Perfect health symptoms and conditions

I am a 35 year old male in perfect health. last week i received two Kenalog injections in my trap muscles to to treat muscle spasms{trigger points) from a pinched nerve in my back. When I went home later that day as I layed down I begin having severe heart palpitations. I went to my doctor and my blood pressure was very high 169/94 with a heart rate of 127. For the last week I have been experiencing anxiety attacks, insomnia, hot flashes, sweating, nervousness jittery, very emotional. I had my heart checked out and had bloodwork drawn all normal. I was put on lopressor 50 mg 2times per day and xanax to help me sleep at night. I am crawling out of my skin! I can feel my heart beating all hours of the day and night! It is driving me crazy!! I regret getting the injection!!! The doctor told me it could take 2 months before the steroid leaves my body. I hope I will not have any lasting affects of the drug! I am very nervous these symptoms will not go away! I also am experiencing headaches and burning in my stomach. I am also always hungry and yet I am losing weight.Im thinking about seeing an endocrinologist. Im scared!!

Has anyone experienced tremors and anxiety from taking this medicine? I was in perfect health before a dental procedure turned bad made it necessary for me to receive this medicine. I have been done with it for a few weeks and feel like I am falling apart.

I am 26 years old, 5’6” and weigh 112 lbs. I have had the Mirena in since June 2008. Where do I start? This IUD was suggested to be by my OBGYN after the birth of my second baby. I really trust my OB so I agreed to have it inserted. I made a quick decision with LOTS of emotions behind it (I got pregnant with my second baby when my first was only 5 months old…so I was a little freaked out by the thought of getting pregnant for the third time in the near future). I can only take one other hormone-based form of birth control (the pill with NO estrogen), so this seemed like the answer to me. I was given a Mirena pamphlet from my OB, and it did NOT list several of the side effects that I have experienced over the last year. The insertion was indeed pretty painful. To me, it felt like I was having pretty strong contractions. It took about 20 minutes from start to finish. I had cramping and steady bleeding for the first 3 months. I then had no period for about 6 months, which was nice. I did, however, completely lose my sex drive. I am always tired, moody, irritable, and emotional (all of which are not common for me to experience on a regular basis). I have trouble focusing and thinking of the right word I want say. I have mild but annoying acne on my face and neck, eczema on my hands, elbows and a few spots on my legs. I have knee pain when I run/jog, and I just don’t feel like myself. I am in perfect health otherwise, and no history of the above symptoms that I listed. Currently, I have a normal period every month that lasts a week (before they only lasted about 4 days), then a week after it stops, it starts up again. I called my doctor and they say that’s normal. After intercourse, I have cramping and bleeding (that’s a fairly new symptom). So imagine having sex when you don’t feel like it whatsoever and then knowing that you will have cramping and bleeding afterwards…sign me up!! My husband has been so patient with me, but has finally had it. He wanted me to look into it and make an appointment. I am so thankful that I found this site. I was so worried when I didn’t have a sex drive and I felt myself blaming my husband for things that I assumed he was thinking. I have been praying about it and know that God led me to this site to see what other women are suffering from and going through with this IUD. Aside from all of its nasty side effects, I wanted to let all of you know what I have discovered could happen to an unborn baby if the mother has an IUD. First of all, if you become pregnant, you need to get down to your doctor right away and have it removed. However, there are no guarantees that during the process of the removal, they won’t bump the baby causing either a miscarriage or birth defects. That just breaks my heart. To me, it’s not worth it. The other thing that worries me is that, after getting it removed, are my chances of having a perfectly healthy baby in the future lessened because I had a foreign object inserted into my body? No one can say for sure. It’s just something that time can only tell. I really would discourage with all of my heart, NOT TO GET THE MIRENA or any form of IUD.
Anyway, I have an appointment scheduled on August 18 (wish it was sooner). My insurance doesn’t see this as an emergency or life-threatening, so I have to pay my full detectable of $200 to have it removed. That kept me from doing it a few weeks ago. I now know that you can’t put a price on the happiness of your marriage, your health, and the health of the baby that you could very well become pregnant with. I wish you all the best and will definitely update you on the removal and how I feel. God Bless. SAO

Hi!
I add Mirena inserted in arch. I had mine inserted, no for birth control, but to give me lighter periods. When I asked my doctor, they told me there were no side effects. I was fine for the first few months. I had a lot of spotting, but no more heavy periods. But I was getting headaches every day, lower back pain, and I was always tired. The realized something was wrong when I weighed myself and gained 7 pounds in two months. I am a very healthy eater with two small kids, I have no time to sit down, so I don't know how I could have gained the weight. I went to my regular md and got a complete physical. I went back two weeks later for the results and she told me all of my tests and the numbers were perfect. She sad I was in perfect health. She wanted to treat me for depression and give me a sedative to relax me. I told her I wasn't depressed and not going to take the meds. I forgot to mention to her about the mirena. When I got home I remembered that has been the only change in my life. I did the research, and so many of you had the same problems as me. Well I called my ob, and of course they said they never heard of such side effects, but I demanded it be taken out. I had it removed on Tuesday July 7th and I still have a lot of heavy bleeding, but at least I am feeling better. Good luck to you all.

