Severe pain symptoms and conditions

I am posting this today from my hospital bed which I have been in for 4 days now! I'm here due to the direct effect of the NuvaRing....a blood clot in my lung which has also done some damage to my lung as well. I'm a 42 year old mother of an almost 5 year old. I was only on the NR under the recommendation of my OB for the hormone replacement in hopes it would help my headaches, he's thinking I may be going into early menopause. Well, let me just say, I've only been on it for 2 months and have experienced everything the previous posts have mentioned: lower back pain, increased headaches, cramping and pain, heavy bleeding, irritable, down right mean, impatient, anxious, depressed and absolutely NO sex drive!

Out of the blue I started to experience severe pain in my lower right rib area. It hurt no matter what I did, sit, walk, lay, talk, breath...anything I did put me in severe pain. I came right to the ER where they initally thought it was gullbladder or appendix, only to discover 6 hours later it was a blood clot in my lung. The Doctors were perplexed as to why a young, healthy and active person as myself would present with a blood clot. Through a process of illimination and reviewing my medical history the doctor determined it was due to the NR and I immediately removed it!!!

I had my Mirena IUD for 5 horrible months (Aug 09 to Jan 10). I posted my experience with Mirena about a month ago, but this is a quick listing of the side effects I experienced with an update about the removal of it:
SIDE EFFECTS
• Bleeding most of time (either light or a heavy period for two weeks each month)
• Yellowish, globby, very smelly vaginal discharge, when not bleeding
• Constant, severe pain in lower uterus, feeling like my body was pushing out the IUD
• Cramping higher up, like during my period
• Severe, debilitating pain in left ovary for one month (the third month after insertion)
• Weight gain (like 5mos pregnant…my clothes didn’t fit…and strange texture to skin on stomach
• Severe pain in abdomen
• Digestive difficulties
• Diarrhea
• Lethargic, it took 1-2 hours to get my body moving in the morning (my body felt like it was made of lead)
• Hair loss from the back…left and right sides of my head (at 5 months with it and now…after removal)
• Very oily scalp with three large, bizarre pimples on my scalp (at 4-5 months with it)…which is very strangely where the hair loss areas are
• Sores from the constant bleeding or maybe from pads rubbing
• No libido (a hug seemed to irritate me and I felt pressure on my stomach)
• Pain and numbness in my arms
• Lack of sleep. My body felt sore and tired all the time, yet I slept very restlessly

REMOVAL of IUD
I had mine removed at a clinic for women. I couldn’t wait to see my OBGYN. I was really sick and in pain. Removal was nothing and I only felt a very mild period-like cramping for the next 20 minutes. The severe cramping like labor pains stopped immediately once it was removed. With it, I bled for 5 months…I stopped bleeding as soon as it was out. My collarbones and hip bones re-appeared after 10 hours as the swelling of my body slowly went down. I felt energy come back as soon as it was out. I didn’t bleed at all and had no other obvious side effects for two days, but I did get my period on the third day. It was a very heavy period lasting 6 days.

If you can imagine, I bled for 5 months, so it was almost shocking to go to the washroom and NOT find blood each time. It took weeks to get used to that. I now have my next period, on schedule and things seem to be back to normal. The one thing that is really upsetting is the hair loss. I have a scrawny ponytail, like a 7-year-old girl now. I have long hair, so it will take YEARS to grow my hair out. That still has me crying daily, I am sadly admitting to all of you. I am working out like crazy at the gym, to get my weight back down (and it’s finally better), but I cry about the fact that I can’t feel my ponytail at the back of my head because it’s so thin and light.

My IUD was removed at a clinic, but I finally went to my appointment with my OBGYN a few days ago. She was sad when I told her I had it taken out. She was also happy when I said yes to it. Why would a doctor be emotional about what I do with MY body? It was bizarre. She RAVED about how wonderful this would be for me and I was only told about irregular bleeding as a possible side-effect...nothing more. I told her everything at this visit, as I could only speak with the receptionist when I called each month upset about pain or bleeding. I was told to give it time and wasn’t allowed to speak to my doctor. So, I explained the entire situation to her. She said in two years, she only had two patients with similar problems, and the other patient was that morning. She found it odd that we appeared on the same day…and had no other complaints for two years. Maybe because women end up removing it elsewhere (I had to wait more than one month to get in for the removal…but I went to a clinic the next day (thanks to a miracle and a cancelled appointment from another patient). Some women end up in emergency or remove it themselves. These doctors insert them, but they don’t always see the patients again. I know there are mostly horrific stories here, but why do our doctors claim to have such great reports from other patients?

