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2Nd Round Of Spiro Treatment Failed.

I havent heard of many success stories with saw palmetto. I have an oily face and my hair, jeez, my hair is an oil slick. Even a day after washing it. Especially my scalp. When i was on spiro my scalp...

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13 years ago
2Nd Round Of Spiro Treatment Failed.

I cant tell you how depressed i am right now. I emailed palomar and nobody in ohio has bought the laser yet. When she said to check back in a few months, my face fell. I thought it was going to be my ...

In forum Hormonal acne

13 years ago
2Nd Round Of Spiro Treatment Failed.

Im upset because i cant find a laser clinic that offers the acleara i searched online for 3 damn hours. Closest place apparently is toledo and thats a two hour drive..i mean i live by cleveland theres...

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13 years ago
Acleara Acne Laser

does anyone know of any places in ohio that carries this laser? its really new and i cant seem to find anywhere that has it. im really dissapointed. if anyone in the ohio area knows of a place please ...

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13 years ago
2Nd Round Of Spiro Treatment Failed.

Haha i know when i saw that you were a medical estheician i was like awesome! Im actually wanting to move out to cali because here in cleveland business is limited and where you are theres like a spa ...

In forum Hormonal acne

13 years ago
2Nd Round Of Spiro Treatment Failed.

Yeah im not messing with synthetic hormones..ive heard enough to know its not good for you. My acne is mild/moderate, face in general is just so red with alot of small inflamed pimples and some with p...

In forum Hormonal acne

13 years ago
New To Spiro

My skin did not completely clear untill month 7 of treatment on 100 mgs. Be patient. Alot of people give up on spiro just because they dont have flawless skin after like, a month or two. It takes time...

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13 years ago
2Nd Round Of Spiro Treatment Failed.

Everybody seems to be luckier then me..50 mg is all i need and id be perfectly clear..im not taking any supplements. But i know for a fact im suffering from adrenal fatigue and hypothyroidism. My doct...

In forum Hormonal acne

13 years ago
2Nd Round Of Spiro Treatment Failed.

I know alot about spiro. Ive done over a year of extensive research on it, as well as everything involved with the endocrine system. Your lucky you didnt gain weight on it like i did. You absolutely d...

In forum Hormonal acne

13 years ago
2Nd Round Of Spiro Treatment Failed.

Im at my wits end with this sh** its just ridiculous. was on the drug for a year and it pretty much gave me adrenal fatigue. Spiro is called aldactone. It lowers aldosterone in the body, causing you t...

In forum Hormonal acne

13 years ago
Possible Side Effects Of Spiro--Weight Gain, Depression, Muscle Pain? Am I Alone? (Read On Please)

thanks for the replies everyone. i went to the endo and he is wanting me to start on 25 mg, but it just seems like everyone else on here says you need atleast 50 to see good results.

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13 years ago
Possible Side Effects Of Spiro--Weight Gain, Depression, Muscle Pain? Am I Alone? (Read On Please)

im happy your still clear on 50! are you still taking it?

In forum Hormonal acne

13 years ago
Possible Side Effects Of Spiro--Weight Gain, Depression, Muscle Pain? Am I Alone? (Read On Please)

i never really thought about that. i just read that spiro only is effective at doses of 100 mg and higher. ive been thinking about restarting the medication, but at a lower dose. you just might be rig...

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13 years ago
Possible Side Effects Of Spiro--Weight Gain, Depression, Muscle Pain? Am I Alone? (Read On Please)

you are not alone. i was on 100 mg spiro for a year and it ruined my life.. started off 105 pounds and now im 120. cant fit into any of my clothes and its been months since ive stopped. i look like a ...

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13 years ago
Metformin For Acne

Unfortunately I've tried accutane...4 times. Gave me severe depression and anxiety/psychosis. Ended up in the hospital. Accutane only helps for people with non hormone related issues. Appreciate the s...

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13 years ago
Metformin For Acne

Ok I messaged you! Its really easy there's a little icon on the top of the page in the shape of a piece of mail. Just click on that and you'll be able to see my message and then reply to it (:

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13 years ago
Metformin For Acne

Aww you are so sweet! I have alot of info I can share with you. Would you like me to message you on here? I can tell you everything I know about spiro! I've been on it for a year and my sister is on i...

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13 years ago
Metformin For Acne

I've exhausted all options. Tried spiro and it worked great but the side effects were terrible. Considering metformin now. I have pcos except im lean. Recently had my glucos checked and it came back n...

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13 years ago
Spiro One Year Update. Not Looking Too Good.

From what I recently researched, spironolactone increases your cortisol levels. And apparently my naturopath says that I am producing too much. So I guess that when I took the spiro, the drastic incre...

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13 years ago
Spiro One Year Update. Not Looking Too Good.

Thanks for all of the advice guys..I really appreciate it. I stopped spiro and its been two weeks. My skin and hair are a greasy mess. Its really sad..its like I have to watch my face deteriorate agai...

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13 years ago
Spiro One Year Update. Not Looking Too Good.

Do you think combining spiro with an anti anxiety med would help? Im just worried I wont stay clear on 50 mg. I was thinking of pairing 50 mg with an herb called pygeum extract which is supposed to be...

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14 years ago
Spiro One Year Update. Not Looking Too Good.

Wow, really? You had depression and anxiety too? Im glad im not the only one who's going through this. Why do you think spiro causes this? I don't want to give up this drug because my skin is like por...

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14 years ago
Spiro One Year Update. Not Looking Too Good.

Hey everyone, I just wanted to update how im doing with spiro because its been a year now for.me so I wanted to update and report on what im feeling and experiencing with this drug. Its been a long, r...

In forum Hormonal acne

14 years ago