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Symlin not working?
Started this discussion. Last reply by MaureenH May 29, 2012. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Hi guys! well i just joined tu diabtes searching for answers about the drug symlin and wondering if anyone is experiencing or experienced something similar. I started symlin two weeks ago i actually…Continue
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MaureenH replied to elbs's discussion 'Symlin not working?'"I have written on here earlier. I have been using symlin for a year now. I started low and went up the the 60 mcg over a longer period of time (6 months). I felt nauseated enough to cut down on snacks and lost about 5 lbs. I am not overweight but…"
Zoe replied to elbs's discussion 'Symlin not working?'"I don't do any formal exercise, but lots of people on here do, so you can post and ask questions.
It is very common for people that have one autoimmune condition to have another, like diabetes and thyroid. I myself had thyroid first. It's…"
jessica replied to elbs's discussion 'Symlin not working?'"I just read ur post above. yes my endo was the one tht diagnosed me w hitchimotos. he said if I go on meds now I am currantly hypo..but once the meds kick on..I cld switch to hyper....I kinda wish I just one one or the other to start meds now.…"
Zoe replied to elbs's discussion 'Symlin not working?'"Yes, I did take Symlin as I explained above. I've personally never heard of a person with thyroid illness that was not put on meds, though obviously I'm not a doctor, and your situation may be different. But if you are hypothyroid it…"
jessica replied to elbs's discussion 'Symlin not working?'"Yes..I've nvr struggled until I got hitchimotos. sluggish. headaches...n loosing hair too. unfortunatly until the antibodies basically wipe out my thyroid..I cnt go on meds until then. tht cld b a while. my last sono it looked like…"
Zoe replied to elbs's discussion 'Symlin not working?'"It actually is listed to the right at the moment because it's active, so just click on it. If it's not still there, then click on groups on top and look for that one."
Zoe replied to elbs's discussion 'Symlin not working?'"You will need to get your Hashimoto's under control, because hypothyroidism can definitely cause weight gain."
jessica replied to elbs's discussion 'Symlin not working?'"Hi. I just started similan also. I am having some odd bg spikes out of nowhere so I need to fig out what's goin on w tht first. so I stopped the similan for now. I got naucious on it n racy heart beats but it wasn't bad. I did feel xtra…"
Symlin Users Forum
This group is a forum for Symlin (pramlintide acetate) users or people who would like more information on this new treatment for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Symlin is a synthetic form of the human hormone amylin which is made by the beta cells.See More
"im going to check out the boards as well as keep working my way up 120mcg i know my endo will be surprised at what dose im on but i have to do what works for me. Thanks for the advice"
jessica replied to elbs's discussion 'Symlin not working?'"Ty for ur advice I've done pretty much evthing uve said already...goin to talk to my dr in the am. how do I get to tht simalin board/group thing curious to see what ppl say"
Zoe replied to elbs's discussion 'Symlin not working?'"I think it's a very individual thing. If you go on the Symlin group board you will hear everything from people who have had both tremendous weight loss success with it and lowered insulin use (and blood sugar spikes; some who had one but not…"
"im thinking about switching my insulin to Levemir i gained alot of weight when i began Lantus but my doctor did tell me it would have that affect. Symlin is what i believe u might have been inquiring about. I just started it a few weeks ago but i…"
Symlin not working?
Hi guys! well i just joined tu diabtes searching for answers about the drug symlin and wondering if anyone is experiencing or experienced something similar. I started symlin two weeks ago i actually asked my endo for it when i heard of it's weight loss potential. After not experiencing any side effects i quickly went up to 60mcg which i was told it was as high as i can go being a type1 diabetic the problem is that i still havent experienced the "full" feeling which i was told i would…See More
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- At 1:29pm on August 26, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you elbs...
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
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- At 4:52am on August 26, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,eibe. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
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brokenpole said… Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
- At 12:49pm on May 22, 2012,
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- At 5:29am on May 22, 2012,
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- At 5:19am on May 22, 2012, SEAGATOR said…
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