My life is almost back to normal. I feel lighter, look better and have an interest in men again. I am however, still very upset about my hair-loss and haven’t adjusted to it yet. I am so glad I had mine removed. With Mirena, it’s not just the scary side effects, it’s also the ones that perforate the uterus or break off or cause serious medical issues. These are very dangerous and life-threatening problems. I personally, do not believe Mirena is safe, but at the very least, there should be full information given to each and every patient who decided to have one inserted. I would have never put my body at risk like I did, had I known about the possible side effects. The brochure from the medical company is a promotional brochure to sell them…and does not list half of what I went through with side effects. Good luck to all of you out there.

I have suffered flu-like symptoms, moderate to severe pain throughout my body, and a badly bloodshot eye. I have posted all the details of my reaction to Aldara, as well as other relevant information, on my blog at adilbookz.com.

59 year overweight old male. No drugs or alcohol. BP was 160/90 so M.D. prescribed and I have taken 10 mg Lisinopril once each morning for the past 9 days. Two incidents of severe nocturnal leg cramps including one last night. Cramps wake me screaming and moaning in severe pain, seriously scaring my wife. Occurs about two hours after I go to sleep. Although my leg feels strange the next morning, I have no concious recollection of the leg cramps! I will not take this medication again and will ask my M.D. for an alternative.

My major side effects include:

• Feeling ill.
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Itching (When hot or cold) Tube travel unbearable and feel like tearing skin off.
• Urine fluctuating in colour.
• Exhaustion
• Pain in upper right hand quadrant of abdomen
• Severe pain in legs when walking/standing Can’t walk without crutches most of the time.
• Pain in joints – especially knees and hips. Exacerbated by standing for periods of time.
• Muscle cramps/spasms
• Severe Exhaustion/Sleeping 18 hours a day
• Spots/acne/pus filled lumps in intimate areas and behind ears increasing
• Peeing lots
• Hair loss – hair very thin now
• Cholestatic
• Sharp stabbing pain in liver and can’t breathe sometimes (usually once daily)
• Diarrhoea
• Feel very weak
• Skin comes off when scratching
• Memory loss/confused – forget whether I’ve eaten or taken medication.
• Problems focusing
• Emotional
• Paranoid/Depressed/Miserable

I'm going to be on it for the rest of my life.

My mom has what the dr. said is bronchitis, he prescirbed 500mg Levaquin. She took the first pill today and immediately had allergic reactions, with fever, itching, hives, so called doctor and discontinued use. I then went online to read about reactions, etc. Unbelievable what I have found. Should definitely be taken off the market. I'm glad my mom had allergic reactions so she would not be on this drug further. The reactions of others online reminded me of reactions I had to antibiotic about 20 years ago, I do not remember the name of the drug, it was a drug I was not familiar with so don't remember it. I never had allergic or bad reaction to antibiotics in the past so didn't associate the antibiotic to the horrific pain I developed. I had a bad cough for a couple of months, docor prescribed antibiotic for a month, cough persisted so doctor prescribed a refill. After starting the refill, one foot began having severe pain, like a broken bone - finally went to the dr that prescribed antibiotic, he took an xray, said it must be a hairline fracture as nothing showed. I didn't do anything that would have caused a fracture that I could recall. That pain went on for over a month, getting worse instead of better, then my other foot began having pain, swelling. Then pain/swelling went up my legs to knees. Dr. gave me more antibiotics and painkillers. Pain/swelling went on up my body to ALL joints. It got so bad my clothes would not fit due to excessive swelling in feet, knees, legs, arms. Then pain got so bad I had to literally crawl to the bathroom. Dr. told me to use ice 20 minutes, then heat. I had to have ice and heat over my entire body 24 hours a day. Went to dr. again, had to get a ride, could not drive or even sit, had to lay down. Dr. still couldn't find anything wrong, even after arthritis and rhumatism tests. Had no idea what was wrong, so prescribed more antibiotics and painkillers. Pain got worse, had to be carried to the bathroom. All this time I had still been going to work, But when pain was so bad I had to be carried to bathroom, I called employer crying, saying I was sorry but could no longer make it to work, pain was too severe. I would wake in middle of the night when ice had melted, crying in pain, and just wanted to die. I decided on my own to go off all medIcations, since symptoms were all becoming worse. Then dr. sent me to a specialist. Specialist took all tests, found nothing, then asked if I'd been on antibiotics when pain started. I said yes I had. She determined I had "BAD" reaction to antibiotics, and advised if I ever took antibiotics again I could die. After going off all drugs, I eventually got back to normal, after being in pain, starting with pain in one foot, for over four months. A year later my dentist prescribed Penicillin for a tooth infection. I told him I couldn't take antibiotics, he told me Penicillin was not a strong drug, so I tried it. I immediately got pain in my right foot again so discontinued drug. Several years later I was prescribed antibiotics again so tried them and have never had a problem with them since. I guess it just took me several years to get the antibiotic out of my system so I could be normal again. But I continue to have swelling, pain and numbness in my joints since that time. Doctors cannot find any cause. So I believe the damage caused by that particular antibiotic will never be cured.

