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Anyone have experience with Metformin?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 18, 2022 | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
I took metformin for a couple of years then my Dr. Increased the dosage. I began to have pain around my heart which increased until one day I felt I was having a heart attack. Doctors thought I could be as well at the hospital emergency department. I was admitted and had a complete cardiac evaluation And no problem was found with my heart. I had developed lactic acidosis which could be fatal. After stopping metformin all my pain disappeared. This drug is more dangerous than you are led to believe.
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This is not true,you may have other conditions,this drug is the best and safest you can have for diabetics as long you don't go over 3000mmg.
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I developed lactic acidosis too. Was put on insulin. apparently, due to my chronic kidney disease (from chemotherapy 6 years ago) metformin is contraindicated with this condition. I too was hospitalized with ridiculous diarrhea, more than usual. I am using a ketogenic diet now which I wrote about here a bit ago. It is GREAT. Still on insulin but reduced by 2/3!