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Taking Metformin, Have Bloated Stomach, Headaches, Rash On Arms, BP Problem. What Should I Do?
I HAVE BEEN TAKING METFORMIN NOW FOR 3YEARS NOW. I HAVE A BLOTED STOMACH LIKE A PREGNAT WOMAN FEELING BLOATED,HEADACHES, BOWELS UP AND DOWN, A NASTY RED RASH ON LEGS ARMS WITH A BURNING FEELING, I DO SUFFER BLOOD PRESSURE AS WELL WHICH AT THE MOMENT IS NOT UNDER CONTROL
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Hi,
Having bloated stomach and feeling bowels up and down could be as a side effect of metformin.
The headache you are feeling might be due to uncontrolled hypertension.
The rash on the legs and arms with a burning feeling could be related to:
- possible side effect of the medications you take (except for metformin)
- possible skin infection (suspected erysipela).
So, I suggest to consult dermatologist to find out the right diagnosis and to take treatment in time.
Hope it helped!
Dr.Klerida
Having bloated stomach and feeling bowels up and down could be as a side effect of metformin.
The headache you are feeling might be due to uncontrolled hypertension.
The rash on the legs and arms with a burning feeling could be related to:
- possible side effect of the medications you take (except for metformin)
- possible skin infection (suspected erysipela).
So, I suggest to consult dermatologist to find out the right diagnosis and to take treatment in time.
Hope it helped!
Dr.Klerida
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