I'm still taking the pill and I feel dizzy, nauseous, anxiety & tired a lot of the time. This is very uncharacteristic of me. I've been taking it for 2 years now, and I thought I had a brain tumor or something, so I had an MRI, and nothing. Then, I thought I had a heart problem, so I had all sorts of blood work, EKGs, heart x-rays, etc. and I'm in "perfect" health. I kept thinking that it was something after I stopped nursing, and I realized it's because that's when I started taking this new pill. I think I'm going to stop at the end of this month - don't know why I haven't stopped yet!

I am thinking of calling my doctor today to schedule an appointment to have my Mirena IUD removed. I had it inserted about 1 year ago. In August of 2008 I turned 37. My original thought was I was getting older and although I had been in perfect health up to this point, I figured my age was catching up to me. Now I am starting to think differently. Here's my story:

The day of my birthday party an overwhelming wave of vertigo swept over me and I ended up on the floor (and no, I wasn't drinking, it was a family party!). I was so dizzy and so sick I had to go straight to bed. I went to the doctor the next Monday and saw the PA. She thought I had an inner ear imbalance and gave me some Meclizine for the dizziness. That wave of dizziness ended before I had to take the medication but I held on to it in case I needed it in the future.

End of August nagging pain in my foot sent me to the doctor's office again. I had been ignoring it because I had no injury to my foot. Come to find out my foot was broken and I had a severe Vitamin D deficiency. I have no idea if this is related to the Mirena but I am adding it in for the consistency of my story.

Since my Mirena I have also had to get new glasses. My contacts drive me nuts and I can't seem to see out of them. This also happened when I was pregnant and my doctor told me it was the hormones from pregnancy causing the visual changes. I think this time it's the hormones in the Mirena causing me to walk around like Mr Magoo when I am wearing my contacts.

My brain is in a fog. I can't think clearly. As soon as I see a bed or a couch I am planted. I have no desire to do anything. If I could stay in bed all day I would. I really have no idea how I manage to get out of bed each morning and me a productive member of society. I am on Zoloft for depression. I have had to have my dose increased due to it not being as effective as it was when I first when on it. I have no patience when it comes to my kids and that kills me. I don't want to be a grumpy mom.

I have headaches everyday. Throbbing headaches where I swear I can feel the blood vessels in my brain pulse. Somedays it feels like I am about to have an anorysm. Other days my headache is confined to behind my eyes and I was contributing that to my contacts and vision changes.

This past month I have been to the doctor due to horrid jaw pain. My jaw actually locked up on me and I couldn't open my mouth. I have been fitted with a mouth guard for sleeping and was given a prescription for a muscle relaxer to help me not clench when I sleep.

And again this weekend greated me with the horrible experience of vertigo. I was grocery shopping last night and thought I was going to pass out in the middle of the frozen food aisle. My dizziness didn't go away with sleep. I woke up at 2am this morning still dizzy and unable to fall back asleep. I am trying not to move my head or my body for that matter too much today. The medication was brought out of the cabinet and I took one last night and one this morning. It isn't helping very much.

So, between the anti-depressant, the muscle relaxer, the dizziness medicine, and the constant supply of Advil I am consuming I am thinking now is the time to call my doctor. It was until my sister mentioned that all my problems seemed to have started when I got this monster implanted that I realized that yes, this was true. I want my health back. I want to enjoy my kids again.

