Can Glucophage (Metformin) cause lower abdominal swelling/bloating?
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First of all you should never just stop your medication expecially metformin....and go see your doctor...if thsi medication is causing you pain there may be alternatives....
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My husband experienced severe cramping in his stomach often  before he was diagnosed with Type I diabetes it had to do with his glucose running so high untreated.  Are you Type I or II and have you started a treatment plan?
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It may just be swelled up,takes a little while for swelling to go down.Are you taking oral anti-biotics(ampicillan,amoxicallin......etc....)??
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Not tried it.  Look at studies:\n\nWhite Kidney Bean Extract Induces Weight Loss\nKEARNY, N.J.--Phase 2, a concentrated starch neutralizer extracted from the white kidney bean, proved effective for weight loss, according to final results of a clinical trial released by Pharmachem Laboratories Inc. on Dec. 10. The study, which the company noted is being considered for publication, involved 50 subjects who were randomly assigned to receive Phase 2 or placebo for eight weeks. Subjects taking Phase 2 lost an average of 3.8 pounds, which was approximately 200-percent more than the loss experienced in the placebo group, according to the company (www.pharmachemlabs.com). And, subjects taking Phase 2 also lost 1.5 inches from their waists, which was 43-percent more than the reduction seen in the placebo group. \n\n"One of the most surprising results of the study was the impact that the starch neutralizer had on triglycerides, a form of bad cholesterol," said Jay Udani, M.D., medical director of the Integrative Medicine Program at Northridge Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles. "There was a dramatic 26-point drop in triglyceride levels, on average, for patients taking the starch neutralizer, while those on placebo averaged only an 8-point drop in triglyceride levels."
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Dlan - have you had gastric bypass yourself or are you close friends with someone who has had it? It is absolutely NOT ok to have small bites of the fatty goods after the GB surgery because your body can no longer process fats and sugars the way they used to, it can cause you to "dump" - basically being really really sick to your stomach. \n\nJan, how long has it been since you have had your surgery? Also, have you tried joining an online GB support group? I would first suggest sticking to your diet and drinking lots of water (with lemon if you have trouble keeping it down.) Are you doing your protien shakes? If not, that might be a good way to curb your cravings, you can get them in all sorts of flavors too.
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You diagnosed yourself...fast food, sweets and liquor.  The combination of too much salt and sugar, including high-fructose corn syrup, which is in many fast foods, causes the cells to bloat with fluids and fat.  Your rapid weight gain and loss was probably all fluid.  But it should not be considered false weight, for had you continued on that path, your body would have converted those temporary fluids and fats to permanent fat cells.\nExercise causes the cells to push the fat out to be used by the muscles and burned for their energy need. \nYou're doing great on your stated diet and exercise program.\nKEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!
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I had the same problem, I kept gaining it!  Then I had some blood work done and it turns out I was insulin resistant.  My doctor put me on Metformin or Glucophage and I started exercising-I didn't even really diet.  I lost 40+ lbs. and got pregnant (which I never had before after 6 years of trying!)
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i have I.B.S  aswell i drink coffee and tea i never knew it was bad for it if it causes your I.B.S to inflame then instead of cutting it out just weaken it alittle. orange juice is good for this problem and avoid starchy foods. buscopan tablets are good and eat very little but often.avoid sprouts and cabbage it creats more bloating and eat more white bread not whole meal this should help. good luck.
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for most people, the best first line drug is glucophage.  It doees very well in controlling blood sugar and my caue somne weight loss as well. some people cant take it because it makes them nauseated or the diabets has allready wrecked their kidneys.  Avandia and Actos are also very good meds if u have the money or inurance to buy them.  I put all my dm patients on glucophage first if there are no contraindications.
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Stay away from the lap-band at all costs! I had the worst experience of my life with it. *My doctor said it has done permanent damage to my stomach and my surrounding organs!*\nI'm still suffering from abdominal pain and vomiting and I'm still losing weight even though the band has been removed. I keep getting pancreatitis for unknown reasons - and I never had a stomach problem before the surgery and I only had my band in for 7 months. Good news is I'm down to 170 but I wish I wasn't vomiting almost everything I ate and I wish my stomach didn't hurt everyday! \n\nDo the bypass if anything, I wish that I did it. And find a surgeon that knows what they are doing. Ask around your town to find out if other people have had the surgeries and who they have gone to and their experiences with the doctors.  \nAs for if the insurance covers it, I know the BCBS doesn't cover it anymore. The surgeon I had doesn't take Aetna or BCBS as of September 1st anymore. I don't know about Cigna. Most times you have to be 100 pounds overweight and have some problems like diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea. Call your insurance company and find out.  \n\nDon't worry about what these fools on here say. Do what you need to do. I thought I was doing the right thing. I was 250 pounds and I knew that wasn't going to lose the weight any other way. I work and I pay into my insurance so why can't I use it? I also work at a hospital I know that some of the gastric bypass surgeons do take Cigna so there is a good chance that it is covered as long as you meet the requirements. Medicaid and Medicare also covers both surgeries. \nA good website that explains all the procedures and talks about the insurace is http://www.obesityhelp.com/\n\nGood luck!
