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Post by gemstone on Feb 4, 2011 15:30:54 GMT -5
When I came off BC the only real side effect I had was a ridiculous horniness!! Seriously, I propositioned by friend I was so desperate!!! I was on a progesterone only pill though, so maybe that makes a difference.
I have to say, I don't really like condoms. I will and do use them, but they tend to make me more prone to UTI's which are a major problem for me every time I have sex anyway.
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Post by KSA on Feb 8, 2011 0:14:19 GMT -5
I have night sweats too. No uterus but still have ovaries I wonder if it is my estrogen level Karen. I'm going to research that a little more? I can't take much tho so I just deal with it. I am nowhere near menopause either and have them it prob just the bodies way of telling us hey we are lacking something?It does annoy me even when I would take ambien I would wake up wet!
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Post by anjibella on Feb 10, 2011 12:12:37 GMT -5
I have been on BC for a couple years - I have tried a few different ones: Marvelon, Minaveral, Alesse, and Yaz. Even taking them continuously as directed by my director, I suffered from two or three periods a month and awful cramping - but no other side effects that I noticed (other than the Minavreal, which provoked migraines).
Ever since I was diagnosed, my doctor has had me on Seasonale. He warned me that I might experience nausea, migraines, and WEIGHT GAIN caused by increased hunger. It has only been a few weeks, and as much as I want to be on birth control (to both prevent pregnancy and the spread of my endo), I am worried about these effects. I had a migraine on the weekend, much more nausea than usual... as vain as it sounds, I really don't want to gain weight... and I have also had night sweats. Now, I have had night sweats off and on my whole life, but they have suddenly started up again and have occurred every night for the past two weeks. Could this be BC related? Or might it all be psychological? Thoughts?
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Post by JC on Feb 10, 2011 14:37:55 GMT -5
Did you have migraines before you went on birth control? And you get neurological deficits like an aura, visual disturbances, sensitivity to light/sound, difficulty speaking, while having a migraine?
Aside from the migraines, sometimes it takes about 3 months for your body to settle down from the first time you take birth control.
I gained weight when I went in BC and it sucked. It was so hard to get off. Recently I was taken off birth control for an underlying blood disorder I didn't know I had.
I really believe that birth control is something that has to be taken very seriously. Doctors prescribe this stuff like it's candy and disreguard the side effects. The side effects can be really really disabling. We are all different and we all react differently to them so maybe your body will get used to them after a few months. I would say, if you don't feel right after trying it out for a while then maybe listen to your gut instinct.
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Post by anjibella on Feb 10, 2011 14:46:45 GMT -5
I have had migraines since I was 8.. complete with auras. Normally I will get one every couple months, but the Minveral made me have three in like, two weeks, so I had to stop that. Plus I was smoking at the time and obviously that is not a good idea with BC.
With the Seasonale I have only had the one so far.. I am going to give it some time. My cramps have been the best they have been in a long time- I don't know whether that is related at all to the BC, but I can deal with the occasion migraine or nausea if it means less endo pain!
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Post by gemstone on Feb 10, 2011 14:50:54 GMT -5
I really believe that birth control is something that has to be taken very seriously. Doctors prescribe this stuff like it's candy and disreguard the side effects. The side effects can be really really disabling. We are all different and we all react differently to them so maybe your body will get used to them after a few months. This is so true. They gave me the pill with less questions than when I asked for some ibuprofen and paracetamol! The last pill I was on was absolutely horrendous. I don't think I have ever been so out of control, I felt like I was angry all the time and really couldn't calm down. I felt so good when I came off it - until the endo of course.
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Post by JC on Feb 10, 2011 14:51:12 GMT -5
smoking + birth control + migraines = OH MY GOD. I've had them since childhood too complete with the auras and everything. People like us are NOT supposed to be on birth control. I ended trusting my doctor despite my better judgement and tried out the nuva ring and a year later I have blood clots. Check out this thread: cjlevett.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=related&action=display&thread=4552No matter what I told my doctor he kept insisting it was safe. He didn't listen to me and all of this could have ended in disaster. Seriously, if I were you I'd consult a neurologist and have him talk to your OB about the risks/benefits of taking these.
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Post by Heather on Feb 10, 2011 23:41:09 GMT -5
The night sweats could be either from BC or psychological, but do not ever think that anything is all in your head. Even if it were all in your head, knowing doesn't really change anything (at least not for me). If the placebo effect is working, then that's great. Of course, BC is not a placebo.
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Post by anjibella on Feb 11, 2011 16:28:46 GMT -5
Recently I was taken off birth control for an underlying blood disorder I didn't know I had. Is this blood disorder Factor V Leiden by any chance? Just curious because my mom and sisters have it, and that's why they don't take BC. I don't have it "yet"but apparently it can still develop because my numbers have that potential.. or something???....
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Post by JC on Feb 11, 2011 16:37:34 GMT -5
YES that's exactly what I have. I started a thread for it which is the link I gave above. It's not something you develop. It's a genetic mutation that you are born with that is passed down from your parents. As long as you avoid the risk factors then you can be relatively safe from harm. But throwing birth control in there increases your risk of blood clots 35 times greater than the normal person. Seriously, I really REALLY think you need to mention these things to a doctor. I'm telling you I have been through a lot over the last couple months and I'd hate to see you go through it too.
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Post by JC on Feb 11, 2011 16:39:56 GMT -5
Please please talk to your doctor, I forgot that you also smoke. I'm not trying to pick on you for smoking but I really want you to know what kind of risk you are running. Please tell your doctor about the Factor V Leiden.
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Post by Heather on Feb 12, 2011 4:53:33 GMT -5
I wonder if I have this as well. My blood seems to clot abnormally fast. The one time I gave blood, it slowed down and the nurse had to keep jerking the needle around in my arm, and they still only got half a bag from me. I don't give blood anymore because of that.
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Post by JC on Feb 12, 2011 8:04:34 GMT -5
Maybe..... that can also happen when you have small veins too.
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Post by anjibella on Feb 12, 2011 15:55:08 GMT -5
Well, I don't smoke anymore, I quit 5 months ago and haven't slipped up at all. And my doctor does know about my family history of Factor V Leiden, which is why I had the test done, and he said as of yet there is not an increased risk. So I guess I will just have to get the test occasionally re-done to see if anything develops?? I really appreciate all your concern.. it's so hard when the medication for one problem leads to another problem, which leads to another...
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Post by JC on Feb 12, 2011 16:03:48 GMT -5
WOW congrats on quitting smoking ! That is great news! I'm glad your doctor is at least monitoring your condition.
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