Heather symptoms and conditions

I got mine put in on February 11. Since then I have been spotting non-stop until 8 days ago when I got my period. My periods are usually only 4 or 5 days but I won't stop bleeding. also the headaches are AWFUL. I always get bad headaches with my period, but I've had this horrible pounding headache for several days that won't respond to any medicines. Has anyone else had this??? I'm scared and don't know what to do. thanks!
heather

My name is Heather I am now 32 years old I took levaquin when i was 29. After i took levaquin I went on a roller coaster ride I have yet to be able to get off of. First when i took it I had the worst night mares i have ever had only to wake up to a splitting headache and a very sore body. took another one the next day same reaction.I figured it was the bronchitis that was causing the problem. on the third day i was worse still I could hardly move. I stopped taking the drug. after another two days i felt better. two weeks later I was out with my father and he noticed a rash on my legs. I was also starting to get little blood blisters. I started to become concerned and the next day after going to the zoo with my family i came home and my legs were swollen three times there normal size and very sore. I put them up just to find the felt like play dough had been stuffed in to them and I had blood blisters the size of pencil erasers. I made an appointment to see the doctor. he said and i Quote " Heather I have No idea what the Hell you have" he sent me to a specialist. between the time of my first appointment and the appointment with the specialist my legs stopped working from the hips down i was 90% paralyzed (not spelled right ) they just wouldn't work right. My ten year old daughter was helping me get to the bathroom. I was soooo sick i had a headache all the time couldn't eat or sleep and when i did it was only for a few hours I couldn't move very well and to get up out of bed hurt so bad i almost fell every morning. by the time i had gotten to the specialist I had gone to the E.R. three times for the pain.and the last time was because my toes stopped moving altogether. at the appointment the doctor ran all kinds of tests checking me for everything from S.T.D.s (which i have been happily married for years) to Lupus. I felt Like and 80 year old Lady And like i said i was only 29. after the extensive tests and everything coming back normal the doctor put me on a steriod. for 4 months i was told i had to take prednisone After the first dose i could move again I still hurt but i could move.But now i had the side effect from that. i was gaining weight like it was going out of style, but at least i could move. after the 4 months things seemed normal kinda. I could move but if i sit still to long my legs go numb not fall sleep go completely numb even if i am standing to long. I am still afraid that i will wake up again feeling like i did that Fall three years ago. I still have problems but im not sure they are tied in but it wouldn't surprise me in the least. I only took three Pills of Levaquin three years ago!!!! How long does this stuff hang on really??????

I have been on the nuvaring for about 3+ years now. I am 28 years old.

I am experiancing slight weight gain, vaginal dryness and nearly no sex drive anymore. This started about a year ago. I don't do anything else to my body. I work out and am very healthy. I want to possibly switch BC's but don't know which to try.

Any suggestions?? I know that everyone experiances BC's differently.

Thanks. Heather

It is sad to see people are still being prescribed this poison. This is the Medication that killed my wife last year in August. PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THIS POISON. This is not good for you and will cripple you and possible kill you as in my wife's case. I hope you all get better from the side effects from this poison and stay far away from this POISON LEVAQUIN please!!!!!

