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Post by JC on Aug 17, 2010 11:45:28 GMT -5
I AM SO MAD!!! the stupid neurologist KNEW I WAS ON BIRTH CONTROL!!! GAHH!!! I'm so pissed! That's a big deal to just F*CKING IGNORE!!!! My whole life could have been changed because of the lack of care and attention to detail by this stupid doctor. I'm so mad!!!
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Post by JC on Aug 17, 2010 12:02:41 GMT -5
Sunshine, I seriously owe you a huge THANK YOU. I had no idea. I couldn't figure out why I have been cramping for the last week. I am so freakin angry at this doctor for doing this to me. Not only am I not as protected against pregnancy, but now my treatment for endometriosis is going to sh*t. I can't describe the feeling I have right now. I feel like my trust has been betrayed. We trust these jerks to take care of us, not make things worse! I'm so angry, I'm going to complain and make sure this doesn't happen to other women.
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Post by sunshine78 on Aug 17, 2010 22:03:14 GMT -5
Most of the stuff they classify as "anti-epileptic" may have such an effect, so I thought that on the off chance that it wasn't labeled, you should know. But usually, ANYthing that MAY have the SLIGHTEST chance of interfering with BC has that warning on it. Sounds like doc was asleep at the wheel, but the pharmacist might've been, as well... Hopefully, that's not the case, and what he gave you isn't like what I have, but if it is, go and tear someone a new assh0le, with everyone's blessing. EDIT: Just looked it up on multiple sites... mentions reduction of effectiveness of oral contraceptives, but my personal experience with the ring is exactly the same as when I was on oral contraceptives and had to take the barbs. So... off to product information about the ring... EDIT, part deux: Just looked it up (b/c I swear I saw it before)... MAY cause interactions with NuvaRing: on the list are barbiturates. Okay. I've got my assh0le punch ready, lol - just let me know when you need it.
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Post by JC on Aug 18, 2010 9:37:33 GMT -5
I think we should actually start a new thread on the drug section about effects on birth control. I can't even begin to count how many women are on here taking birth control in addition to anti depressants and narcotics for pain. We might all be rendering our endo treatment freakin useless!
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Post by sunshine78 on Aug 22, 2010 20:25:33 GMT -5
BTW, Jenaya... if yours have gotten worse/more frequent since starting NuvaRing, looks like the ring's the culprit. Mine have gotten more frequent with most of the BCs I've been on.
When I was off the BC and jobless, I only got the hormonal migraine, and the odd weather/allergy migraine. The ring has done wonders for the pain, seriously... and I hope it's not what's causing my frequent (of late) migraines, but if it is, I'm up sh*t creek. I just went to urgent care again, puking my guts out from one... and until I get insurance and a primary care doc, they're probably not going to help me, anymore.
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Post by JC on Aug 23, 2010 8:23:05 GMT -5
I have had migraines since I can remember. I don't remember a time when I didn't get migraines. I remember puking my brains out as a kid, lying in bed in a dark room. I remember in my teenage years, they actually got a little better and then when I hit my 20s they came back with a vengeance. I had acupuncture for them and I was migraine free for about 9 months. It was heaven! But the practitioner I used to go to was in Minnesota. I was dating my husband at the time and he lived in Minnesota. Now we live in stupid DC and I have to find another acupuncturist that will do just as well. But yes, since I have been on birth control, they have gotten worse. The migraine pain is worse and they now last for AT LEAST 2 or more days. Before, they would just last about 6 hours. I really don't want to stop the nuva ring because the nuva ring has been a life saver with my endo. I am virtually symptom free! Well, I WAS symptom free until this stupid doctor gave me meds that ruined my damn nuva ring. My plan is to find an acupuncturist. I will not take the ring out. I can't go back to having endo symptoms again. It was seriously interfering with my life.
So BTW, my period came 3 days late, but it came! I was so paranoid that I took a pregnancy test on the 2nd late day. I freakin hate pregnancy scares!! I really freak out!!!! But all is well. That neurologist didn't do as much damage as he could have...... jerk.
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Post by KSA on Aug 23, 2010 17:02:01 GMT -5
BC and the alot of the contraceptives cause headaches and migraines they did with me. It was horrible. Jenaya WOW I can't believe the pharmacist didnt catch it either!
My neurologist started me on Midrine for mine and recently I have had more then I have had in awhile. If I let mine get to bad it will set me into a seizure and I am right there with you Jenaya they can make me puke too. All the curtains are pulled and I need silence. One time I was in the hospital with one and I had sun glasses on the entire stay.
I think you will find great relief with your acupuncturist. When I was doing my massage therapy once a week I was not having so many. Relaxing and letting them focus on your body and the pressure points they know can make a huge difference in your health and well being I wish alternative ways of health care were covered under insurance.
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Post by sunshine78 on Aug 23, 2010 23:16:21 GMT -5
I need to go that route. I'm on fioricet, now, which apparently is for "tension" headaches (which I also get, which ALWAYS turn into migraines), but has consistently provided relief, and I think I've taken it for 9 or 10 years. I used to take Midrin, but it stopped being effective, and one day, when I had a baaaaaaad one, I discovered fioricet. It knocked me on my ass 10 minutes after I took it, but my headache was GONE.