I was prescribed Sulfameth in July 2009 and am still feeling the side effects. I had a Sinus infection that caused my entire face to swell up. It started with a swelling in my cheek. After a couple of rounds of Amox Clav, the swelling was down but I still had pain in my right cheek. My Doctor prescribed Sulfameth. I finished the full round and still had some pain in my cheek. The Doctor gave me a refill and in no time every bone in my body hurt! My hands, my chest, my ribs, and my back all hurt. I also had what felt like a 24/7 hot flash. My face was red and hot. My Doctor had me get a blood test and when he saw the results, he said that my blood count was okay but that there was definitely something brewing. He put me on a steriod pack. It did help but here it is, six months later, and I still have little pains that seems to roam around my body. For a while my hand hurts and sometimes twitches. Right now the tips of my fingers are tingling. Suddenly, I start having a pain in the middle of my chest. Or it will be my knee. My neck has felt stiff too. I put that off to stress until now. Even one of my eyes has like a little pain. Lately, my tailbone has started hurting. Oh, and my cheek pain has lingered. This past week I started talking Advil because my head has been hurting. I am usually not one prone to headaches. The day after I started taking it, I actually felt better. My whole head felt better. I have been taking Advil every day now and it is helping. My cheek pain is actually starting to fade. It is like my whole body had inflammation and I didn't realize it. I was just focusing on the pain points. I will NEVER take this medicine again! This is the reason I don't take Levaquin either. That medicine caused me to have severe pain from the thighs down. It was so painful just to sit or stand. For almost a year I would suddenly get a pain in my knee. It felt as though something just tore. And I only took it for four days. After that I told my Doctor that I did not want anything but older generations of antibiotics. It seems that the newer the medication the worse the side effects are. Just listen to those commercials with the pleasant voice that soothingly describes the HORRIBLE side effects. I should have researched this drug before I took it. Trust me when I say I feel your pain. I have been more proactive when it comes to what I take but this one got past me. Thanks for sharing your stories because I was starting to think that these pains were actually just in my head. Good Luck people!

I am a 55 y/o female who has had hypertension for over a year now and have fibromyalgia and arthritis. I just found out the hard way on 1/18/10 the poison this drug is for my system, and thinking that I would rather live with the pain and fatigue of the joints anyday over the hell I have been through this week. I was put on 20 mg a day of lisinopril last fall when my HCTZ alone was not controlling hypertension. I suddenly woke up on 1/17/10 with pain in the middle of my chest, like a pill was stuck, and couldn't swallow without pain. I went to bed that night thinking it was esophagitis and would call the doctor in the morning. I woke up early AM on Monday, 1/18/10, with lip swelling like I had had Botox, plus severe itching around my mouth and chin, terrible itching deep inside the ear canals, a slightly swollen and stinging tongue, and a rash that looked like bad dermatitis. I knew then that I was having an allergic reaction to something, so I took Benadryl and went to the doctor first thing in the morning. They didn't diagnose an allergy to lisinopril, but started me on 40 mg prednisone per day anyway with continued Benadryl and omeprazole. I ended up later in the day at the ER with continued esophageal pain, worst itching of my life on face, neck, and underarms, continued ear itching, and continued lip and tongue stinging/burning sensation. The ER doc said it was the lisinopril causing all symptoms, to immediately stop taking that, and increased the prednisone to 60 mg a day for 5 days. No problem, I tho ught. Most of the symptoms were abating pretty good, and I thought the drug was probably just about out of my system. Wrong! By Thurs. afternoon 1/21/10, my hands became extremely tight and swollen, and turned really red and itching that about drove me crazy. I was experiencing waves of feeling chilled then alternately burning up like I had fever. I went back to the doctor on Friday, 1/22/10, and was assured that I was just now having a reaction to being on both the prednisone and the HCTZ, because one is trying to retain water, and the other to shed it, but like it would just get better. I stopped the prednisone Friday night, but spent another hellish night of itching. By late Saturday morning, 1/23/10, I was scrambling for a ride to the ER, because the itching was driving me crazy, especially all over my scalp and my face was now broke out in a red blotchy rash with pimple-like lesions, had some shortness of breath, kept going from feeling chilled to burning up, and had developed acute gastritis. I literally felt that I was going to die. After spending all afternoon in the ER, my stomach is doing better, but I continue to have the on again/off again cold/hot sensations, continued itching with welts on my face, neck, upper neck, and in a line down the sides of my chest underneath the underarms. I didn't need to be told to stop the prednisone, as I had already done that Friday night, and just continue the Benadryl, and come back to the ER or call my doc if problems continue. I have only slept in spurts all week, and am just miserable. I pray I make it through tomorrow without ending up back in the ER.

