Side effects of birth control

Dalia Posted: Mar 13, 2009 01:53 PM

Side effects of birth control

So I have these really bad migranes now.... these things can last for 24 hours STRAIGHT, no matter how much advil I take its still there.

They are debilitating, i cant even walk because when I take a step I feel pounding in my head. I cant do anything but lay in a dark room and hope it gets better.

Its effecting my life.... today I had to call sick for student teaching, this is the second time!!

I am on ortho-tricyclen lo....Is this a side effect of birth control? Does it have nothing to do with it? Im so confused, I hate this birth control... I feel sickly on it... but then again I tend to blame everything I feel now on the birth control.

Mici n KC Posted: Mar 13, 2009 01:53 PM

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How long have you been on it?

Dalia Posted: Mar 13, 2009 01:56 PM

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Posted by Mici n KC

How long have you been on it?

only since I got married, going on 8 months.

thenewmrsharrington Posted: Mar 13, 2009 02:10 PM

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don't know if it's a side effect, but i HATED ortho-trycylcen lo. i've been on yasmin now for a while and it's great!

you should def talk to your doc. GL!

MnM182008 Posted: Mar 13, 2009 02:12 PM

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I was on orthro for over 3 years, never had a problem with it.

Mici n KC Posted: Mar 13, 2009 02:19 PM

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Posted by Dalia

Posted by Mici n KC

How long have you been on it?

only since I got married, going on 8 months.

If that's when you started having these problems, then you should definitely talk to your doctor about what's been happening and he/she might give you another brand to try.

jerrys girl Posted: Mar 13, 2009 02:20 PM

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my migraines lessened when i went on ortho lo. i am switching to generic ortho tri cyclen next month to reduce the cost hopefully.

Future Mulligan Posted: Mar 13, 2009 02:20 PM

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this is kind of funny but i know my mom could never take birth control b/c it gave her migraines

SB7308 Posted: Mar 13, 2009 02:23 PM

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I was on Ortho Tri Lo and never had any side effects (only enormous food consumption). I changed to the generic version b/c it was cheaper.

I would talk to you OB ASAP to get you on something else.

FinallyMrsB18 Posted: Mar 13, 2009 02:33 PM

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I am not sure if your birth control is causing the headaches or not. I know I can't take any bc. It makes me way too hormonal. I get all cranky all the time, and makes me depressed. They are pretty powerful things.

twinkle164 Posted: Mar 13, 2009 02:52 PM

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I have heard that Birth Control can give migraines it has to do with hormone shifts. The best way to combat it to go on a birth control pill that has a low steady dose of hormones all month. Not one where her hormone levels go up an down. Check with your doctor. I take Femcon. I think that is how it is spelled. It is a low does pill and my headaches lessened when I went on it.

Wifeynella Posted: Mar 13, 2009 02:55 PM

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I've been on every single BC out on the market (its supposed to help with endo symptoms) well I hate them all. I used to get migraines, insane cramping and a ton of weight gain. My body loathes BC.

Definitely tell your doctor.