Experience weight gain symptoms and conditions

I went on the NuvaRing in November of 2008 and have been on it for about 4 months. I'm on my 4th ring. In that same amount of time I have gainded 10 pounds. I didn't put the pieces together until today.

With normal weight gain, you know, when you stop working out for a few weeks, you feel like you gained weight all over. You notice that your arms and legs and abs are all less toned. But, with me, I feel like my upper thighs and lower abs are huge! It's like all the weight is just around my upper things and abs making it feel like bloating. My pants feel tight. But, meanwhile my lower legs, waist, and arms are still toned. My face feels a little bit bloated though too.

I called my gyno today and they said that some people do experience weight gain on the NuvaRing. I was on Depo for 2 years prior to this and never experienced weight gain on that. My gyno said it's more common to experience weight gain on the Depo. So, she thought I might be the "reverse" example of someone that gains weight from extra estrogen from the NuvaRing, but does not gain weight from the progesterone only Depo Provera.

I'm taking the NuvaRing out and continuing with my healthy diet and 4x a week exercise schedule. And, I'm hoping these 10 pounds come off and that my pants fit again! I can't afford to go buy new clothes!
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Your OB/Gyn's are prescribing this pill to get a kick-back from the pharmaceutical rep. Loestrin 24 is TERRIBLE. I've been on bc pills for over 15 years. I was switched from Neocon (which I LOVED) to Loestrin because I'm "over 30 and I smoke". I've been on this pill for a year and just took myself off last month. I've GAINED 30 LBS! I was a size 6 when I started this medication, I'm now a size 10-12! I appreciated the fact that I had little to no periods while on this medication, but the headaches, fatigue, mood swings, and weight gain are just NOT WORTH IT! Please do yourself a favor, if you are taking this pill and have no problems then great! However, if you experience weight gain, mood swings, break-outs, etc. Tell your doctor NO MORE! They can certainly prescribe you something better and forgo their little kickbacks from the pharm reps. I have no idea how I'm going to lose this weight and I'm so depressed because this has happened to me. If you relate at all to this then save yourself from ending up where I am and get off this pill!

Amber here again...

Today is week 5 since Mirena was removed. Last week I had my first period, super duper heavy but only for a couple of days and then it was normal. In entirety the period lasted 5 days which is exactly what I used to be like, so that's a good sign. 1 day after my period ended: All I can think about is how cute and adorable my husband is and I just want to ravage his body. This coming finally after 18 months of being annoyed with him and repulsed by his touch. It is the most bizarre thing I've ever seen.

Last night I was watching Rock of Love and he was making out with this chick and I'm like drooling. Normally I am sicked out by anyone making out on TV, I cringe and think "come on do you have to show that crap on national TV, bleccck".
When I get into bed all I want to do is carress and touch my husband - he is loving it! He says "this is how you used to be!"

By the way, when my period was so heavy I got dizzy and called my doctor, concerned. I also asked about weaning off the Prozac. She told me to stay on it for awhile because "your hormones will be going crazy".

OH REALLY?!! I thought there was NO POSSIBLE WAY that the Mirena causes any hormonal or other side effects?!! So why would getting it removed have any effect whatsoever on my hormones to where it specifically warrants staying on a freakin' anti-depressant medication?

LIARS.

I'm glad all these doctors think they know 100% what a drug does to every person under the sun, especially since none of THEM have ever had the evil thing in their f-ing uterus. How do they sleep at night? Knowing that they purposefully lie to people every day just so they can get bonuses for pushing this drug. B*stards. Her stating that validated everything in my mind and I immediately went to the FDA website and reported this drug as being harmful.

Let's take a poll. If you have experience weight gain, please put:

1. age
2. how long on Singulair
3. how much weight gain over what period

I posted a question to anyone who used Tri-Sprintec before, but now it's been several months & I'd like to let everyone else know how it's worked for me! Tri-Sprintec has been the best birth control I've ever taken. I have been on other birth controls over the years, and up to this point Yasmin was good but I still had some side effects. I've just started my fourth month on Tri-Sprintec, and I feel more like myself again. I don't have any crazy mood swings, my skin has cleared up, my periods are regular again & my appetite has gone back to normal. I recommend Tri-Sprintec to anyone who is looking for an affordable & reliable birth control (it's offered at the Wal-Mart pharmacy for $9 a month if you don't have insurance.)