My 12 yr. old daughter had her first gardasil shot last summer and her 3rd in January. She has been complaining of headaches, nausea, stomach pain, dizziness, confusion, as she put it 'she felt like an alien'. I just figured it was preteen/body change/that time of the month stuff and thought it would pass. She only complained of headaches a few times after the first shot, didn't even think of them being from the shot but then more after the 2nd shot, still didn't make a connection, and now it's an every day thing. This morning again the headache/nausea/stomach pain, crying from the pain and Tylenol isn't helping. I got her to go to school but after 2 hours had to go pick her up. She said it was worse. We will be back at the doctors for the 3rd time in 2 weeks. With the possibility of this being from the gardasil, I wish I had never gotten the shots. The not knowing, is this from the gardasil? will it pass? get worse? and what she is going through. No it's not worth it

Interesting earlier post about hearing pulse in ear.
I heard my blood squirting through my veins in/around my ear yesterday.
Didn't start prednisone until today. Figure that one out?

i'm a fourteen year old girl, who has been completely healthy my entire life. about a week or two after i got the gardisil shot, i went on vacation in the outer banks. when i returned i started experiencing severe abdominal pain, feeling nauseated, fatigued, having muscle pains and confusion. i went to my family doctor, who diagnosed me with the flu and gave me antibiotics. days later, i wasn't getting any better so my mom took me to the emergency room where i was put on an iv for dehydration. i was sent home with medicine for the abdominal pain, which gave me no relief. i returned to the emergency room several days later due to the same issues, and was put on an iv for dehydration again. they took blood to test for a bunch of different things, but everything came back normal. i was sent home again, and over the next month i was referred to a gastroenterologist, where i had a CT scan of my stomach, an upper gi/barrium swallow, an upper endoscopy with biopsies, a MRI of my brain, and tests done on my liver and gall bladder, all of which came back normal. i was admitted to the hospital on august 20th, the day i was supposed to start high school. i was put on an iv again, and had liquids dripping in me for about 12 hours. my gastroenterologist seemed to think i was bringing everything on myself and might have a minor case of IBS. the doctor made me talk to a psych, who basically told me i must be stressed and had to be bringing it on myself. the doctor sent me home, telling my parents to force me to go to school. i cried the whole way home from the hospital, no one was even trying to make me feel better, and i hated the doctors for thinking i could bring something like this on myself. i started my first week of high school later than everyone else, i felt completely exhausted and threw up in the bathroom between classes. a day at school takes everything out of me, and i have to spend the next day in bed. my mom and i just saw all these side effects of the gardisil shot and are convinced that's what caused all this. i couldn't try out for the volleyball team, i've lost 14 pounds, i might have to re-do my freshman year because i'm missing so much, i can't hang out with my friends, i can't even go to homecoming and im honestly depressed because of all. this has ruined everything for me. don't let anyone tell you it's all in your head, its not, this is real and its effecting a lot of girls. please think twice before getting the gardisil shot