I was wondering if the women who had severe pain during insertion had received numbing medication for their uterus. I had mine inserted yesterday afternoon. My doctor gave me two doses of lidocaine before she inserted the device, and although I felt some cramping, it was very mild. My cramping was MUCH worse after the procedure (I suppose when the numbing medication wore off). Anyway, I'm still having some cramping today, but it's much better than yesterday, so I'm hopeful it will work out. It's amazing how different people's bodies react to procedures. What works for one won't work for another. However, for anyone considering getting Mirena, I would definitely check with your doc to see if she uses numbing medication. Judging from the cramps I got when mine wore off, I can't imagine having it done without it. In fact, I think it's rather sadistic for a doctor to insert it without meds.

I am 41yoa male who was prescribed a 14 day supply of Avalox for a bacterial skin infection that was getting worse after no change from another antibiotic. The meds did help reduce the infection, but at a cost still waiting to see. I had the mental confusion, digestive challenges, headaches which I can expect from most antibiotics, but by day 3 my right ankle/achilles tendon was sore. By day 5 it was difficult to walk do to the pain. Couldn't sleep do to pain levels. I called my physician and discontinued the meds. Two weeks from starting Avalox, I'm still having severe pain in both achilles tendons, quadriceps and hamstring attachments. This drug should be taken off the market. Prior to all of this I was exercising 6 days a week doing the P90X program and now it hurts to walk and go down the stairs.

I have been on lisinopril 10mg for 9 months. I had pain in my thighs that went away, then in my knees. I thought it was because of my arthritic hip and the way I was walking. Two days ago I went to the Dr. and my lisinoril was increased to 20mg and I was but on Bactrim for a sinus infection. I woke up in the middle of the night with severe pain in all joints, especially my wrists, fingers and ankles. I went to urgent care and was told I must have developed a reaction to sulfa drugs so quite that. The symptoms got worse, with red inflamed knuckles and swollen fingers. My wrist feel like it was hit with a hammer. After reading here I went to the pharmacy and asked them if it could be the lisinopril. He said a very rare side effect is arthritis! Great! I already have arthritis. My orthopedist said it was rare to see a hip degenerate as fast as mine has. I wonder if lisinopril contributed. I am reporting my reaction to the FDA and hope you all do as well. This drug needs a black box warning. I do hope my wrist and hand pain goes away. 36 hrs with no lisinopril and it is only slightly better.

I wake up every morning with severe pain in shoulders and arms. I think it is coming from the Januvia, but I also take lipitor. So I stopped the Januvia and the pains got better.

I just started taking Lisinopril 7 days ago and i am getting extremely tired in my legs and a severe pain in my upperback on the left side (like a cramping felling but 10 times worse.. It last for about 5 min.. help does anyone have this problem

MY STORY WITH THE CORTIZONE SHOT..........I have had severe pain in my right shoulder, neck, and back for almost a year after pulling/tearing muscles in those areas. I have gone to several specialist, had x-rays, MRI, pain meds, and physical therapy. I am still hurting and the doctors say to take it easy and it will eventually heal.......except my family doctor. (He has been sending me to the specialist). Yesterday he wanted to try and give me a shot of cortizone in my shoulder. Said all my pain may all be coming from my shouler even though it feels like my neck and back....I may have something like tendonidis?? I got the shot and it barely hurt at all. I was amazed! About 1/2 thru it though, I became sick to my stomach and felt like I was going to throw up. They laid me back on the table and I broke out into a sweat, but after about 10 minutes, I was fine except of a weird taste in my mouth. I went home and did feel funny...kinda "off" and a little more tired than usual. I went to bed normally, but woke after 40 minutes and was up the rest of the night. I finally fell asleep at 6 am! I felt tired all day, but my shoulder is GREAT!!!! I can not believe the difference so far! My neck and back are sooo much better too. I can't wait to tell my doc! I have not felt this good in almost a year! I would get the shot again, even if it hurt worse, or my symptoms were worse for a few days like I have read on this site. Best of luck to everyone else in pain....I pray you get relief as I have :)