Hey to All.
I know that the ALA study got everyone upset and I am happy we all emailed her.We all pretty much got the same response from Heather,defending the study and the integrity of the results.If only this investigation would conclude!
The Merck company contacted our Senator and indicated there was a conclusion and then ,they never got back to her before the weekend.I will have news early in the week.Please everyone just keep on voicing your concerns by reaching out any way you can.Sometimes it seems unbearable and I have to take a break with the communications on this website but,I continue my communication with my local contacts and the FDA.
I would love quick results and everyone would love this to get the publicity this story deserves but,if you look at how far we have come getting attention focused on this drug it is amazing.
This website has been here for years and people have complained and nothing has been accomplished until now.Our system is so broken it will take time to fix it.Drugs get approved everyday and when they are put out for multi use,the population benefit -risk ratio changes and there is little oversight on this matter.
The problem is much bigger than just notification of updated side effects,which indeed is why our son died from this drug.It is reporting adverse events to the FDA and the drug company and following up on your report.We can only fight within the system of the government that is in place at the moment and push for change to take place in there programs.
This is what has take place as of this year,The FDA's new 'Safe Use "iniative(which when it gets further developed will increase our partnerships with physicians as well as patients) and the July 2008 AAM report" Education in Safe and Effective Prescribing Practices" which aims to address the education of the next generation of physicians on how to best use medicines.This may help in notification practices and over prescribing but, we want the drug companies to lose the unprecedented control over the clinical research and and evaluation of there own drugs.What other company in the USA, gets to self regulate.Change will come ,we have asked for accountability by having a signature exchange when new and updated side effects are found.Full disclosure of all reported adverse events to doctors from the company representatives,with signature required upon full understanding of the benefit -risk ratio change. A prescriber should know all the good and the bad about a medicine they have chosen to dispense,if not then they should not be able to dispense it.If we were not knowledgeable about selling mushrooms and we sold the poisonous ones ,because we did not take the time it would take to educate ourselves about them,would we not be legally responsible for our actions.
Accountability is what we are asking for and maybe the candyland doctor prescribing practices would stop.They seem to ,not have a responsibility to their patients and the company has no responsibility to the prescribers,so who is responsible for our safety?
I will keep fighting for real change and all you people must do the same ,make an appointment with your representatives and have them contact our Congress representative of NY,maybe with enough onboard we can get the legislation we need to put a law in place for proper notification practices.Kirsten E. Gillibrand Member of the US House of Representatives 120 Cannon House Office Builing Washington, D.C. 20515
This is how change is made ,if you want to help please go forward and do this and don't stop until they listen.I am always willing to do whatever I can,it is physically exhausting and sometimes I just have to step away but, my daily review of this site has not stopped and my fight will continue.Dave and I sit here and our hearts just break for all but, we need people to push their Representatives they do work for the people just remind them of that.Any one with questions or that wants to communicate via private email just ask for my email address or phone number or leave me yours and a time and I will be sure to contact you,Kate M.

Please be sure to read the article and contact or email the following individual: Heather Grzelka
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I have invited her to review the Medications.com site and contact any parent to discuss the negative side effects that their children have suffered. The word needs to get out about the living nightmare that some families have endured all due to the pediatricians that are not aware of the adverse reactions to Singulair and continue to prescribe this drug.

I was on SSRI's for a while (lexapro, zoloft) when I finally couldn't take the tiredness, weight consistency, and NO sex drive. So I tried Wellbutrin SR 150 2x a day. Started off at 150 for a few days and felt like I was given a new life! I had never felt so good. Then it was time to increase my does to the 300mg. I started getting headaches, dizziness, my ears are ringing so bad I can't hear very well anymore. So I went back down to 150mg per day. I don't feel as tired, but it's still there. The ringing won't go away and I am still dizzy. The funny thing is, is that I can almost guarantee it's the same time everyday. I get the dizziness and headaches around 3pm, they go away(most of the time I have to lay down) and by about 5pm they're gone, but by about 10pm they're back. And it happens every day like clockwork. I like the way I feel (minus the headaches and dizziness, and ringing) my brain doesn't feel "numb" like I did on the Zoloft or Lexapro, and I have lost a few pounds which doesn't hurt, but I don't think I should feel like this everyday. I want a medication that I can feel good on without headaches and dizziness. And PLEASE no ringing in the ears. It's good to know that other people are experiencing these side effects, I really thought I was the only one.

Hi

I just ran upstairs to look at what Antibiotic I was on last and it's the same one. I got a rash on about day 7 and googled it and saw all the patients with lots and lots of complications. Actually I mentioned this to the doctor when I went back and she said lots of people react badly to it ...she could even take it. You think they should have to warn you of the serious side effects ...
I wonder why they are using this antibiotic all of a sudden as I have never heard of it before!!!
Interesting ....you should have this in your medical records in case you are in an accident.

There are on line sites that people post reactions to things that others can read....you should add yours....like I said SCARY!!!!

Jackie



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From: "Heather" ******
I just googled Levaquin and read this: Quinolones, including LEVAQUIN, may also cause central nervous system stimulation which may lead to tremors, restlessness, anxiety, lightheadedness, confusion, hallucinations, paranoia, depression, nightmares, insomnia, and rarely, suicidal thoughts or acts. That describes what happened to me.

