Is it the pill that is causing me to feel like this? IF SO what should i do?!
I started the pill about a month ago. I stop taking them on saturday.
but recently i have been having some side effects;-is this normal or not
-Feeling sick
-extremely cold
-Loosing appitite and when i do eat i loose weight and i only feel like eating sweet things
-tummy ache at times
-constipation.
is this normal? will i grow out of it or do i need to do something or what.
help please.
2007-03-16 08:09:05 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes, the hormones can cause nauseation leading to you loosing your appetite and having a tummy ache. Your hormonal changes due to the ingredients can lead you to crave sweet things as well as experience a change in body temperature. Your change in diet may have reduce your fruit, vegetable and water intake and led to your constipation. Particularly an increase in sugar and processed foods can lead to constipation.
It's the body's normal response to the birth control pill in certain individuals but not all. Because you've been taking it only for a month your body is still adjusting. Only time will tell if the experience goes away completely or it will flare up from time to time. Give it another month or two if you can bare it. If the symptoms haven't subsided consider another form of birth control or a different pill.
2007-03-16 08:16:22 · answer #1 · answered by Bonita Applebaum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This doesn't sound good. Some of what you described might be normal...but only to a degree. I know an upset stomach and headaches can be a side effect, but not if they're happening all the time. I was on the depo shot for 5 years and have now been on the pill for 2 and have NEVER had the symptoms that you're having. With any type of birth control some people just respond badly and it sounds like whichever pill you're taking is not for you. I'd go to a doctor ASAP, or at the very least talk to your birth control provider and find out about switching to a different pill or a different form of birth control altogether.
2007-03-16 15:15:27 · answer #2 · answered by bashleyf2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You very well could be one of the lucky few that has a lot of the side effects that come along with the pill. Most physicians will try to get you to keep on that pill for about 3 months. If the pill is still giving you so many problems, try either a different type of pill or contraceptive. It took many different types till I found one that didn't make me feel ill.
2007-03-16 15:18:58 · answer #3 · answered by LESLIE P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pill affects everyone differently, so it's really not possible for anyone to answer the question but a doctor. Call up the nurse and tell her what possible side effects you're experiencing: the doctor can change your pill if he thinks that's what causing it. Good luck!
2007-03-16 15:12:27 · answer #4 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the pill would and should have an informational packet or on the bottle should tell you side effects.If you talking about birthcontrol I myself cant take the "pill" due to severe nausea and pain as well as disorentation.So there is others to consider.If i was feeling like this over any meds Id stop and drink water take a multi vitamin and go to the doctor pronto.
try a search online for side effects.
2007-03-16 15:13:59 · answer #5 · answered by Butterflied 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's the pill diong that...it's completely normal just read on the box it'll shwo you all the side effects, and the things you're saying are side effects. If it gets too bad i would honestly think about getting off the pill because sometimes it effects people a lot more than others. good luck!!!
2007-03-16 15:11:38 · answer #6 · answered by Future Mrs. Hamlet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's probably the side effects of the pill... next time you go for a check up, mention these things and your doctor will change them for you... you can get several types which suit people differently. It's just a case of finding the one that agrees with you the best!
2007-03-16 17:43:00 · answer #7 · answered by dbx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never accept medical advice over the internet.
1) read the packaging that came with the pill that you have, and read the side effects section. If those symptoms match the possible side effects, do what the packaging says (probably says to contact your physician, but it will either say to discontinue the medication or not).
2) if you are sick, contact your physician.
2007-03-16 15:13:39 · answer #8 · answered by Erin Gamer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really should go see you doctor cuz although those are side effects from the pill it could also be the flu and if it is either your doc will be able to help.
2007-03-16 15:16:15 · answer #9 · answered by emotionalyhurtmom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's a side effect of the pill, then you would've had those symptoms right after you started. It's probably just a bug but get checked out nevertheless.
2007-03-16 15:31:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