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Post by hellsbells on Aug 27, 2010 15:34:39 GMT -5
Well, after about four days I started cramping and spotting. Then I had two days of mood swings where I just wanted to cry and shout all the time, the spotting stopped, now I feel quite calm and happy-ish but getting very horny!
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Post by uncomfortable on Aug 27, 2010 21:30:07 GMT -5
hmm, interesting, sounds like me on the provera ha!
I probably am not taking high enough doses anymore though if that is what is happening to me. I wonder why I suddenly need more to control my symptoms though. Shouldn't my levels stay consistent? Unless my body is trying to pump out more estrogen to counteract?
Hopefully things calm down for you soon. that sounds like a whirlwind 4 days.
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Post by hellsbells on Aug 28, 2010 4:54:50 GMT -5
Yeah it was but I feel ok now. Was expecting a proper bleed which hasn't happened, I'm going on holiday in a few weeks and thought it would be done by then! I really couldn't say what's happenning with you....can you call doc and ask?
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Post by hellsbells on Jul 19, 2011 13:58:57 GMT -5
Well, I'm no medic, but I think it sounds fairly normal. Within a few days of stopping Provera I had some spotting a few clots, but it was weeks before I had a proper bleed. Apparently coming of progesterone type BC is unpredictable. If you're at all concerned though please contact your GP/nurse/gynae!
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Post by hellsbells on Jul 20, 2011 13:10:09 GMT -5
Your gynae discharged you? ?? You should query that - this is a chronic disease and you need ongoing care and watching over!!!!!!!!! Aaarrghh that makes me mad!
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Post by hellsbells on Jul 20, 2011 13:50:22 GMT -5
Nope. My gynae has me back in every 3 months. Granted - hasn't quite worked that way - he has been off work for months. I saw two locums last year, then my appts kept getting postponed but I see him next month. Just to keep a check on things. He may discharge me at some point but I'm looking for a new one anyway. Do you at least get in quickly when your GP refers you back?
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Post by hellsbells on Jul 20, 2011 14:16:09 GMT -5
Hmm, I'd be querying that you should be under constant care. It may be that my appts change to every 6 months at some point. Ask your GP - check out the NHS website. You shouldn't have to wait months every time you feel bad and want another appt.
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Post by hellsbells on Jul 20, 2011 14:23:03 GMT -5
I know sometimes it happens that way - you get discharged from a specialist and GP has to refer you again - but ask about it at least. With a condition like this you should have better access to a specialist. Let me know how you get on x
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Post by pretty on Jul 27, 2011 13:59:10 GMT -5
YAY! progress is good! awesome, for standing up for yourself, and props to your doc for having your back! I just love this kind of good news.
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Post by hellsbells on Jul 27, 2011 14:14:00 GMT -5
Fab!
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Post by Karen on Jul 27, 2011 17:09:43 GMT -5
Sweet!
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Post by Karen on Jan 17, 2012 21:19:55 GMT -5
Hmm, seems like there may be some sort of link: www.drugs.com/disease-interactions/medroxyprogesterone,depo-provera.html I haven't heard of the link prior. It could be that you had an underlying thyroid issue and Provera made it worse? Or perhaps your use of Provera is just throwing off your thyroid test results? Check this one out, too: www.safemenopausesolutions.com/thyroid.htmlI'd suspect the bladder control may have to more to do with higher levels of progesterone/lower levels of estrogen, assuming you can rule out any other physical reason. I'm on my soapbox about pelvic physical therapy again, which can also help with bladder control and incontinence issues! If you've had your thyroid levels tested, feel free to pop over to the related issues board - we have a thyroid thread. Thyroid issues can cause so many other issues, including heavy, painful periods among other things!
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Post by hellsbells on Jan 18, 2012 7:37:22 GMT -5
It's worth mentioning that when I'd been on Provera around 4 months, my TSH was much lower than normal, and my progesterone was rock bottom. My glucose and lipids may have been affected too. Worth asking for investigations.
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Post by Karen on Jan 18, 2012 20:20:18 GMT -5
Interesting... In regards to your low progesterone, I'd suspect Provera suppressed your body's production of progesterone, and since Provera is a synthetic drug, didn't show up as 'progesterone' on your labs. But I had never heard of (or recalled) the TSH link. Interesting stuff!
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Post by hellsbells on Jan 19, 2012 7:56:55 GMT -5
Yeah that's what I assumed, that my body stopped producing its own. Remember when I pestered you about synthetic v natural - you were going to get your John Lee book back! No idea about the TSH, but it was lower by a whole point at the time. Thank goodness for spreadhseets :-)
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