Please contact me if you would like to help by sharing your story with the media,I am looking for stories of recovery after stopping the medication.Please use my private email under kate2 or just reply under this posting.Kate M.

I've been taking Adderall XR 30mg per day for two years. I've gained 20 pounds and feel terrible. My doctor keeps telling me he doesn't know why I'm gaining weight. That is making me feel even worse!!! Can anyone tell me what's going on??? I also take Wellburtin & Lexapro. Before I took any of these medications, I asked the doctor if I could gain weight from them. He told me that these particular drugs do not cause weight gain. The thing that's so frustrating is, I was put on these drugs for anxiety and depression (results of an abusive marriage). How can I begin to feel better about myself if I'm gaining lots of weight? That just kills it for me. Can anyone out there offer some advice? My doctor won't even let me take an appetite suppressant. I take Adderall in the A.M. If I want, I can go right back to bed and sleep again. I also get hunger pains about 2 hours later!!! Help!!

Hi,

I just found this site, as I am looking for an explanation for the extreme joint pain that I am having, along with swollen ankles/feet. I have been dealing with some type of chronic contact dermatitis that no one has been able to solve, since last July. I have been on numerous steroids, then on Cyclosporine, for several months, which can play havoc with your kidneys. I also started taking Singulair for the itching, which is one of the few things that has really helped. Since November, I was taking Singulair on and off. But, as I recall, I began taking it daily since around late January. Around late February, I began having joint pain, which still continues, and lately, is becoming excruciating! When it first began, I blamed it on the Cyclosporine and kidney breakdown. But, since I have been off that, the pain has continued to worsen. Then I thought it may have something to do with the Doxepin, which I also take at night for the itching. I stopped taking that two nights ago, but the pain continues to worsen.

Now, from what I am reading, these blogs make me believe it could be the Singulair. Can anyone tell me how long it takes for the pain to go away once you stop taking the Singulair????? I will gladly stop taking it if this pain will go away. In fact I will be thrilled, because I was suppose to begin testing next weak for possible Lupus, because it doesn't seem that the Physicians who prescribe Singulair, are well aware of these issues.

I would appreciate anyone who can give information as to how long it takes for the side effects to subside. Thank you!!!
(In pain in Boca Raton, FL)

Hello to all. I am so glad I am not crazy. I found this site 1 day before my appointment to have the Mirena removed. I am so glad I did. I will give you a little history of myself. I'm 29 years old with 3 children. In July 2006, I had my 3rd child, and 4 days later I went into cardiac arrest. They diagnosed me with Postpartum Cardiomyopathy. While I was in the hospital they told me I could never become pregnant again. It would be too risky, cause the next time I could die. I was in a coma for 5 days, so waking up to that was hard to take. Before I left the hospital, they begged me to have a tubal. I told them no. When I went to see my doctor 5 weeks later, she wanted to put me on the Mirena, but she had to get my heart doctor's approval. He said according to what I have, I could even go on oral contraceptives and he wouldn't be concerned. But I read the literature on the Mirena and I decided that this was the best thing for me. The doctor inserted it in November 2006. It was very uncomfortable when she put it in. Then the side effects started, but until almost a year later, I didn't realize it was from the Mirena, since I was on heart medication too. The heart doctor took me off my heart meds in June 2007. Then that was when I realized that the symptoms was coming from the Mirena. I had absolutely no sexual desire. I felt horrible, but I couldn't help it. I told my husband of 10 years and he kept telling me to go get it removed. My back and neck hurt all the time. I had gained 16 pounds and felt bloated all the time since I have been on it. I thought that I was doing something way off, now I know that it was the Mirena. I had no energy at all. I felt like I could stay in the bed all the time and then when I would go to bed I couldn't sleep or if I did I kept waking up. I have been stressed and depressed. Then my throat hurt all the time. Also I have heartburn all the time. I have never had heartburn, except when I was pregnant. Then I bled 3 weeks out of 4 every month. So I have to wear a pantyliner all the time. So having to do that has caused yeast infections all the time (which I have never had before). I have never had that in my entire life. I have always been regular and normal. I have had abdominal pains, joint pains. I couldn't stand it anymore. I went to the doctor yesterday for my appointment to have it removed that I made 3 months ago. She said that she could give me this and that for some of symptoms, but I told her I just wanted it out. So thank goodness it's out and hopefully I will be able to see some improvements in my body. Already I have no bloating. I was able to get a pair of pants on today that was too tight last week. How amazing was that. I really wish I had googled this over a year ago or I would have never had it put in.
Thanks to all the ladies that I have listed their symptoms, to prove to me and others that we are not crazy.

i have been using the ring for the last three months for menstrual suppression because of a suspected case of adenomyosis. I have noticed lately that my whole vagina and cervix area are swollen and sore. I also too do not want to have sex and i could rip anyones head off at the drop of a hat...which is worse...bleeding for a year or feeling like you have vaginal elephantitis?