I have been taking Lamictal since October of 2007. I experienced some of the symptoms (muscle pain in the head and neck) before I started the medication. I have experienced panic attacks since July of 2005. I have had mild heart palpations since I was in my mid 20's (I'm 36 now). I have had what I would consider a below normal energy level since my mid 20's also. Ok so like everyone else I am thinking I'm a hypochondriac! However, I was diagnosed August 28th 2007 with having Lyme’s Disease and also Hyper-Thyroid (same time, same lab-work). Two weeks later I was diagnosed with Bi-Polar Disorder (this is one thing I knew I was battling but didn't know how to handle it). My physiatrist started me on Lamictal and I did the standard ramp up to 200mg. I also was started on a 90 day treatment of Dyoxicycline for the Lyme’s and Methimazole for the Hyper-Thyroid. I was very very weak and was only able to stay awake for short periods of time (4 to 5 hours max). Just an fyi, I am not overweight, lazy or unmotivated. I have the physical appearance of perfect health. This, I think works against me as the Dr's seem to think I'm just whining. Mater of fact; my Primary Care Physician never tested me for Lyme’s. I went to an Urgent Care Center which tested me for Lyme’s disease and I came back positive (they also tested my Thyroid levels and found the problem with my THS levels) I told my Dr the results and he insisted I have same test done again. Guess what, new tests, same results.
My symptoms today are very similar to what I have seen posted many times. Muscle pain (entire body, some areas worse than others), heart arrhythmia, racing heartbeat, intense palpitations, nausea, foggy “un-plugged” mind, fatigue, weak muscles, muscle cramping (especially after repetitive motion, such as strumming a guitar), panic attacks (much more severe) and the latest addition to the group, Insomnia. Muscles pain in my head, fore-head, jaw, temple, neck (front and back), shoulders, is terrible to say the least. The pressure in my fore-head (right under my brow) makes me feel like I need to close my eyes or rest (resting does not relieve anything). The front of my neck is so tight at times it feels like my jaw is being pried down. I could go on and on.
On my quest to find out what else is going on with my body I have had 2 Echocardiogram’s on my heart and abdomen, 2Nuclear Stress Tests, blood work out the wa-zoo, MRI of my brain, 2 CT’s of my Head and Neck, Chest X-rays, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, and all revealing nothing.
Most doctor’s I have encountered seem to want to treat the symptoms, not the problem/disease. I believe I know why; we (the ones who are there for solutions) tell them what the symptoms are (how we feel). We of course are thinking “this will help with a diagnosis of the problem/disease”, when in fact (I feel); the doctor’s thought process stops there. They don't know what’s wrong with you but they do know what your symptoms are so....bingo, let's treat the symptoms. Don’t misunderstand what I am saying. I’m not saying, “Most doctor’s don’t know what they are doing” or “don’t take your meds”. I am saying you and I are one of the 20 to 30 patients most doctor’s see daily (100+ weekly). They may be caring and good people but they are just as human and fallible as you and I. My advice is this; (and I am taking my own advice) don’t always “pop” into your body what the doctor suggests/prescribes, without doing your own research. Heck most of us won’t buy a car or more importantly, send our kids off to a college with out doing your own research (we just don’t trust those shinny brochures). Your body and your health are worth you doing your own research. Just keep in mind, Pharmaceutical Reps are always at your Dr.’s office (sit in the waiting room for 10 minutes and I’m sure you will see one). Reps are paid to do one thing; encourage (push) the Dr.’s to promote use of the Pharmaceutical Companies drugs.
My wife and I have been doing our own research on Lamictal (after a year of taking this stuff) and the side effects associated with this drug. We have searched through many (many,many) web sites for information and we have talked with pharmacists and Dr’s for opinions. Although I’m am not thoroughly convinced that Lamictal is the cause of all of my symptoms, my wife and I have decided to lower my Lamictal slowly from 200mg to 100mg. I am now taking 150mg daily (three days now) and plan on staying at this level for a total of two weeks before lowering to 100mg. I do fear dropping the dosage to quickly (potential side effects) or lapsing into a mania. To help avoid a manic episode my wife and my immediate family are all “up-to-date” with my course of action. They are on “Red Alert” and have promised to keep a close eye on my behavior patterns and moods. (I don't want to put them through another hyper-mania episode, its much too devastating). I do want so badly to feel healthy and alive again and at this point I am rather frustrated with the Dr.'s ability to help me achieve this goal. Remember it is called “Practicing” Medicine. So now I’m going to practice a little, very carefully and cautiously.
As a foot note; I have recently (past two weeks) been re-tested for Lyme's with a negative response. I am keeping in mind Lyme's test are very inaccurate (still hoping this one is accurate). My thyroid is under control and normal, so.... let's see if dropping below 150mg of Lamictal will eliminate some of these other symptoms. I will keep you posted.
Erik

I've posted several times before, but it ahs been a while since I've updated on here. So a recap: Almost 33, have 3 kids(ages 13,11,and 7) Had insert on 12/27/07 after having used depo for many years with no major side effects...issues continually worsened over next few months. Had removal early May, 2008. Several issues cleared up within the first few weeks after removal, such as the joint pain, swelling, heartburn. Brain fog and moodiness became much better. Libido returned gradually as well. But I still have had no success in losing the weight gained over the last 6 months. Still 30 pounds heavier thatn was at insertion...increased workouts, decreased caloric intake, only lost 4 pounds in almost 3 months. Family doc even put me on meds to help with the weight loss, and they had opposite effect...I actually was hungry all the time and felt completely stoned! Acne still unrelieved to the point that I know have an appointment for a 2nd dermatologist as my first one ran out of options for me! Completely unable to clear up my face. Family doc wants to put me on antidepressants, but I don't' think that's the answer. Plus after all the problems I've had...don't trust a whole lot of meds anymore...especially ones that are known for reducing your libido! (Plus after all this and to STILL be overweight with acne...he'd be pretty depressed too!) Bloodwork all came back fine...actually a "Picture of perfect health!" The only thing he did say was that my testosterone level, although in normal range, was at the high end of normal. However, as I'm still young 30's, no one tested my hormone levels before...so I don't know what is normal for me. Will be talking to him about using an anti-androgen, like aldactone, to see if that will help. Not using any form of hormonal birth control any longer. As old-fashioned as it is...I now use a diaphragm and spermicide...and I'm actually pretty happy with it. I'm happy for all those ladies who had a flat belly again within a few weeks, and their faces cleared up almost instantly...but I must admit I'm jealous. I wish it was that easy for me. Good luck to all of you. Will post again in the future.

