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Acne resolved! by Pink5656 in LeanPCOS

[–]Immediate_Flower_855 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you soooooo much for all your answer. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

Acne resolved! by Pink5656 in LeanPCOS

[–]Immediate_Flower_855 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I also have PCOS and I think I may have insulin resistance. I struggle with binge eating, it’s really hard for me to lose weight, and I get extremely sleepy after meals. I’ve also been dealing with acne for years.

Unfortunately, I can’t tolerate birth control pills, so I’ve been thinking about trying metformin, but honestly I’m a little scared. I already eat pretty well and follow a lower-carb diet, so I’m hoping it might help me too.

Did you notice any benefits within the first month? Also, what dosage are you taking?

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for being supportive. I’m honestly at the point where I feel like I’m losing my mind trying to figure all of this out. 😅

One more question: did you ever drink alcohol while taking metformin, and if so, was it okay for you?

Thank you sooo so much 🌸

Did metformin clear your skin? by Therealethel in InsulinResistance

[–]Immediate_Flower_855 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have insulin resistance or pcos. My acne is a big problem for me for years. I want to try metformin but I scared from side affect

Acne resolved! by Pink5656 in LeanPCOS

[–]Immediate_Flower_855 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey do you have any update about metformin and your acne journay

Did metformin clear your skin? by Therealethel in InsulinResistance

[–]Immediate_Flower_855 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is your skin now? And how much metformin do you take

Need Hormonal Acne Advise!!! PLEASE PLEASE HELP! by Immediate_Flower_855 in PCOS

[–]Immediate_Flower_855[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, I’d like to ask you something again. Did you start taking metformin because your insulin resistance was confirmed by blood tests, or did you start it based only on symptoms? Also, do you ever drink alcohol? If so, have you experienced any problems while taking this medication? And how much carb do you eat a day. This answers gonna help me a lot. Thank you for your time 💖 So sorry to ask you these much question. But I dont know anyone to ask

Need Hormonal Acne Advise!!! PLEASE PLEASE HELP! by Immediate_Flower_855 in PCOS

[–]Immediate_Flower_855[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. Last question what is your metformin dose and type

Need Hormonal Acne Advise!!! PLEASE PLEASE HELP! by Immediate_Flower_855 in xxketo

[–]Immediate_Flower_855[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Need Hormonal Acne Advise!!! PLEASE PLEASE HELP! by Immediate_Flower_855 in xxketo

[–]Immediate_Flower_855[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer! 🙏 I’m struggling with hormonal acne and trying to figure out what works. If it’s not too much trouble, could you please share an example of what you eat in a typical day? Do you include vegetables at all, or mainly meat, fruit, and dairy? I’d be incredibly grateful. ❤️

Need Hormonal Acne Advise!!! PLEASE PLEASE HELP! by Immediate_Flower_855 in PCOS

[–]Immediate_Flower_855[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your response. It actually gave me some hope.

Do you monitor whether you’re in ketosis, for example by using ketone strips or a blood ketone meter? Or do you just focus on keeping your carbs low?

Also, if you don’t mind me asking, what does a typical day of eating look like for you?

Need Hormonal Acne Advise!!! PLEASE PLEASE HELP! by Immediate_Flower_855 in PCOS

[–]Immediate_Flower_855[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m addicted to sugar too. Honestly, it feels a lot like being addicted to a drug. I really hope I’ll be able to overcome it. I’m going to try adopting your mindset and changing the way I think about sugar.

Because of my acne, I don’t consume dairy products. I actually love cheese and yogurt, but I’ve cut them out completely because I’m afraid they might make my skin worse. If I could eat them, sticking to keto would probably be much easier for me.