Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 Hi Everyone I had a few questions so I thought I would post here and get some opinions before making any decisions. I have noticed that around that 'time of the month' my back gets really sore, it feels like things are slipping around and just taking a deep breath feels like things are popping. The pain also gets almost unbearable to teh point that i am missing classes from either being in pain or being 'out of it' from pain killers. I have been debating going on teh pill to regulate this and possible skip a month or two and heard about the shot from friends. Has anyone used this? Has it helped? Has it had any bad side effects? Will this lessen the monthly looseness of joints? Also, for those canadians, any idea on how much this costs and if an extended health plan covers it. Also what do I have to go through in order to get on this? I think (this is just personal speculation) that I become tolerant of medications really quickly (to the point that after one perscription of something it doesnt really do the job again if re perscribed). Will this have any effect? Thank you all in advance Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 Hi Stacey, I'm going through a simialr dilemma right now as I really need to regulate, controo or even stop my periods due to complications of endometriosis and my EDS. I was given the option of the pill, depo provera injections or a Mirena IUD, all of which would reduce and possibly even stop the peiods. I can't take the pill as I have reacted badly to it before, wasn't overly keen on the idea of having the Mirena due to the risks of it doing damage with my fragile tissues and my while the Depo seemed liked the best option I was concerned that if I react to it I'm stuck with it for the three months the injection lasts and then takes to get out of my system. I was able to talk with my gyne specialist's assistant last week about my concerns and thankfully he was more knowledgeable about EDS and took my worries fully onboard. He then made a suggestions of what seesm to be a best of both worlds for me - it's called the Implanon implant. it has the same effect at both the Mirena and Depo in that it reduces and can even stop periods compltely, but has the bonus of being removalable. It's basically a small stick like implant that is inserted underthe skin on the upper arm and stays there for up to 3 years doing it's job. If you decide to remove it, you can easily have it taken out under a local and you're fertility is back to normal within a few weeks too. My Gyne is checking up links with EDS to make sure it's okay for me to use and I'm just waiting to hear from him about having it done now. So it might be something to mention and talkabout with you doctor, gyne or family planing clinic. Hope that helps Darl. Love and hugs....Jo xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 Hi Stacey, I'm going through a simialr dilemma right now as I really need to regulate, controo or even stop my periods due to complications of endometriosis and my EDS. I was given the option of the pill, depo provera injections or a Mirena IUD, all of which would reduce and possibly even stop the peiods. I can't take the pill as I have reacted badly to it before, wasn't overly keen on the idea of having the Mirena due to the risks of it doing damage with my fragile tissues and my while the Depo seemed liked the best option I was concerned that if I react to it I'm stuck with it for the three months the injection lasts and then takes to get out of my system. I was able to talk with my gyne specialist's assistant last week about my concerns and thankfully he was more knowledgeable about EDS and took my worries fully onboard. He then made a suggestions of what seesm to be a best of both worlds for me - it's called the Implanon implant. it has the same effect at both the Mirena and Depo in that it reduces and can even stop periods compltely, but has the bonus of being removalable. It's basically a small stick like implant that is inserted underthe skin on the upper arm and stays there for up to 3 years doing it's job. If you decide to remove it, you can easily have it taken out under a local and you're fertility is back to normal within a few weeks too. My Gyne is checking up links with EDS to make sure it's okay for me to use and I'm just waiting to hear from him about having it done now. So it might be something to mention and talkabout with you doctor, gyne or family planing clinic. Hope that helps Darl. Love and hugs....Jo xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 Hi Stacey: I had to go on Depo a few years ago. I was afraid to because any pill I tried it was either one side effect or another. For about 2 weeks total my back would become more unstable and so painful I ended up in bed for days. Other joints would get more unstable and I kept getting hurt more too. It is about $35 here (Nova Scotia) and my Blue Cross covers it Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 My daughter is on it for bad periods. Really heavy and painful. I don't have time right now to tell you about it. I'll write you probably tomorrow and let you know how it's working for her. So far, so good. But, I have heard things from friends who have tried it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 My daughter is on it for bad periods. Really heavy and painful. I don't have time right now to tell you about it. I'll write you probably tomorrow and let you know how it's working for her. So far, so good. But, I have heard things from friends who have tried it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 My daughter is on it for bad periods. Really heavy and painful. I don't have time right now to tell you about it. I'll write you probably tomorrow and let you know how it's working for her. So far, so good. But, I have heard things from friends who have tried it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Hi Stacey, I have been taking birth control pills (bcp) to reduce/eliminate periods for a year now. In the USA, the Food and Drug Administration recently approved Seasonale, which is a 3-month birth control pill, which means you only have 4 periods a year. My ob/gyn had several patients who were using other bcp methods for period skipping. She pointed out that you have to gradually build up to skipping several months and some women can't get past the 4 months without spotting. So far so good. I did have some trouble at first while we worked out the right Rx, before Seasonale was on the market. My insurance company has been REALLY difficult about paying for the pills every 3 weeks though. Part of the reason I switched to Seasonale is so I could pick up my pills less often and have fewer problems with insurance. I did have a period this week, but my overall pain level was less than usual. I did have one day that I took off work for general joint pain as a result of the period, but it didn't last as long as before the pills. As for Depo, I discussed it with my ob/gyn and with a friend who had been on Depo. My friend had terrible side effects - mood swings, major cramps, and lots of spotting. My ob/gyn said it takes 3 months before there is enough Depo in your system to stop periods, during which time lots of spotting can occur. She also cautioned against increased cramps and PMS symptoms. -Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Hi Stacey, I have been taking birth control pills (bcp) to reduce/eliminate periods for a year now. In the USA, the Food and Drug Administration recently approved Seasonale, which is a 3-month birth control pill, which means you only have 4 periods a year. My ob/gyn had several patients who were using other bcp methods for period skipping. She pointed out that you have to gradually build up to skipping several months and some women can't get past the 4 months without spotting. So far so good. I did have some trouble at first while we worked out the right Rx, before Seasonale was on the market. My insurance company has been REALLY difficult about paying for the pills every 3 weeks though. Part of the reason I switched to Seasonale is so I could pick up my pills less often and have fewer problems with insurance. I did have a period this week, but my overall pain level was less than usual. I did have one day that I took off work for general joint pain as a result of the period, but it didn't last as long as before the pills. As for Depo, I discussed it with my ob/gyn and with a friend who had been on Depo. My friend had terrible side effects - mood swings, major cramps, and lots of spotting. My ob/gyn said it takes 3 months before there is enough Depo in your system to stop periods, during which time lots of spotting can occur. She also cautioned against increased cramps and PMS symptoms. -Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Depo is also known to cause thinning of the bones. Pat Howey, Advocate from Indiana http://www.pathowey.com When you are wrestling with a gorilla, you don't stop when you are tired; you stop when the gorilla is tired. -- Strauss Re: Depo-Provera Hi Stacey, I have been taking birth control pills (bcp) to reduce/eliminate periods for a year now. In the USA, the Food and Drug Administration recently approved Seasonale, which is a 3-month birth control pill, which means you only have 4 periods a year. My ob/gyn had several patients who were using other bcp methods for period skipping. She pointed out that you have to gradually build up to skipping several months and some women can't get past the 4 months without spotting. So far so good. I did have some trouble at first while we worked out the right Rx, before Seasonale was on the market. My insurance company has been REALLY difficult about paying for the pills every 3 weeks though. Part of the reason I switched to Seasonale is so I could pick up my pills less often and have fewer problems with insurance. I did have a period this week, but my overall pain level was less than usual. I did have one day that I took off work for general joint pain as a result of the period, but it didn't last as long as before the pills. As for Depo, I discussed it with my ob/gyn and with a friend who had been on Depo. My friend had terrible side effects - mood swings, major cramps, and lots of spotting. My ob/gyn said it takes 3 months before there is enough Depo in your system to stop periods, during which time lots of spotting can occur. She also cautioned against increased cramps and PMS symptoms. -Barb To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ceda.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Depo is also known to cause thinning of the bones. Pat Howey, Advocate from Indiana http://www.pathowey.com When you are wrestling with a gorilla, you don't stop when you are tired; you stop when the gorilla is tired. -- Strauss Re: Depo-Provera Hi Stacey, I have been taking birth control pills (bcp) to reduce/eliminate periods for a year now. In the USA, the Food and Drug Administration recently approved Seasonale, which is a 3-month birth control pill, which means you only have 4 periods a year. My ob/gyn had several patients who were using other bcp methods for period skipping. She pointed out that you have to gradually build up to skipping several months and some women can't get past the 4 months without spotting. So far so good. I did have some trouble at first while we worked out the right Rx, before Seasonale was on the market. My insurance company has been REALLY difficult about paying for the pills every 3 weeks though. Part of the reason I switched to Seasonale is so I could pick up my pills less often and have fewer problems with insurance. I did have a period this week, but my overall pain level was less than usual. I did have one day that I took off work for general joint pain as a result of the period, but it didn't last as long as before the pills. As for Depo, I discussed it with my ob/gyn and with a friend who had been on Depo. My friend had terrible side effects - mood swings, major cramps, and lots of spotting. My ob/gyn said it takes 3 months before there is enough Depo in your system to stop periods, during which time lots of spotting can occur. She also cautioned against increased cramps and PMS symptoms. -Barb To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ceda.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Depo is also known to cause thinning of the bones. Pat Howey, Advocate from Indiana http://www.pathowey.com When you are wrestling with a gorilla, you don't stop when you are tired; you stop when the gorilla is tired. -- Strauss Re: Depo-Provera Hi Stacey, I have been taking birth control pills (bcp) to reduce/eliminate periods for a year now. In the USA, the Food and Drug Administration recently approved Seasonale, which is a 3-month birth control pill, which means you only have 4 periods a year. My ob/gyn had several patients who were using other bcp methods for period skipping. She pointed out that you have to gradually build up to skipping several months and some women can't get past the 4 months without spotting. So far so good. I did have some trouble at first while we worked out the right Rx, before Seasonale was on the market. My insurance company has been REALLY difficult about paying for the pills every 3 weeks though. Part of the reason I switched to Seasonale is so I could pick up my pills less often and have fewer problems with insurance. I did have a period this week, but my overall pain level was less than usual. I did have one day that I took off work for general joint pain as a result of the period, but it didn't last as long as before the pills. As for Depo, I discussed it with my ob/gyn and with a friend who had been on Depo. My friend had terrible side effects - mood swings, major cramps, and lots of spotting. My ob/gyn said it takes 3 months before there is enough Depo in your system to stop periods, during which time lots of spotting can occur. She also cautioned against increased cramps and PMS symptoms. -Barb To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ceda.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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