Quote:
Originally Posted by genie86333  Thank you all for your responses.
Lollygagger, thanks so much for the info! I am on Metformin already, and my problems have decreased somewhat, although I still have days when I can't leave the house because of this.
I've been hoping I'd be like my mom & stop having my period early (because even menopause would be better), but so far no go...I'm already as old as my mom was. 
I hesitate to take birth control as I've heard they can increase the likeliness of blood clots & my mom was prone to them...but am about at wits end.
I'll definitely look into the spironolactone. |
To Lollygagger and Genie86333
Warning!
I have had PCOS for years and took spiro and metformin. Both helped with insulin resistance and excess water and androgens, hair issues. I have been taking these for years.
Now I have D, T2 and the metformin has increased. I have blood tests proving I have not had D for years. I was also diagnosed with chronic renal failure stage one. This was a complete and total shock to me. You can imagine this happening as a long term effect from uncontrolled diabetes, but why do I have this? My research into this has lead me to believe the spirolactone caused my kidney issues. This is just my opinion but I strongly believe it. It is a complication that is listed from taking this drug. My doctor took me off it immediately. I am not saying this could happen to you but you should discuss this with your doctor and pharmacist for sure-prior to taking it. Lollygagger pleas have your family member with this check her kidney function. Thanks.
