effects they've experienced with this?

My initial BG was 535, with the meds, diet and exercise, I can maintain at an

average of 120 or so.

I ask about side effects, cause I'm concerned that while the glucovance is

helping reduce and maintain a healthy BG level, it might create addition al

health problems elsewhere. I read about the potential for lactic acidosis, and

since I workout frequently, I have supplements that I take for lactic acid build

up.

I look forward to learning more and in conquering this problem.

TIA

M

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[Guest guest]

It is stated that it's not an inflammatory illness. I don't know

whether I believe this.... but one thing I do believe, is that many

of us with Fibro end up having other maladies which are inflammatory

in nature. If only more research were being done where it needs to

be, we would not have to spend our lives seeking out the possibility

of having this or that... wondering if our symptoms are correct for

this disorder or another.. going crazy over the inability of doctors

to tell us any information!

If only we had the strength to band together and form our own

resources for the proper research to be done. Many of us have a

background in healthcare and science - and could do wonders for the

world of research... though our conditions hold us hostage. It seems

as though Fibromyalgia is holding us back, those who CAN assist with

the problem, those who can find the gene/mutation/whatever reason and

the appropriate test for it, are held back by the disorder itself!!

Sorry.. offtopic vent there!

Best wishes,

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> Am I the only one who has wierd issues come up when my

> doc does bloodwork on me? Sometimes I have a slight

> elevation of some liver enzyme. Then it's gone. All

> tests come back negative (ctscan/ultrasound). Now I

> had a " mild kidney dysfunction " number. Very small

> but he's checking me anyway and I'm waiting for the

> results. I have to tell you that this REALLY scares me

> whenever it comes up. I work myself into a complete

> state of fear and then all the tests come back OK,

> thank God. Is it not enough that I have to put up

> with odd symptoms and sensations most of the time? I

> enjoy life in spite of this disease but I have to

> admit that I am close to losing my cool with this

> bloodwork stuff. Am I alone in this??

>

> <-----completely out of patience and composure

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