Joined: 15 Oct 2003 Posts: 56 Location: Freddy NB, Canada
Headaches? Help Posted: 10-22-03 21:43pm
I just started ortho-tri-cyclen and I
began to get headaches my second day on
the pill... It's now my fourth and it
will ease off, and then come back. I toss
and turn from the pressure on my head when
I lay down. Tonight it isnt too bad, i'm
thinking of giving it the week to get used
to the new hormones, and go to the doctor
if my head aches still occur. Has anyone
else gotten this side effect? And if so,
how long did it last? And how did you
help ease the pain? I am trying to stay
away from meds, but I have taken 3 in
total, ibuphrofen. Thanks for any help!
Sarah
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missbuttons
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Aug 2003 Posts: 94 Location: USA
Posted: 10-22-03 22:02pm
I have been on ortho for a few months now.
I never experienced headaches when I
began it though.
If this is your first time on the pill, it
could be your body adjusting to the
hormons. Most doctors will tell you to
stick with one pill for 3 months as to
give your body the time to adjust.
The only problem you could have with
taking excessive ibruprofen is your period
can be thrown for a loop when it arrives.
Ibruprofen acts a blood thinner in your
system.
When in doubt, call your doctor-good luck!
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babybooz
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Oct 2003 Posts: 56 Location: Freddy NB, Canada
Thanks Buttons Posted: 10-23-03 08:25am
Thanks so much... I know that it's that
exact reason. My body is experiencing all
these new hormones, and I need to give it
time. It's not so bad anymore. I still
feel "something" but its not throbbing or
enough to take any meds! I am a new user,
and its all so new to me. I love being
able to come into these forums... Thanks
again,
sarah
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nikki_caro
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Aug 2003 Posts: 4921 Location: Right here at work!
Posted: 10-24-03 13:10pm
Babybooz, ive been taking ibuprofen too.
I get headaches and I dont know why. Ive
been getting dizzy to the point of where
the room spins. So im gonna make an appt
with the doc. Ill let you know what
happens!
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babybooz
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Oct 2003 Posts: 56 Location: Freddy NB, Canada
Thanks!! Posted: 10-24-03 13:27pm
Thanks nikki,
it's great you to help me out. I haven't
experienced dizziness though, thank
goodness. I am in university, and I
started the pill cause now its free for me
with my blue cross... Me and my bf have
sex so in that way its really safe. I
just don't like the side effects. I don't
feel human or something... It's difficult
to explain. Things are looking better
though! Thanks for any help!
Sarah
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nikki_caro
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Aug 2003 Posts: 4921 Location: Right here at work!
Posted: 10-24-03 14:00pm
I know I hate the side affects, I get
dizzy, feel nausea and stuff. But I guess
its alot easier this way then gettin
pregnant right now! My appointment will
have to be next week so ill let you know
when. Maybe its from reading alot? Im on
ch 25 of my book, and I started it monday.
So ive been reading alot. I dont know.