I had been diagnosed in Dec 2007 with multiple blood clots in my lungs, I have never had blood clots before, after two c-sections, two pregnancies.
I was so short of breath thinking it was stress due to holidays and work that my doctor advised I should have a V scan of my lungs and that was when I was told both lungs were "peppered" with clots, I need immediate medical attention, I had to give myself Heparin in my belly for one week. I was off work for 3 months, I too almost lost my life, if I didn't have an angel on my shoulder which told me "something is wrong see your doctor" my children would be without a mother, my husband without a wife and I was in total perfect health. I pray and thank God every day for my life.

I was prescribed Cipro for a UTI on 1/25/08. I took 500 mg for 7 days. About day four I began to experience intermittent "little pains" in my hands and feet. I thought it could be a side effect of Cipro but no big deal and would subside when I finished the prescription. Boy was I wrong. It has been two months and every week that goes by I feel worse. I have pain and mild cramping in my arms, hands, legs and feet on and off all day. The muscles in my neck and the back of my head tighten up and I get very lightheaded. When I get up in the morning I am extremely stiff and do not feel like myself most of the time. I have read many comments by others who have used this drug on several websites and I am quite worried at this point. Can I expect these symptoms to gradually subside or am I on the road to becoming an invalid? Sorry to sound dramatic but this is very upsetting. Has anyone found anything to help with these sort of symptoms or does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.

Have chronic back pain and have been on the the 100 mg patch for about 5-6 years and it's great. No side effect. Except now after getting into a car accident-not my fault-the courts are trying to take my license permanently-or
while I am on the the patches. Everything else makes me sick. Don't know what I am going to do. Live alone with cat and dog-outside of town-need physical therapy 3 times a week.....
patty

I still think a class action lawsuit should be filed and this product taken off of the market, i felt like i lost 3 years of my life on this medication!! Not to mention i put my husband and daughter thru hell!!

My 6 year old son has had all of these more or less. He has been on Singulair for about 5 months. We took him off last Friday when he started having seizures. It is only now that we are connecting the things he has complained about. He is still going through testing but everytime a test is done it is negative. He is in perfect health. The dr.s are stumped. What happens is, he smells a wierd smell. Then he sees lights. After this he has a bad headache and becomes weak so he lays down. Shortly thereafter he stiffens and starts shaking his arms and legs while clinching his hands. He also grunts and makes a buzzing sound and appears as though he only breathes out. the dr.s say it is not seizures but movement disorder and if it is Singulair it should be out of his system within 3 days... He is still having the seizure type fits and its been a week since we took him off singulair. He is still losing his temper and having horrible dreams as well. Cat scan was normal, EEG was normal, blood work is ok, they want to do an MRI but does this sound familiar to anyone?

I am 27 yrs old. I took OrthoCept for 9 years. Off one year and on Yasmin cuz doc says its the "best".
Started in Jan.
In perfect health, never been sick, hospitalized or have any illnesses, nor taking any additional medications.
Started with mood swings, anxiety and up and down. Blamed it to the 3 month "adjustment period".
9 months later, still "adjusting".

I have experienced alot of the side effects. I have felt as if I were depressed, but have NOTHING in my life to be depressed about. High Anxiety. Very scary panic attacks (never had one ever until this past 6 mths, have had 8) increase in breast size, breast soreness and tenderness when not having period, headaches (never had one before this yr either)NO SEX DRIVE (not even for pocket rocket) cramping, constipation (serious) I tried changing diet, fasting etc, nothing works. Lots of bloating.

I have layed in bed at night with my cell in my hand waiting to call 911 because I was certain I was going to have a heart attack.

Panic attacks have ruined my life. I do not go out. When I have one, my heart pounds and my mind races. I cant think or breathe and just feel like I am a freak.

I have seriously thought I was crazy. I have wondered how long it would take my friends and family to commit me. I am unable to focus on anything and I feel like I am shaking inside. I often feel like I am walking through a fog as if my life were not real, just a dream.

My relationships/friendships have desperately suffered. I have lost many friends because I have lost all interest in pretty much everyone and everything.

I have nothing to be depressed about. But yet I am not living.

Often when I sleep, my limbs fall asleep, this also never happened before in my life.

I quit Yasmin one week ago and entered therapy cuz I was convinced I had a chemical imbalance or an anxiety disorder but after reading this board, I am pretty sure I may be okay.

I have been having really bad headaches though since I went off and I was wondering if anyone else had experienced this? I read on a health board it was common but I was wondering if anyone knew how long it lasts? How long before all the Yasmin is out of your body? If you want, post here or email me please at ******

I think I am going to let my body be for awhile. Let my hormones do their own thing and feel normal for awhile. TROJANMAN......