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Pain In The Upper Stomach. History Of Thyroid Problem And PCOD. Prescribed With Metformin For Diabetes. Do I Have To Continue This Medication?

pain in upper region of stomach from 1year my reports of sonography is normal.want to know what exact problem im having.i dont want to do endoscopy .pantocid L im taking so i feel ok if i not take pain arrive.im having thyroid.thyronorm 100mg .leproscopy of PCOD done. i use to take metformin ,all diabetic medicine before my surgery.i dont hav diabetic. i hav to continue with diabetic medicine but due to this pain i cant take any medicine.pls advice
Mon, 10 Dec 2012
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Hi there.

The tablet Metformin is known to cause upper gastric irritation. If you are a known case of PCOD then that is the reason they have prescribed you this. If the pain persists even after taking the tablet after meal and even after you change to sustained release form of the Metformin then you should stop taking tab Metformin as it continues to irritate your GI- mucosa.
Continue your thyroid tablet and lose weight with consistent exercise and diet control and these lifestyle changes take care of PCOD just the way tablet Metformin does. But your consistency over months to years is very much essential.
I hope you got the answer. Get back for any related query. Take care.
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Pain In The Upper Stomach. History Of Thyroid Problem And PCOD. Prescribed With Metformin For Diabetes. Do I Have To Continue This Medication?

Hi there. The tablet Metformin is known to cause upper gastric irritation. If you are a known case of PCOD then that is the reason they have prescribed you this. If the pain persists even after taking the tablet after meal and even after you change to sustained release form of the Metformin then you should stop taking tab Metformin as it continues to irritate your GI- mucosa. Continue your thyroid tablet and lose weight with consistent exercise and diet control and these lifestyle changes take care of PCOD just the way tablet Metformin does. But your consistency over months to years is very much essential. I hope you got the answer. Get back for any related query. Take care.