I really really REALLY don't want to get rid of this NuvaRing, but since I've been prone to these things since age 8 (ridiculous), I might have to do that, or seek natural/homeopathic treatments. I already know there are certain foods/drinks (triggers) I should avoid, and I do a pretty good job of healthful eating (especially with the bitchy gallbladder I have), but I could do better.
Jenaya - I still can't believe what happened with the meds. That is just... I'm flabbergasted. Glad the pregnancy scare turned out to be just a scare... whew! I'm relieved for you, lol! I haaaate those. *shiver*
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Post by helinor on Aug 24, 2010 7:24:46 GMT -5
Hi girls,
I've become obsessed with this site, it seems every symptom I had is actually a symptom of endo and not an unrelated thing. I had no idea migraines were linked to endo. I've always known for me there are food triggers which change every season and that I used to get them with my period as a young kid (from 10 years) right through teens.
My migraines are almost completely gone, I'm down to about one every 6-8 weeks, which is unheard of for me, and it's largely owing to my osteopath. Do you have osteos in the States? (Sorry, very naive). Sophie (the osteo) has been working on me for about 12 months now on a fortnightly - monthly basis depending on what's happening and she's pretty much done it. I suppose accupuncture would be doing similar things, but basically she does what I think is called cranial manipulation which is a technique as opposed to something done on your head.
Also, is it common for people to see neurologists about the migraines? I've never even considered them as I have always thought they were just part of "my lot" if you know what I mean, so I've never questioned it. What do you think? Is this something you recommend I get checked out? Are your guys' migraines focal? Mine are. Does that make a difference do you know?
Jenaya, taking magphos salts really helps me manage migraine pain as well as endo pain, so maybe that might help you and it definitely DOES NOT mess with anything. I take maintenance 4x salts am and pm and then a heap when I am actually in pain or at the onset of migraine. It helps hugely as the magnesium helps sort out the cramping. They're natural and whatever your body doesn't need gets flushed.
Good luck you guys. H.
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Post by JC on Aug 24, 2010 9:30:13 GMT -5
Sunshine- Funny cause I used to take midrin too and it stopped working. Now I am taking Fioricet 3x a day for about 3 weeks. Fioricet was one of the three meds the neurologist gave me. Its the only one I'm still taking out of the three. I will say, I have not had a migraine since taking these. I was wondering how it would be to take them long term and you said that you have been taking them for 9-10 years? Do you take them regularly or just when you have a migraine? I am concerned of other problems associated with long term use like liver damage, kidney, stomach.. etc.
Helenor- Migraines suck! A lot of us get them. Migraines, in general, affect women more than men. One trigger listed is the damn dreaded hormones that mess things up. There's tons of triggers out there. It just seems like us endo women are more prone to them. As far as osteos, there's all kinds of different names for those types of practioners out here. There's homeopaths, osteopaths, naturopaths... etc. But the one that I don't think too many people know about is Doctors of Osteopathy. It's a D.O. degree instead of an M.D. degree. They have the SAME doctor training and the SAME privelidges, they take the SAME boards exams, and can practice in the SAME way as MDs do, the only difference is that D.O.s have additional training in what's called Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) and more holistic approaches. I've actually considered going to a DO school rather than an MD school. D.O.s are everywhere in every practice. There's DO surgeons, neurologists, pediatricians, and even OBgyn D.Os. The very first hospital I worked at was primarily a D.O. hospital and was affiliated with a D.O. medical school in Pomona, California. It was awesome. People who seek a DO degree are generally people who are interested in wholeness and paying attention the the ENTIRE body and how it's all connected. I've been meaning to make a thread talking about these types of doctors because I don't think people really know about them. I love D.O.s. Some of the best doctors I've worked with are DOs.
BTW the magphos salts, there's something to that stuff! Everything I read about migraines talks about mineral deficiencies. You're not the first person that's told me about that either. I think I should try it! lol
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Post by Karen on Aug 24, 2010 17:15:46 GMT -5
Interesting about the DO! I dated one a few years ago and he was quite... erm... concerned about my well-being, if you know what I mean! Though I never asked what the difference between DO and MD was. Jenaya, I think you'd be a GREAT DO! Why didn't you??
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Post by JC on Aug 24, 2010 17:41:26 GMT -5
I'm not that far in my education yet! LOL I'm going to apply to some D.O. schools along with MD schools. They're supposedly "easier" to get into because they're less popular and traditional. I really like the DO concepts. I'm glad you got to date one. HAHA I'm sure he helped you along! HAHA! THe doctor that I know in Madison Wisconsin is a DO. You'd like him. He's great. HAHA
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Post by sweety on Aug 25, 2010 8:47:29 GMT -5
I never knew about the D.O. that's informative! How are you feeling now Jenaya, sorry couldn't ask about you before, I wsn't well. My ortho doc did the very same thing with me. Gave me an antidepressant and told me "you think so much" when i wanted to discuss things with him, A$$hole!! I was so upset about it. Atleast now you know what might be wrong.
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Post by JC on Aug 25, 2010 9:03:51 GMT -5
WTF? We're not supposed to think? What a f*ck tard. I really need to start a thread on the D.O.s I think people would like to know about them. I'm actually doing alright. I haven't had any migraines since being on Fioricet.
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Post by JC on Aug 27, 2010 13:07:20 GMT -5
Eh, spoke too soon. I got a migraine yesterday. But on a positive note, it was gone when I woke up this morning which is an improvement from my normal migraines. lol
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