"Katra" > wrote in message
...
> In article <I2lMd.1923$Yu.476@fed1read01>, "Nexis" >
> wrote:
>
> > "Katra" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > In article .com>,
> > > "-L." > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Katra wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Are you taking any new medications?
> > > > > Some can alter your taste perceptions.
> > > > > --
> > > > > K.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > Ah -ha!~ You solved it! Yes I am - a drug that increases insulin
> > > > absorption, so it might affect my perception of sweetness. But
> > > > wouldn't it affect other things I eat? So far, the only thing I
> > > > noticed were the avocados.
> > > >
> > > > -L.
> > > >
> > >
> > > Metformin? (Glucophage)
> > >
> > > Hard to say... it might eventually.
> > > Avocados tend to have a rather unique chemistry. :-)
> > >
> > > I started glucophage about a month ogo for insulin resistance.
> > > Seems to really be helping me to lose the weight, but I've also been
> > > following a very restricted diet.
> > >
> > > I did eat some avocados today and I did not notice any difference in
> > > taste, but then I had chopped them up and added mayo.
> > >
> > > No bread tho'. <sigh>
> > > --
> > > K.
> > >
> > This isn't exactly on topic but....
> > have you had any side effects? When I take metformin alone, I have
rather
> > PITA side effects, but strangely, they seem to lessen to a great degree
when
> > I take it conjunction with something else.
> > Weird.
> >
> > kimberly
> >
> >
>
> I was warned by my doctor about that and she said the unpleasant side
> effects would stop after a month or so of use. She also used a graduated
> dosage for me so it would not be as distressing. 1 a day for a week,
> then 2 a day for a week etc. to work up to two twice per day. These are
> 500mg.
>
> It's been almost exactly a month now and there are no more cramps, and
> the "other" common side effect has nearly gone away. :-)
>
> And I've lost about 15 lbs. in the last month. I'm hoping the drug will
> do as advertised and increase insulin sensitivity!
>
> PITA is a good way to describe the side effects! <lol>
>
> But, if it continues working this way, it'll be worth it.
> I miss pasta. :-P
>
>
> My other meds are Thyrolar and Adderal.
> I'm also rather hypothyroid. :-P Double whammy for weight loss!
> That and my internet addiction. <G> I need to get out and walk more.
> --
> K.
>

I'm currently taking strong antibiotics for a kidney problem, and combined
with the glucophage et al, it's really been doing a number on my stomach.
The good news is, I'm down a pants size.
I've learned certain tricks over the years that help, food wise. For
instance, I can have pasta as a side dish, with protein and a fat but no
bread. It's all in the combination, honey! lol With the new meds I'm on, I
have to be careful not to have too few carbs in a meal (sounds odd, I know)
or I will drop rapidly.
Walking is the best thing. I love to go down to the beach to walk...it
always seems to go faster and be much more enjoyable and I walk longer and
farther there than I do around my neighborhood. Course, that could have
something to do with stopping for stop lights every 100 yards. heh.

kimberly