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Q: severe headache , pressure

asked by: Skettios009 on January 17th, 2009

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tiredness, lightheadedness . . .
earache, ringing in ears, abdonimal pain, thirst . . .
All of these sypmptoms started occuring within the past couple weeks after I would eat, but anymore it seems pretty consistent. My head feels so messed up I can't stand it and I'm affraid to eat much of anything since that usually makes things worse. My head hurts so much and I can't focus.
I am 21 years old, around 125lbs. I just started taking birth control this past month and that's when I first started noticing headaches and it has all gotten worse from there. I only have two pills left for this month and have decided not to take them.
I tried doing some research, searching "headaches after eating", and found some accounts of birth control possibly causing hypoglycemia, so I used my dad's kit to test my blood sugar yesterday and it was 108. Further research has brought up a possible MSG sensitivity? I'm not sure about it though, can't find many specifics.
I do have a history of high blood pressure. The last time I checked it, on the 13th I think, it was 141/107.
I don't know what's wrong and it's hard to think right now. Any ideas or advice?
Thanks.
One more thing to add that I've just started experiencing today. Now I have a tingling feeling in my whole body.

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MandMs

replied on January 20th, 2009

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Headaches are common side effect of using birth control pills.
Many women may experience headaches when they start taking birth control pills, and pills with lower doses of estrogen or progestin-only birth control pills, are prescribed instead.
If the headaches continue, taking off the BP is suggested.
Fatigue, lightheadedness, even, stomach upset, bloating, or nausea could be a side effect of BP, but, fatigue and lightheadness are symptoms of high blood pressure, too.
Ringing in the ear is caused when the blood pressure rises.
You should pay more attention to a control of your blood pressure, and talk with your GYN about other form of contraception, cause women with hypertension aren't candidate for BC.
Excessive thirst with frequent urination, cramping abdominal pain after a meal, fatigue, dizziness, tingling sensations, especially in the extremities could be symptoms of diabetes.

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