Hallmark symptoms and conditions

edrogers, sorry to hear about all your difficulties. Hair loss is a hallmark of Synthroid and any doc that tells you it isn't, is simply incompetent! I too am 110 and can't gain weight. After years of having tests, incl thyroid (I figured I had Graves), tests always came back normal. A year ago I had a large goiter that turned out to be non-cancerous but I had to have half my thyroid removed. I ended up on 50 mcg and now 75 mcg of Synthroid. Since the dosage increased 2 mos ago, I have had SEVERE leg and foot cramps that wake me up several times during the night. Plus when I wake up, I feel an aching in my legs and wonder if that is not "restless leg syndrome". I am not sure if that syndrome is related to thyroid disease or Synthroid. I have not read about that one anywhere so far. I hate the idea of being on this med from what I have read and am considering Armour.

Two things I have learned though are: 1. If you have thyroid disease, you MUST have your adrenal levels checked. Even the drug info states this must be done before any thyroid treatment and 2. if your doc doesn't listen to you, find a new one. The best article I have read for thyroid disease is Gail's Thyroid Tips. it is a real eye opener.

Im on it right now, have been for about 2 years.. I haven't had any bad side effects, My boobs do get a bit bigger around the 3rd patch change but can you really complain about that.. And ive had a slight decline of my sex drive but nothing too horrific. Although i get emotional a lot easier, not crazy though.. More like the cry during those pathetic hallmark commercials, Nothing Major though.The only thing i don't like is the black film it leaves behind when you change it, but for all the good, the small bad is something i can defiantly deal with.
I recommend this 100%, but you should always research your BC before you start it, compare all the good with the bad, from ALL sources. Read actual Peoples side effects not just the company and form your own opinion. The best thing you can do for yourself is to be aware.
-A.

I had been taking Yasmin 28 for about 2 years with very little side effects. About 3 months ago, my doctor prescribed me the new version, Yaz. Since then my moods have been very extreme, and I am known as a very mellow, non-moody person! One week I'm very confident, happy and content. The next I'm ready to break up with my boyfriend, criticizing every little thing he does. The week after that, I'm depressed, lonely and very emotional. I'm in the middle of my pack now so I will have to finish it up, but at least I am aware and I will try my best to control my moods this month (mind over matter as they say). But I will definitely be switching prescriptions.

I'm so glad I googled side effects of Yasmin and found this site. All of the sudden my mood swings for the past almost YEAR make sense. I started out fine. The pill was great, and I haven't had to worry about acne at all. Of course I gained a few pounds, but not too much. However, I'm a pre medical student trying to study for the MCAT this summer. I've been SO tired and drained and majorly depressed that I just can't seem to concentrate. I feel like I'm always crying over the stupidest stuff (AKA: no reason at ALL), and my grades are starting to suffer. Hopefully now that I've read this, I can stop taking this pill and see an improvement. It's just not worth the depression. I'm 22 right now, and until recently had never had a suicidal thought. I was starting to panic, because I couldn't identify the cause of my depression. I'm a good student, have lots of friends, and have the most amazing boyfriend and family. Life is good, I shouldn't feel this bad. Now that I have a clue as to what this may be, I can fix it.

The only side effects I have noticed are moodiness and low iron levels. My mood changes constantly, and a Hallmark commercial is enough to make me cry. I don't feel depressed, and most of the time I am fine. My fiance and I get into arguments all the time over trivial things, and until now, I didn't want to blame it on hormones, but after reading others' posts, I definitely think Yasmin is the cause for it. I never used to be this sensitive over every little thing.

Regarding iron levels: Pre-Yasmin, my iron count was alway high. I regularly give blood, and had never had a problem until recently, and I have been told twice in the last few months that my iron count is too low to donate. I thought that it was because I wasn't getting enough iron-rich foods, and have even taked iron supplements occasionally to help with fatigue (I can't go to late movies anymore b/c I will fall asleep in the theater), but nothing seems to help.

I am getting married in May, and I am afraid if I go off of Yasmin now, it will mess with the regularity of my cycle, and I would rather not be on my period on my wedding day and on my honeymoon. I don't know if it would be better to wait it out (I have been planning on getting off birth control all together once we're married). Any advice?

Guest, #36378-

if what you want is to be "touched" -go to Hallmark

to others-I don't get this at all...seems like you are all attacking multiple people here who were interestested in sharing information as I've read several posts what appear to be from all different people. It was completely refreshing to loads and loads between three people over and over again...

Guest, #36378-

If what u want is to be "touched"-go to Hallmark.....

for someone whose concerned with being "touched", your behavior and manners speak of someone with little sensitivity and much to be desired

good luck on getting better.

I'm with the formers and i've found both inforamation and conversation helpful

Guest, #36378-

Go get "touched" at Hallmark if that's what will help ya. No one needs that kind of nasty rant here....no place for it. Yuck!

Flowerbabies , how you appreciate how this person expressed themself-no idea. Hideous!

I've been on Yasmin for 6 months. At first I thought I would get used to the moodiness and the dry flaky skin. Then my appetite increased a lot! I was once an active person who took an interest in physical fitness. Since being on Yasmin I have gained about 10 lbs. and have no interst to move any more. When I have time off all I want to do is watch T.V. or cry to hallmark commercials. My boyfriend thinks I'm nuts and the pressure on my stomach is unbearable sometimes. I am going off Yasmin today and going to try to find something that fits.