Jamaica symptoms and conditions

I’ve been on the ring for a year now. I loved the convenience of not having to take a pill every day. But I’ve gained 13 lbs over the past year and now I’m convinced it had to be the ring. I had asked my doctor before going on any birth control if there was a risk of gaining weight but she told me that was a myth and not to worry about it. So when I gained about 10 lbs the first 4 months I was on the ring I just chocked it up to being a newlywed, turning 29 and just over all weight gain. Then about 6 months after being on the ring I realized I looked and felt bloated all the time. It was like PMS bloating but it never went away. So for the past two months, I’ve been watching what I eat and working out. I had noticed that I seemed less bloated but to my surprise this week when I went to the doctor I hadn’t lost a single pound. I’ve decided I’m going to switch to the pill and hope I’m able to lose the weight. So I’d tell anyone that’s going on the ring, if you notice ANY weight gain don’t make excuses and get off the ring ASAP before you gain more. I’d love to hear from anyone that had success in losing the weight after getting off the ring but you probably aren’t online looking up the ring once you’re off…

Im 44 years old and have been on Diovan 80mg for five years, it works great for my blood pressure and chest pains, the side affects are very crazy! the change up as if you have the flu. Weight gain is also up and down! I've tried to just get off it on my own and started very a very high blood pressure with chest pains. Currently Im trying more fresh ginger and water tea, it seems to be working for the headaches, stomach pains and nausea. Also you should look up Jamaica flower tea, it works great for the leg cramps and back pains, use it hot with ginger, lemon and a pack of spenda. Cut back on your red meats and eat more fish baked. The side affects come and go, but risk is greater of without some control of your pressure.

Hi Silke,
Thank you for responding to my post. Since writing it, I have been to my family doctor who actually shook his head and mumbled something about "women networking, men never do this" when I showed him the printed out pages from this site. His advice for my chest pains, etc. to feel better is"a nice week in Jamaica without the kids". I cried. Today I had an apointment with my gyno and I was prepared for more of the same. Instead he told me that I was the first of his patients to complain of side effects from Yasmin but that he would research it, call the pharmecutical company and get back to me about what he finds out. (I asked him specifically to find out about treatment or relief for the symptoms). I am also going to report these to the makers of Yasmin, and recommend that everyone here do the same.(unless of course you already have and I'm just behind...)
I've been off Yasmin for two weeks now and am even worse symptom wise. If anyone has had severe symptoms (chest pain, pressure,anxiety,hair loss and growth, etc) and has gotten well again, please post! I am a little discouraged when I see how long these symptoms are lasting.
Determined to find a solution,
Kath

Taking Doxycycline for sinus/bronchitis infection. Still have a bad deep dry cough.. wondering if its not from the medication... also have what looks like bug bites on my lower cheeks.. but thinking it might be a rash. Definitley have the headache and disconnected feeling.. can't concentrate or handle reading/light. Heading for Jamaica in 4 days.. I'm gonna stop taking it now.. (only have a few days left).