I started taking Loestrin (again) a couple of months ago. The first week or so was fine...just the usual breast tenderness etc. However, by the time I was in my second week I started to descend into depression...and badly. I felt like crying all the time and felt generally hopeless about life. I am generally a positive upbeat person so the difference was obvious. At first I thought it was the changing of the seasons or because my boyfriend and I live in different states, but then the more that I thought about it the more that I realized the bouts of depression I've had in the past have coincided with taking this pill. I didn't experience weight gain...but instead weight loss....however, this is a reflection of the depth of depression it caused me because when I'm depressed I have no appetite. I have also had unexplained/unjustified anxiety and have been paranoid about my boyfriend breaking up with me, cheating on me etc. It's been really ridiculous, but it's almost as thought my thoughts are uncontrollable. During the one week off, my mood and overall outlook on life improved significantly, but declined once again when I started my new pack. My boyfriend and I have decided that the side effects are just not worth it and I'm going to make an appointment with my gyno to be fitted for a diaphragm. I know it's not as easy to use as the pill, but I figure I may not have a boyfriend if my craziness continues!! Oh...lastly, I did also experience nausea as well....not super bad, but enough to notice.

38y.o F taking toprol 100mg once a day for hypertension x 15mths History of Hypothyroidism which is controlled w/ synthroid and closley monitored w/ lab work.
Experience weight gain, unable to lose weight w/ diet and exercise including w/ a nutrionist and personal trainer. Hairloss, lack of libido, chronic joint pain, swelling in hands and ankles/feet, back pain and/or muscle aches, lack of interest in everything, no energy. Major swelling after high sodium intake. Ear drainage, tingling of extremities especially in feet and fingers, visual disturbances. Blood Pressure is okay.
Has anyone experienced an improvement since they've stopped using toprol?

I too have experience weight gain with difficulty losing the weight. I am on 200 mg of Toprol XL daily for recurrent ventricular tachycardia. It does not seem to be working as I still have the rhythm and get shocks from my defibrillator. I have also experience nightmares. I have not had any joint pain though.

I am so happy to hear that I am not alone! I have been taking Yasmin for about 8 months and stopped taking it one week ago.

For the past 8 months, I have had the following symptoms:

* Sore throat in the morning (feels like I'm getting a cold)
* Extreme fatigue - there are days when I can't get off the couch
* General aches and pains
* Extreme bloating- I have gained 4 pounds since taking it but have been so bloated that I can't wear anything that doesn't have an elastic waste band. I am only 4'11", so these 4 pounds look like 10 on me!
* Extreme hunger
* Cramps when I shouldn't be having them

On a positive note, Yasmin did wonders for my acne. In fact, my dermatologist put me on aldactone, which is chemically similar to the DRSP in Yasmin. I hope to get the same results without the effects of the estrogen.

Here is my question for all of you.....

1. Did any of you experience weight gain/extreme bloating with yasmin?

2. If so, how long did it take until you started to lose this bloated feeling?

I have always been thin and have continued to exercise. I have been watching what I eat carefully, yet feel like I have developed a "pot-belly." I'm very frustrated and would appreciate your input.

Thanks,

Ann

I just stopped Yasmin about 2 weeks ago. I have put on 8 lbs. I am eating healthier than before , chicken, salads, veggies, etc. And I am working out now. What is going on? Is it related to the water weight? I felt I ate alot more on Yasmin especially sweets, but I kept weighing less. Maybe I was really putting on the pounds??? Anyway, I got off bc of mood swings in full force! Condoms for a while now...Any one else experience weight gain after quitting? I am freaking out!

I'm 28 and been on and off prednisone for 6 years. I'm now on 15 mg prednisone, 150 immuran and 5 mg of ramipril. In the last year and a half have experience weight gain especially around the abdomen, major mood swings(crying/anger). I was tested by my doctor for human growth hormone and for my age I was extremely low(138). I started taking Saizen and have noticed difference. Increased energy, weight loss-i have only been on for a month I should notice more result after couple more months. If anyone would like to talk or know more feel free to email me.******

I experience weight gain, lots of hunger, trouble waking up in the morning. The worst thing right now is lethargy. I'm used to riding my bike in the hills for 1-2 hours and this is just killing my ability to do hard exercise. I feel like I'm slogging through some thick mud and just can't move the body. I'm an artist and I have lost my intense desire to work. I have really enjoyed the great night's sleep - seems much deeper than all alternatives I've tried, and I think it's good for my startle reflex. I have read horror stories about the difficulty in getting off zyprexa, though my doctor doesn't seem to concur. I tried once and just couldn't stand the choppy bad insomnia.