Need Some Advice - Since The Thread Was Deleted Prematurely

smara Posted: Jul 27, 2006 04:17 PM

Need Some Advice - Since The Thread Was Deleted Prematurely

Can some one tell me any side effects or negative reactions that you experienced being on the patch??

My appt is in 2 hrs...

stephanief Posted: Jul 27, 2006 04:22 PM

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I hated the patch, the pill is much better IMHO. I mean the patch worked fine and I had no side effects but at the site where the patch was, after I took it off, it was nasty, like a bandaid had been there for like a week

It also did not stick to my skin well.....all in all, the pill was much easier for me.....

LaurenluvsTJ Posted: Jul 27, 2006 04:22 PM

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I actually replied to you on that thread -but I guess you didn't get to read it-

I was on the patch for 2 months and hated it!
It made my boobs bigger (good) but they were sore all the time (bad). It was also very itchy and irritating. The sides started to look all nasty like a dirty bandaid after a couple of days. When I took it off after a week, I had a huge red spot there that lasted for days. I have very sensitive skin, so that might have been why I had such a bad experience. I have a friend who is on it and she loves it!

stephanief Posted: Jul 27, 2006 04:23 PM

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Posted by LaurenluvsTJ

I actually replied to you on that thread -but I guess you didn't get to read it-

I was on the patch for 2 months and hated it!
It made my boobs bigger (good) but they were sore all the time (bad). It was also very itchy and irritating. The sides started to look all nasty like a dirty bandaid after a couple of days. When I took it off after a week, I had a huge red spot there that lasted for days. I have very sensitive skin, so that might have been why I had such a bad experience. I have a friend who is on it and she loves it!

I guess that thread got bad, I am glad I missed it

Shandel18 Posted: Jul 27, 2006 04:28 PM

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I've been on it for over a year now and have had no problems. I didn't react well to the pill even after being on it for almost 14 yrs! Still made me nausous and spotted a lot. I do get that glue leftover on my skin after I take one off but it comes right off with a little baby oil on a cotton ball. Another reason why I like it is because I am very forgetfull and forgot at least one pill a week! So, it really depends on you. Your doctor will probably know what is best for you and your body. Good luck!

nycgirl79 Posted: Jul 27, 2006 04:29 PM

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DO NOT USE IT
I had a HORRIBLE reaction to it, and had I not taken it off, I would probably have died from a blood clot. Remember the girl who collapsed (she literally dropped dead) in the subways a few years ago? This was from her reaction to the patch!
I started using the patch on on July 5, 2003. The next day was my best friend's wedding and everything was fine. On July 7, my entire right leg was in a lot of pain - achy and sore, like I had been working out at the gym all day. On July 8, my entire right arm (in addition to my leg) went completely numb. At this point I was completely freaked out, and called my doctor (who didn't return a single phone call), then proceeded to look online for side effects of the patch. I read that what was happening to me was a very rare, but VERY dangerous side effect. I immediately took the patch off, and less than 2 hours later my leg and arm returned to normal. When my doctor (ex doctor, now!) finally got back to me she said that if I hadn't removed it, I could very well have died.
I do NOT recommend the patch AT ALL!

HTH....

JayLi2007 Posted: Jul 27, 2006 04:36 PM

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I have been on it for over 3 years and have had no problems. It does get itchy sometimes, but I am terrible at remembering to take the pill everyday, so I don't mind the slight itch. I have very sensitive skin, and it only irritates me occasionally. It does look like a band-aid, but FI and I don't mind. I recommend the patch if you have trouble remembering to take your pill. Other than the itch I have had no side efects that are any different than the pill.

CaseyVM214 Posted: Jul 27, 2006 04:44 PM

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I was on it for 6 months...it was fine..but I was tooo parinoid about getting pregnant so I went off it...just my personal craziness

PrincessConsuela Posted: Jul 27, 2006 04:50 PM

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Posted by smara

Can some one tell me any side effects or negative reactions that you experienced being on the patch??

My appt is in 2 hrs...

i loved the patch i was on it for 2 1/2 years and when i had my appt in march my doctor told me that there practice will not perscribe the patch anymore i was devistated i cannot remember to take the pill all the time. she wanted me to try the ring but i just cannot. i wont. not now. i am still upset about the patch for me it worked great.

103005FallBride Posted: Jul 27, 2006 04:54 PM

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Posted by LaurenluvsTJ
It was also very itchy and irritating. The sides started to look all nasty like a dirty bandaid after a couple of days. !

That's what I HATED about it...YUCK!

smara Posted: Jul 27, 2006 05:02 PM

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I guess it depends than on the person... so since the cases seem to differ. Maybe I should just use the Pill for now and wont try nothing knmew so close to my wedding. I just hated the pill, it made me nauseous all the time.

Happybride2005 Posted: Jul 27, 2006 07:37 PM

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i used it and i didnt have any reaction to it

futrmrsblt Posted: Jul 27, 2006 07:54 PM

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Theres plenty of diff choices out there right now
from pills, shots, patchs, rings, etc

Just a quick word on the patch.. my cousin used it religiously and still ended up with 2 kids while on it.. .

Talk to your doc see what he/she feels is a good route.. theres are so many diff. versions of the pill now with different horomone combos ur bound to find a good one for your body!

I personally can't take a pill for BC b/c it caused some sort of liver drama .. I take the shot and most people will not take the shot ... so to each his own!

smara Posted: Jul 27, 2006 08:05 PM

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Thanks ladies for posting your experiences

My doc ended up givng me a Low doage of the pill, apparently she says shes has been dahving too many problems with the patch and doesnt prescribe em anymore - so much for that idea.

Thanks Again Ladies

LaurenluvsTJ Posted: Jul 27, 2006 08:45 PM

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Posted by smara

Thanks ladies for posting your experiences

My doc ended up givng me a Low doage of the pill, apparently she says shes has been dahving too many problems with the patch and doesnt prescribe em anymore - so much for that idea.

Thanks Again Ladies

Which pill did she wind up giving you, if you don't mind me asking... I really want to switch mine.

jenny26 Posted: Jul 27, 2006 08:47 PM

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I broke out ofrom the adhesive. My friend's doctor just took her off, there is a higher chance of blood clots with the patch.

xcalystax Posted: Jul 27, 2006 09:54 PM

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I love Ortho-Tri Cyclin Lo. I have had no naseous at all!!

Meaghan729 Posted: Jul 27, 2006 10:50 PM

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Posted by xcalystax

I love Ortho-Tri Cyclin Lo. I have had no naseous at all!!

ive been on that for over a year. the only side effect has been going from a D cup to a DD. (I thought I went from a C to a D but according to the ladys at Georgettes today i was wearing the wrong size bra).

snydl40 Posted: Jul 27, 2006 11:53 PM

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I used the patch-more convenient but a pain. Wherever I put it-arm, leg, back, belly, I got a horrible red rash under the patch-I just had a bad reaction to it It hurt!

MrsMichel07 Posted: Jul 28, 2006 12:12 AM

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Posted by snydl40

I used the patch-more convenient but a pain. Wherever I put it-arm, leg, back, belly, I got a horrible red rash under the patch-I just had a bad reaction to it It hurt!

Same here....