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by Nikki Jo
Wed May 07, 2008 4:49 am
Forum: Chronic Disease Sufferers
Topic: Anyone take Metformin?
Replies: 17
Views: 8606

Steph, I take 1000 mg of Metformin, and I have for quite awhile. When I started taking it, I started at 500 mg, then started working my way up. The doctor checked some levels in my blood to see where they were after I started on it. If it was still not where it was supposed to be, she upped it until...
by Nikki Jo
Tue May 06, 2008 3:03 pm
Forum: Chronic Disease Sufferers
Topic: Anyone take Metformin?
Replies: 17
Views: 8606

I am also on Metformin. I have been on it about 2 years for Polycystic ovary syndrome. When I started taking it I didn't notice any side effects whatsoever. I guess I was one of the lucky ones. I can't help you much but know you aren't alone in taking it. I can vouch for the fact that weight gain is...
by Nikki Jo
Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:20 am
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Chat Members get-together
Replies: 4
Views: 1090

What would you all say to planning a getaway for next June or so, for StressCenter.com Chat members and maybe the forum members too, so we can get together and learn about each other? If we pre-plan, it might work! Any feedback from any of you????????? Fourteen months is plenty of time to plan... wh...
by Nikki Jo
Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:29 am
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Dealing with unwanted advice/opinions
Replies: 11
Views: 3703

I have run into this issue many a time and I have found that a kind but firm way of dealing with those that tell you how to feel or how to deal or how to resolve issues (like they know more about you than you do) is to say, well thanks for your input, but I really need to work this thru on my own. S...
by Nikki Jo
Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:32 am
Forum: Session 8 - Put an End to "What-If" Thinking
Topic: "What-if" about health issues
Replies: 9
Views: 3075

This also used to be my biggest issue. I was in a constant state of fear of cancer. Even though I knew it was ridiculous I could not convince myself that I didn't have it. Here is what I did. I did the normal program writing down the thought and writing down the positive truthful response. This help...