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Jude12

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My name is Jude and I was diagnosed recently with Type 2. Doc has started me on Metaformin and a Statin. My question is, how to stop “ the runs”, and sickness feeling. Any advice gladly received
 
Hello there @Jude12 and may I be the first to welcome you to the forum.
 
I managed to last around 5 weeks without any improvement but others find that the problems reduce.
Things got so bad, I stopped the tablets. I rely on diet alone - and the thought of being advised to take the tablets is a real incentive to stick to the plan.
 
I managed to last around 5 weeks without any improvement but others find that the problems reduce.
Things got so bad, I stopped the tablets. I rely on diet alone - and the thought of being advised to take the tablets is a real incentive to stick to the plan.
I agree, it is a brilliant incentive to stick to the plan! I will give it a go, if I can’t cope I’ll speak to my GP. Hopefully as I’m being super good, my levels will come down.
 
Hi @Jude12 and welcome to the forum!

From what I've seen, quite often people's bodies disagree with Metmorfin. For some - it settles down eventually, for others - not so much. If your diagnosis was recent, it will take some time before the changes you're making are visible in your blood results. What was your HbA1c on diagnosis if you don't mind me asking?
 
@Jude12 I started on metformin in August. Mine were slow release increasing each week by one tablet till I reached 4 x 500. I was only put on a statin a few weeks ago. I think idea was one drug at a time till you have measured efficacy side effects. On one to two I was bunged up. Didn't go for five days then not for eight though when I went were perfect stools. However I did get a lot looser as I got to four tablets. I then was given an SGLT2 and metformin reduced to two tablets. I have continued to have diarrhoea once a week.On one occasion it was at night and a big dump but I had eaten fish and chips. More recently it has been less of a problem and it has never been painful or watery. I mentioned it to HCP when he prescribed a statin but I acknowledged it could have been food or stress. I had the big dump a week later but have no idea when I may be seen again. I'd keep a food and motions diary and report back to the surgery or check with the pharmacist
Slow release is more expensive but is supposed to be kinder. Last month my BG had reduced to 51 so going in right direction.
I take mine a few mouthfuls before the end of a meal but I have seen suggestions take 15 mins after.
Keep notes and be procative
 
I've been away for a few days and politely have not been since Monday!!!!! Was very careful what I ate and drank so where the food went I've no idea. Not uncomfortable at all but hopefully now home my french coffee and my own loo will sort things.
I had no problems with Metformin but do have one episode of the nasty runs maybe once a week. Fish and chips........I reckon that's the oil or fat, too much meat .....that's definitely a killer.
I hope it settles down for you, I think it's the body adjusting to the medication as well as alterations to your eating habits that does it. Good idea to keep a "motion" diary as well as a food diary to see if a thing specific affects you. Oh the discussions that come with this malarky
 
Hi @Jude12 and welcome to the forum!

From what I've seen, quite often people's bodies disagree with Metmorfin. For some - it settles down eventually, for others - not so much. If your diagnosis was recent, it will take some time before the changes you're making are visible in your blood results. What was your HbA1c on diagnosis if you don't mind me asking?
81 at the moment. I’m quite upset about it, but will deal with it. I’m just worried as I travel each day by train and don’t want a “situation” as has happened.
 
81 at the moment. I’m quite upset about it, but will deal with it. I’m just worried as I travel each day by train and don’t want a “situation” as has happened.
I hope you have been started on a low dose building up over a few weeks to allow your body to adjust but taking with food (midmeal often helps). Some people have also found taking Imodium can also help but if it means you cannot function on a daily basis then do ask for slow release version if they are not already, but there are alternative medications if it is still a problem.
As far as dietary changes are concerned people often don't realise what the problem foods are so their trying to be good is still having some of the wrong things.
Have a look at this link for some ideas which may help you. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
 
So much for my last posting......made a huge pot of homemade chicken and veg soup, really because I was full of cold and wanted / needed comfort food, have not travelled far from the loo today!!!!!! Just as well my appt with DN was cancelled. Feeling at least three pounds lighter but a little fragile.......pot of fruit tea by my side just now.
 
So much for my last posting......made a huge pot of homemade chicken and veg soup, really because I was full of cold and wanted / needed comfort food, have not travelled far from the loo today!!!!!! Just as well my appt with DN was cancelled. Feeling at least three pounds lighter but a little fragile.......pot of fruit tea by my side just now.

Oh no!!

Sorry you had a bit of a reaction @EMcKT - hope it’s just a temporary blip.

From reading others’ posts over the years, it seemed to help to take the dose with a fairly substantial meal, but not one too high in carbs. But you may have been trying that already?
 
Thanks, but I take my tablets in the morning, I think it was the soup.......too generous with the veggies and being rather greedy and not wanting too leave or waste what was left, I had another bowl...... ashamed.
 
@Jude12 I started on metformin in August. Mine were slow release increasing each week by one tablet till I reached 4 x 500. I was only put on a statin a few weeks ago. I think idea was one drug at a time till you have measured efficacy side effects. On one to two I was bunged up. Didn't go for five days then not for eight though when I went were perfect stools. However I did get a lot looser as I got to four tablets. I then was given an SGLT2 and metformin reduced to two tablets. I have continued to have diarrhoea once a week.On one occasion it was at night and a big dump but I had eaten fish and chips. More recently it has been less of a problem and it has never been painful or watery. I mentioned it to HCP when he prescribed a statin but I acknowledged it could have been food or stress. I had the big dump a week later but have no idea when I may be seen again. I'd keep a food and motions diary and report back to the surgery or check with the pharmacist
Slow release is more expensive but is supposed to be kinder. Last month my BG had reduced to 51 so going in right direction.
I take mine a few mouthfuls before the end of a meal but I have seen suggestions take 15 mins after.
Keep notes and be procative
Thank you for the information, it’s a mine field! Good idea to keep a diary. My GP has t said anythin* to me about increasing the dose, I think he wants me to get use to it first.
 
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