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My Acupuncturist/Dr of Oriental Medicine had me start taking some digestive enzymes to cure some gas and bloating. I have been taking Rainbow Light Advanced Enzyme System (Plant Based) before each meal and it has helped a lot.\n\nhttp://www.vitacost.com/RainbowLightPlantSourceAdvancedEnzymeSystem\n\nI would also steer clear of "sugar free" items that use sugar alcohols as a replacement as those can cause LOTS of gas.
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I shot up from a size 0 to 18 in 6 months thanks to PCOS.\n\nI've been this size since 1994.\n\nYou need to speak to your DR about Metformin (glucophage)...it is a diabetic medicine, but it works well with PCOS because it helps your metabolism work like it used to.\n\nSee, PCOS makes you somewhat insulin resistant, therefore, everything you eat turns to fat, which equals rapid weight gain.\n\nI am still heavy because my insurance wouldn't cover the metformin, and my family physician will not bill it as insulin problems instead of infertility...and I've been pregnant twice...so I'm not infertile.  Crazy.\n\nBest of luck to you!
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I'm not diabetic but I have friend who is. She is 43 and weight has been an issue with her also. Her doctor put her on a new drug specifically for diabetics and weight loss. I do not know what the name of the drug is but perhaps your doctor does. It's another injection though (every time you eat) and it may cause nausea a vomiting, but she said that those symptoms disappear with continued use. Good luck!
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Sounds like you need probiotics and enzymes.  That should help take care of the bloating ...  Check out Cycles of Life ... good products ... Especially their Geneflora Plus
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I'm a RN who has taught Nursing for over 20 years and who has taught Diabetes Management at a large local hospital.  First of all I congratulate you for your willingness to help your stepmom with her hyperglycemia problem.  She has type 2 diabetes or previously known as adult onset diabetes.  Type 2 diabetics have insulin resistance.  Although their pancreas does produce some insulin their body is not able to properly utilize the insulin to allow glucose to get into their cells for fuel and energy.  As a result they become very tired and lethargic,  are thirsty and hungry often, and have to get rid of urine frequently.  Other symptoms may include blurred vision, dizziness, inability to concentrate,  headaches, yeast infections, leg pain, etc. Diabetes Type 2 is treated by diet, exercise, and medication.  Thank you for listing the medications your stepmom is on:  Metformin 500 mg qid and Glipizide 10 mg bid.  Her blood sugars are too high and the medication is no longer working efficiently for her.  As a result she is experiencing hyperglycemia or too high blood sugars.  In my professional opinion she now needs to be seen by a Diabetologist who can evaluate her thoroughly and probably would alter her medication and diet. A Diabetologist is an Endocrinologist who specializes in Diabetes.  You can find one by phoning your local hospital and requesting the names and phone numbers of Diabetologists that they have on their medical staff.  I'm pleased to hear that you have been trying to get her to work out with you.  That is a great start!  I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a Diabetologist treating your stepmom as quickly as possible so that her poor sugar control can be turned around.  The long term effects of uncontrolled Diabetes can result in neuropathy, blindness, foot amputation, severe cardiac disease and kidney disease.  What is done for her now or not done for her could have lasting effects long term.  To look up related sites on the web look up type 2 diabetes management.  I wish your stepmom God's blessings and healing touch.  Good luck to you.
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No, but you can get Antabuse prescribed to you and it will make you swell up like a balloon if you drink while taking it.  It can also make you naseous, however it never did to me, i just turned red and swelled up all over
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It depends. Mostly on a lot of stuff we only dimily understand. But yes, sometimes, sort of.\n\nIn the case of type 2, the situation is more or less as follows. \n\nThe characteristic problem in type 2 is that most o fhte body's cells have decided, more or less, to stop responding to insulin in its glucose uptake function control role. Why this should be is now somewhat understood (ie, we think we see the mechanisms inside the cell, but not much more), but we don't know why there is so much variation from one patient to another. Some type 2s have only a slightly elevated glucose levels. Some rather more and some are completely out of control. \n\nPart of the reason for the variation appears to be due to the amount of abdominal fat present (around the organs there). This fat, but not it seems thunder thighs, or double chins, or love handles, is very active. It produces a variety (that we've found so far) of signalling chemicals --  to everyone's surprise, and also seems to be characteristically inflammed (ie, the immunological reaction). Losing even a small amount of that fat seems to reduce the severity of the inflammation and often of type 2, especially in less severe patients. Not always of course. And exercise generally helps muscle cells absorb glucose with or without insulin. And reducing the amount of glucose that has to be handled is good too. \n\nSo, if you're a borderline type 2 diabetic, you might be able to go back to something like normal blood glucose control if you exercise, lose enough weight to reduce the amount of fat in and around your abdominal organs, and keep your food intake reasonable. Lots of carbohydrate (sugary soda included) will break down into glucose and be absorbed into the blood, fat in the diet will end up stored in various places around the body, including the abdomen, and so on. \n\nIf your situation is not very severe, and you diet and exercise proeprly, you might be able to get back to normal. But, the underlying condition remains. You may not be able to stay normal no matter what you do, and if you gain weight or stop exercising or stop eating right, it is likely to come back. \n\nWhy all of thsi works the way it does is quite obscure. It's clear there is a strong genetic component to type 2, but it's not enough, for not every one with the genetic background gets type 2. And people with no genetic history in their family do get type 2. Much research is under way attempting to make sense of this, but it's a hard problem.