jamie2
02-04-2008, 09:12 PM
Hi, I was recently diagnosed with PCOS and Hypoglycemia. I started Metformin in October and it seems to have brought most of my hormone levels into correct balance. All except my DHEA. I went in for a f-up in Jan. and my DHEA had risen from 550 in September to 1,046 in January. My endocrinologist is talking putting me on Prednisone, not liking the idea of it too much.
Anyone had any experience with this? Anyone know of natural treatments?
I am feeling so overwhelmed...I want to get pregnant and don't want my baby to be born with birth defects. And I am a little skeptical but not closed to the idea of such radical drugs.
Help!!!
Anyone had any experience with this? Anyone know of natural treatments?
I am feeling so overwhelmed...I want to get pregnant and don't want my baby to be born with birth defects. And I am a little skeptical but not closed to the idea of such radical drugs.
Help!!!
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calijay
02-10-2008, 12:42 AM
Hey. I can't offer much help, other than I know that I was put on the Aldactone to lower the DHEA levels, which initially increased it (or it increased itself and hadn't started working yet?) and then brought it down. I've been taking it since July and go back this month or next, so I don't know if we'll be checking levels again or not. Anyways, maybe talk to your MD about the Spiro (Aldactone), as i'm sure its a way less intense drug than Prednisone. I haven't had any problems with 50mg/day of it. Just my experience.