I had the mirena fitted to cure my PMT's, I have had the mirena fitted 2 years now only side effect was a little weight gain until this last month i have had constant breast pain, I haven't seen this listed much as a side effect i am very worried has anyone else suffered with this side effect

heather

Recently i got switched from Apri (generic for Yasmin) to Balziva. My new gyno said it would be more effective with the other medications (Lamictal and Zoloft) and would help with pms symptoms. For the past few months that I've been on Balziva I've been very depressed and moody. I have two periods a month, which are very painful, breast pains, headaches, nausea, insomnia and frequent break outs, i thought all of which were normal with the switch. Then i started researching Balziva and other closely related pills and all the results found to be very similar.. all with side effects of depression. If you have depression or any similar disorder, reconsider when taking this medication, I am thinking of switching myself, it's nice to get this information from other women in the same situation.. because I sure didn't get it from my doctor. Of course I can't pin point this straight to this exact drug, but it all started once i got on Balziva, and after reading so many other womens comments it makes a lot more sense, mostly with why I have been so down. I hope this helps anyone else looking for answers

Hi!
I have ulcerative Colitis. I had a bad flare up since Thanksgiving 07.I have been on Prednisone since the beginning of Dec.07. The first 3 days it was giving to me by IV every 6 hrs.I was hospitalized due to tremendous blood lost. After this my doctor put me on 60 MG a day. 6 pills of Asacol and I also was on ennama with Cortisone which totally almost killed me. The side effects were sooooooooooooo bad,let say I had them all.Right now I'm dealing with the side effects of the evil Pill " Prednisone" Moon face and this awful bloating in my upper abdomen, tiredness, no energies, heavy legs. It makes it really hard for me to get out & around.I hope my doctor will get me off this Prednisone. Not only messes it up your normal living no it also makes you look like a ugly bulldog! I hate it!

I am 35 yrs old. My son was born 7/2/6 I got the Mirena inserted on 8/31/06. Right after I had my son. My body doesn't react well to the birth control pill and did not want to get pregnant. My Gyn said there is a slow release of hormone so I wouldn't even notice any changes. My period was off but I just had my son. In March I went to my primary and she put me on Zoloft since I was experiencing anxiety, a constant flush, and insomnia (kinda feel like your going crazy at certain times of day). I never had these before giving birth (and its not the stress of my son). They did blood work it came back fine. I took yoga, acupuncture and Zoloft, nothing is working 18 months later I went to my primary office and seen a nurse practitioner and she said take the Mirena out-she herself had certain side effects that I had. My Gyn says that is not the cause, it could be the Zoloft. How confusing is all this. I am really considering having it removed soon. I want to feel myself again. I'm sure my husband does too. Anyone with info. on after the Mirena is removed and how I might feel would be helpful. At least I have idea what might lie ahead even though every one is different.I am so glad I found this site. Ladies take care of yourselves. There will be happiness again.

I HATE YASMIN!!!!!! This pill is horrible! The anxiety attacks, fear, panic attacks, crying for no reason, and heart palpetations, are enough to make you crazy! I quit Yasmin mid pack with 10 days left to go! I just couldn't put anymore of that poison in my body. I am still not feeling well. I have been off of it for 10 days. My doctor, PCP, said that my serotonin levels were so low from the Yasmin. My gyno was a total jerk about it and told me that I was just having a bad day! I did not want to hear that! I am now on Zoloft to replace the serotonin. We're taking it month by month to see when I can stop on the Zoloft. The Zoloft is helping. I am also taking the B Super Complex twice a day. That does seem to help too! My mornings are really bad. I wake up in a panic for no reason whatsoever. Then I am nauseated until around noon. I usually throw up or come close to throwing up each morning. I am hoping this will go away soon! I try to keep busy all day so my mind doesn't have time to start feeling down. I just want to be myself again! I can't wait for this poison to be out of my system! It is EXTREMELY BAD 12-15 days before my period! Right now, I only have like 9 okay days a month and that is the week after my period starts and a few days the next week. Then the horrible emotional feelings start again! This site is keeping me going! I m sorry that all of you ladies had to go through this, but it is nice to know that I'm not crazy! Keep the inspiring posts coming ladies! My prayers and thoughts go out ot you! Look forward to hearing from any of you that can help or may have advice! Heather

