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  • I was diagnosed with PCOS last year, and given Metformin 500mg twice a day to help it. I also have vitamin B12 deficiency, which can be made worse by Metformin (arrghh! neverending cycle of illness!) I'm struggling at the moment though to know what I should/shouldn't be eating. I love carbs, think it's having an Irish…
    in PCOS buddies?? Comment by hides89 March 2013
  • I've just started on Metformin (2x500mg a day) and I can hardly eat anything - food is making me feel sick, although I am making myself eat! I've cut down on sugar alot. I never realised how much sugar I had on a day to day basis before I started using MFP. I don't have any white carbs if I can help it & am trying to eat…
    in PCOS - Any diet tips Comment by hides89 May 2012
  • I have PCOS too & am due to start on Metformin too! However I'm already B12 deficient & I know Metformin can cause interrupt B12 absorption. I'm worried that it will zap the little energy that I already have!
    in PCOS........ Comment by hides89 May 2012
  • I'm 150 now, and I wanna be about 135. Then depending how I feel and look at that weight, maybe try to get down to 125.
    in 5'4. Girls what are your weight goals Comment by hides89 February 2012
  • MFP sets mine to 24g, and I go over mine every single day on fruit and healthy foods alone - forget any treats I might have!! Should we minus the fruit/natural sugar from the total to get an accurate reflection?
    in Too much sugar Comment by hides89 February 2012
  • I have recently found out I have pernicous anemia! I have had my first course of 12 shots, and am waiting for my first 3 monthly one. I've felt rubbish for the last month though :( I've been practically bed ridden so I don't have any tips yet!! Have you joined the Pernicious Anemia Society? They're really helpful there! x
    in Pernicious Anemia Comment by hides89 February 2012
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