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Q: Should I Be Concerned About These Symptoms?

asked by: ScaredBaka on September 20th, 2004

Experienced User

I know i've posted here a lot about potential pregnancy, and perhaps even now i'm overreacting, but my paranoia has been showing its face on and off lately and it just gets me worried and sick.

Here's what's gone on in the past 5 weeks:

last month:

- eating a lot, getting hungry all the time (but no particular food cravings)

- nightly headaches (from talking on teh phone when I was in no mood I assumed)

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this month:

- loss of appetite

- waking up feeling full in the morning

- nausea before going to bed

- pain in left side above pubic region

- constant headache

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Note when I got birth control from family planning on august 24, they gave me a pregnancy test that came back negative. I was bleeding for 4 days prior, and while it was much lighter than usual, it was not spotting. I actually bled, and passed clots of blood as well. At times when I wiped in front the blood looked like it was a bit orange, which I assume is from the scantiness.

The nurse said my shortened and lightened period was probably from me stressing out a week before my period began and also on the first day of it. And my period in august came approximately 28 days after my july one...It wasn't early.

I also put on 6 pounds since august 24...But i've read that birth control can make a woman gain weight. Hopefully it's that in my case.

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I was entirely calm about this, but tonight I freaked out very badly being worried. I have a good feeling that this month i'll miss my period anyway because of my birth control - I was actually tempted to go off it just so i'd get my regular period and feel reassured, but I didn't because the family planning nurse advised me to stick to the regimen.

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Anyone think I should be overly concerned? Are there other signs I should look for?

Would a change in the scent of my urine indicate anything? Or the color (is slightly tainted yellow, but not a solid color)?

I'd appreciate anyone's input.

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Scaredbaka - scared again

Replies(7)

Kia

replied on September 21st, 2004

Moderator

There is only one solution to your worries.
Stop getting into sexual situations.
Many of the concerns you have could very well be down to your birth control. What b/c do you have? The pill?
I feel so sorry for you to be worrying so much but I do think that in light of recent events that you are maybe noticing natural bodily functions and occurences for the first time.
From your posts you are mentally not prepared for a sexual relationship and if your boyfriend can't understand that then he isn't worth crying over.
This sexual stuff scares you out of your mind, just back away from it until you really are ready.

callie8323

replied on September 21st, 2004

Experienced User

Don't Worry

I used to worry all the time I wasn't even on birth control its been 3 years and I never used any type of protection but I just stoped I got tired of worrying every month girls worry more than guys thats the best thing to do is just stop its not easy but you don't have that worry anytime you have sex there is that risk no matter if you use birth control comdoms or ect it can always happen best result stop having sex till your ready. Don't stress out trust me its not worth it.
Embarassed

if it happens it happens everything happens for a reason.

jessamyn

replied on September 21st, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Not to scare you at all but before I found out I was pregnant I was in and out of the doctor with alot of pains that can in a way relate to pregnancy symptoms. Like the pian and what not. I have cervical cancer now? Have you done biopsis? Paps?

ScaredBaka

replied on September 21st, 2004

Experienced User

Now i'm sort of kicking myself because I got my period today. Seems much lighter, but it's on time (according to my own "schedule" and to the sugar pills in the birth control package). But I was told that little smudges on a tampon or pad are considered a period while on birth control.

I definitely feel relieved seeing this because I really didn't expect it to come this month. I'd say, though, that it's put my mind to rest.

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But despite filling my body with ibuprofen and mylanta, my headaches and bloated morning feelings and nighttime nausea feelings continue.

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kia_breizzze wrote:

many of the concerns you have could very well be down to your birth control. What b/c do you have? The pill?

yes i'm on the pill...I believe its called ortho-tri cyclen lo.

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I think my problem is that I just have no trust in my boyfriend. He knows what can and can't get a girl pregnant, and he knows to be careful. He has no problem washing his hands before making contact with me, even if there's nothing on them. I'm the nervous wreck o.O

it's so strange because sometimes when I tihnk about myself being in a situation like pregnancy, i'm completely calm about it and I think out how I can truly handle it, and other times I break down into tears and hyperventilate and start wishing I was dead...All that good stuff. Sometimes I wonder if i'm a schitzophrenic.

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I'm sorry to bug you guys again about my problems. But thank you for putting up with me.

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Scaredbaka

Kia

replied on September 22nd, 2004

Moderator

scaredbaka wrote:

but despite filling my body with ibuprofen and mylanta, my headaches and bloated morning feelings and nighttime nausea feelings continue.

too many painkillers can actually cause headaches!
Are mylanta and ibuprofen compatible?

Try using relaxation techniques and massage instead to let your body get rid of all the painkillers you have put in. This could also contribute to your bloated feeling and nausea as your liver and kidneys will be working over time to process all the crap you are putting in.
If you can get "4head", "tigerbalm" or just plain old lavender essential oil try massaging them on to your temples while controlling your breathing.

Make sure you drink plenty of fresh clean water to flush your system out and help your organs function correctly.

Even try a detox diet for like a week and see how you feel. Wink

callie8323

replied on September 22nd, 2004

Experienced User

Pain Killers

I did not know pain killers can give you headaches I always have one and I take from 2 to 4 asprins or any type of pain pill a day. Shoud I stop

Kia

replied on September 22nd, 2004

Moderator

My first advice would be to read the pamphlet that comes with your pills.

My personal advice would be that if you have frequent recurring headaches, is there an underlying cause? If you only treat the symptom and not the cause you probably won't get better.

Most painkillers list headaches as one of their side effects.

If it is possible to treat pain without drugs I think it is beneficial (not all pain is possible).

and this is from nurofen (ibuprofen), but a lot of pain killers carry similar info:
side effects:
nurofen is generally well tolerated by the majority of people, however, the following side effects may occur: stomach discomfort or pain, nausea, stomach ulcer, black tarry stools, rashes, itching, worsening of asthma, unexplained wheezing or shortness of breath, liver and kidney problems, headache, sleepiness, dizziness and hearing disturbances, constipation, respiratory depression, cough suppression, drowsiness and very rarely skin peeling, easy bruising or facial swelling.

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