Hi! I went on Depo in Feb 2006 to basically stop my period. It took 6 mos to stop it while having the period for a whole 6mos straight. It finally stopped and well it sure is great not having one but....since I have been on depo last Feb I have basically just felt like crap. I had gall bladder surgery about 3 weeks after I started the depo and have though I just never healed right but now I am questioning the depo. I basically went through a year long depression that got so severe I finally sought help for and went on Wellbutin which was the worse thing ever in my life to take. But basically for the past year and a half I have felt like crap. I am tired and just miserable. Every muscle in my body hurts and right now one of my leg hurts so bad and has for 3 mos now I can barely stand for more then 15 min or so at a time and cant even make it through the grocery story without severe pain. My feet and hands fall asleep like crazy all the time and well basically every muscle in my body
2007-07-02 07:49:23 · 6 answers · asked by Ladybugs77 6 in Health ➔ Women's Health
aches. I have headaches every single day. I went to my doc for a physical and she basically did nothing except said this is bizarre. My leg hurts so bad and I have no energy and just want to feel good again. I gained 30 pounds on the depo which I hate and I am going back for my shot in 3 mos. Didd anyone else ever suffer muscle aches while on depo? Depression? Headaches? I think I could possibly have a sciatica problem also but as I said my doctor bascially ignored me when I was telling her about the pain I have.
2007-07-02 07:51:18 · update #1
I am 36 years old and smoked for 21 years just quitting recently.
2007-07-02 07:52:13 · update #2
i was on the depo yrs ago for 2 yrs,i did experience muscle spasms in my legs,i also gained weight, your syptoms might not just be the depo,some of your symptoms describe fibromyagila,ive had it for 11 yrs.it make your whole body ache,your feet and hands tingle,it feels like a severe case of the flu 24/7 .theres noone tests for it,and alot of doctors do know to look for it,if they cant pinpoint what might be wrong ask them to check you for it. im not saying that what you have but look into it,go to www.fibromyalgia.com and check the symptoms...take care
2007-07-02 17:15:41 · answer #1 · answered by tammy g 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi! My daughter was on the depo shot and she said that she got really depressed and also gained weight. She didn't get the muscle aches. I would say to go back to the doctor and have them do an ultrasound on your legs to see if you could possibly have a blood clot. My daughter was miserable on the shot and just recently went off and now has the Nuva-ring. She said that its easy to insert and she doesn't have any side affects from it. I would definitely call the doctor and insist on getting to the bottom of this. Good luck, and I hope you feel better soon.!
2007-07-02 13:07:59 · answer #2 · answered by pebbles 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've been on Depo for not quite 3 years. The first 9 months or so were hell for me - constant spotting, crazy-wicked mood wings, etc. After that point, my body kind of resumed back to its "normal" functioning. Those first 9 months though...wow. I remember asking my Gynecologist if severe mood swings were a typical side effect, like going from calm and bubbly to a raging crazy person in the blink of an eye, and she just kind of laughed. Once my body kind of got back to normal, I still struggled with a bit of depression, so I started taking antidepressants.
I would say that Depo could definitely be a factor in how you're feeling, but it's probably not the main cause. You mentioned your try at taking meds - meds can be tricky because finding the right one can be tough. But once you DO find the right one it's like someone turning a light on in a dark room! Depression can also cause the physical symptoms you're describing - the exhaustion, the aches and pains, etc. I would ask your doctor to refer you to a psychiatrist, someone you can talk to about your depression and other symptoms. It's best to have a psychiatrist talk to you about meds rather than a general practitioner. Have your regular doc do blood work to check your hormone levels - there are other diseases that could explain what's happening as well, like hypothyroidism or anemia.
Hang in there! Depo definitely isn't for everyone, and sometimes the side effects can outweigh the pros of staying on it. So far so good for me...I hope you find a solution!
2007-07-02 08:22:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ali please take the advise of the answers in your past questions and do not get the shot!
I don't know if what Ladybugs is happening to her is from depo, but I'd strongly recommend anyone getting the shot google "depo lawsuit" and just research this shot like crazy.
I was on it for four years and I'm so glad I'm OFF of it.
It would not surprise me if what Ladybugs is going through is worse because of the depo shot.
I had serious mood swings while on the shot. Depressed, anger, sadness, everything. As well as other side affects with muscle pain and weight gain and... well, just a lot of nasty side affects.
Depo may not be this horrible for everyone, but to a majority of women who are on this, have had serious health issues because of it. Class action lawsuit issues!
2007-07-02 08:21:02 · answer #4 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well I'm not too sure on what you could do except see another doctor and get a second opinion on everything. I really hope all that isnt from depo. I just started the shot last week. I hope they are able to figure out what is wrong and help you.
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