I too am having great problems on Yasmin. The fist week my moods was great and I though wow this is going to work for me! Then I started getting realy bad night sweats and yuck sweaty feet all the time then, my breasts started to hurt all the time like I was pregnant. The worst then came... it was like I had the flu 24/7 I had diareah none stop...sick all the time. The heart thing that so many of you are going through scares me to no end! I have a heart pelpatation too. I'm going off it today after reading all this. No way! I would rather have heavy periods.
THanks
Heather

I have been on Prednisone for 4 months for sudden Rheumatoid Arthritis, while waiting for back surgery for a herniated disc. Drs. say the two are not connected in any way. I was taking 10 mg.per day, being weaned off and now at 2 mg. per day. I have gained 45 lbs in these 4 months. I have the moon face, neck hump, HUGE abdomen (looks like I an 9 months pregnant) I am depressed, on pills for that. I want to be off this drug and never come back. The weight gain is terrible. I am 5 ft tall and usually 115 lbs. I won't go out anywhere and get my family to do shopping etc. I am not a happy person at all, I cry a lot.

Heather

Hi ladies...
I am new to the board and am absolutely having problems with yasmin. I was on estrostep for three years and switched over to yasmin because i hardly ever got my period while on it. Anyways ive been on yasmin for 2 months.. going on the 3rd month & i have been so sick. The sickness doesnt happen until Im suppose to start that week of placebo pills. I will get diarehha horrible & also get nausea so bad i cant even hold up my head. I will also get pretty bad cramps as well. During this time.. im not even spotting. The rest of the month is alright. I will be very moody & sometimes have no sex drive, although sometimes my sex drive will flip flop and i will be really in the mood. You know what im saying... let me know

Thanks Ladies
Heather

Hey Heather, I was wondering if they told you what kind of Nephritis it is because from the discreption, I think it's the same as me, I'm only 15 though, it's pretty tough, wining is apart of it because what else can you do, I stopped wining because theres not much anyone can do. Anyways I was on 60mg a day for abour three months instead of just one and I had a biopsy too, they ten weaned me down VERY SLOWLY, felt like forever, then I came down to 30mg every other day, it's been 8 months and I went back for another biopsy and they said its safe to go down to 25mg now, I hope it makes a difference, but You should tell your husband that he would be really lucky if they wean him off, and the moon face will come down faster than you think, they weght gain also, but he has to remember that some of the weight gain is due to the fluid that the prednisone makes you retain, and yes the duritics(waterpills) will make you feel less puffy but it doesn't do much, the most effective way to lose the fluid is by IV. Its a good idea that you be there for him, because you change so fast in such a small time, it'll take awhile for him to get his self esteem and confidence back, but it's all with time. Keep you head up.

--Selasie

Don't feel so bad, Heather. We are not told of the dangers of Pred. only it's supposed to help us. In many cases it does help us. But the side effects are so many, ranging from mild to severe. I was on it for 4 yrs. I no longer take it. I will still have side effects for a long time but hopefully it will go away. Don't blame yourself. We are not educated on this drug and neither are our spouses or family. Just be there for him and when he gets angry let him get angry, just go in another room or take a walk. He will get it out of his system and act better. He will also feel insecure about his looks. Keep reminding him of your love and devotion. Looks do not matter. IT WILL GET BETTER, I PROMISE..........: )

my daughter was put on prednison at the age of 19mnths
she is on 15mg/5ml,15ml dayly and now she is on 7.5ml
a day for 10 days and then im suppose to just quit it and poeple have told me not to just stop it im suppose to gradually take her off of it .Im getting a second oppinion
today but if you have any suggestions please email me.

heather