I think that it is very important to be well informed about your choice of birth control. I have researched for years and finally decided on the Mirena IUD inserted on December 11th, 2009. I took two tylenol before my appointment and was prepared for some serious pain but really it wasn't that bad. A few sharp stabbing pains and then cramps. The cramps lasted for a little under a week but after the first day they were pretty mild. For me they were less severe than during my period. The insertion process took all of 5 minutes, and I had a follow up a little over a week later to check placement. So far I'm happy with my decision. If I do begin to experience side effects that are severe enough to override the benefits then I will have it removed.
Before trying to kill the Mirena, please consider that every woman is different. I appreciate being able to read everyone's experiences, but the possible side effects of this form of birth control are clearly documented on the mirena website and on literature available at your OB, all of which you can read and ask questions about before you make your decision. If your doctor cannot answer you questions, FIND ANOTHER DOCTOR. If you are experiencing severe pain GO TO THE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. This could be a sign that your device has shifted and it can actual perforate your uterus. If you are having a foul smelling discharge, GO TO THE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY! An increase in discharge is normal. A discolored or foul smelling discharge is NOT normal (even with a Mirena) and needs to be evaluated and treated right away. All IUD's do make you more susceptible to infections so you need to keep an eye on these things.
And finally, if you experience severe side effects and want the device removed and your doctor will not comply request a referrel to a doctor that will remove it. Your doctor works for you. They can offer their advice but ultimately it is your say as to what is best for your body. Also for future reference the doctor has no incentive for you to keep the device in. You pay for the device up front and you don't get any money back should you decide to remove it before the 5 years is up. Please bear in mind that the number of users with severe symptoms is very small compared to the number of people with the Mirena. The fact is doctors are human and they may genuinely believe that your symptoms are not due to the Mirena, especially if they have alot of patients using it that are not experiencing the same thing. It doesn't mean that they are right, and you have every right to override their recommendations.

applied it to my sore chest could not breath made my whole chest red and unbelievable chest muscle pain so bathed and then left the house. After work i came home put on my pj's went to sleep i was ok at about 3am i was having the same severe pain i realized it had gotten onto my pj's and not only was my chest in pain but other various parts of my body ached stuff is horrid!!

Hi all i have copied my previous post below...as you can see i stopped taking simvapoison for a year...unfortunately i suffered a optic nerve stroke which affected my right eye ..my doctor then persuaded me that i should start taking simvapoison again and doubled my dose..this i reluctantly done ... OUCH 3 months later i have severe muscle spasms in my left side i cant move without severe pain and shoulder aches... i have spoken to a 2nd doctor who is changing my simvapoison to a different drug (dont know which yet) and reducing the dose to 10mg i will keep you all advised on my progress as it is difficult to know at the moment .....my choice is do i live with the pain or do i go blind or suffer a major stroke ...wot do i do ...my cholesterol without simvapoison was 4.9 at my last test....

4 years ago i was given simvastatin 20mg for high cholesterol when i was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes....last year (November) i stopped taking it after someone commented after hearing me complain about aches and pains and asked if i was taking statins....i checked and found i could relate to several reported side effects...over the last 10 months my aches and pains had slowly disappeared and my cholesterol was recorded at 4.9 in July ....however 4 weeks ago i suffered an optic nerve stroke and my doctor immediately put me back on simvastatin at 40mg despite my complaints is there an alternative i can take as i don't want to risk loosing any more off my vision and as the aches and pains are returning ...i will reluctantly take it but carefully monitor myself....

I had Mirena put in 6 weeks after the birth of my second child, my Dr. recommended it because I have a heart condition and he felt like it would be safer than the pill. I was experiencing at the time what Dr. like to call the "baby blues" and was given an anti-depressant. (which I didn't take because I was breastfeeding and sure that it would calm down in a few weeks). NOW, fast forward to a year later and I had experienced one of every mother's worst fears which is feeling like I could not go on another day. I was screaming at my kids, crying everyday, feeling so broken and so desperate and so ANGRY that I couldn't even think straight....making decisions was the hardest thing and just making myself get up and go. My mother had told me that depression was a side effect of Mirena, but I thought that since I do have a history with depression, that things were just difficult and I just didn't know how to handle them, not that Mirena was causing it. I started having severe pain in the right side of my abdomen that would shoot down my leg and make it so that I could hardly walk....so I looked up the side effects of Mirena myself.
Was I in shock!!! I could not believe that so many women were experiencing the same anger and depression that I was feeling!! I was determined to get that thing out as fast as possible. I had it removed the next day! A couple of weeks later I felt and still feel like a different person, even my kids noticed, which tells me that I was pretty bad. I can control my temper, I can get up, I think I've only cried like once since then, I am so happy that I made the decision to have it removed, but I wish I would have looked up the side effects sooner because I feel like I lost a year of my life that I can never get back. Not all women will react this way, but you should at least do the research first.

I had Mirena placed in April of this year. For almost a month I was in pain with heavy bleeding, bad cramps and severe pain in my back. My doctor told me this was normal? Now that the pain went away I keep gaining weight, and my mood swings are awful and sex just isn't enjoyable anymore. I haven't had a period since that month until about 2 weeks ago when i started bleeding pretty bad and now I have pain in my left side right where my ovary is located. Im am looking to find a new Gyno but had no luck. Is there any warning signs that could tell me if Mirena has attached itself, poked through or is coming out? What are the risks and side effects of having it removed, and how is this done?

I want to begin by explaining my decision to use the Mirena: I had been using the NuvaRing for almost 3 years, and my libido had entirely disappeared. There simply was no trace of it anywhere. A few doctors recommended the Mirena to me as the hormonal structure should not cause the same reduction in libido that the hormone in the NuvaRing caused. Additionally, children are not in my plan for at least the next 3 years and I can't take pills due to gastric problems. I just had the Mirena placed at the end of October, 2009. The placement itself was surprisingly very painful, and upon deployment sent a shooting, numbing pain down my left hip into my left groin. I had to lie on the bed in my OB/Gyn's office for almost 2 hours before I could stand up without losing any sign of a blood pressure and fainting. My doctor was concerned and confused about my reaction, but felt confident that the placement was correct. Regardless, she called 5 different hospitals in the city to get me in within 24 hours for an ultrasound just to be sure. The ultrasound tech explained that the placement was just right and that there was no perforation or broken cysts, or any cysts for that matter other than what would be expected of my normal menstrual cycle. I could not sit upright or lay on my sides or back without significant painful cramping for 3 days. The pain in my left abdomen has become very localized, but worsens into an entire hip ache if I sit for long periods (which I do for work) or press lightly just inside my left hip crest. My moods were variable, which was expected, but my libido improved dramatically, though not to baseline pre-hormonal treatments. I started my period a week earlier than expected, and it caused a sudden extreme cramping that forced me to sleep with a hot water bottle for several days. The period lasted a full two weeks. I explained all of this to my doctor last Thursday, who encouraged me to consider removing it if it persists to be a detriment to my quality of life. Now over the past week, I have been becoming extremely fatigued (REALLY fatigued) with a depressed mood. I was out of the office two days ago with a migraine, which I have never had before. Three days ago, my nipples started getting so sore that I can now no longer lay on my stomach to sleep again because it hurts my breasts so much. I have not gained weight to speak of, yet, but I am beginning to bloat in the abdomen and feel heavy, which may be related to the fatigue. After reading so many shared experiences, I will have this removed and celebrate. (I absolutely CANNOT WAIT to get rid of the hip pain!)

When I was in the hospital they had me on 90mg of pred. forget about it I went crazy, crying, anxiety, not being able to sit for less then 2 min. They then lowered me to 80mg which is what they sent me home with. The mood swings were unbearable for me and even worse for my family(my mom and my 14yr old son and 11 yr old daughter) I sleep like every 3rd night, and I felt like I was just loosing my mind. Now they are trying to wean me off and I am on 20mg one day and then 10mg the next. I don't know what is worse. My entire body hurts, my legs (the muscles) feel like I ran 20 miles. I just feel so miserable all the time I don't know what to do with my self. Does anyone else have the bloating I look like a BLOW FISH, I am so bloated it hurts.
Well thank you for listening to a 37 yr old lady complain.

I'm a 64 year old female and was put on Avelox 400 Tablets for 14 days to treat an ear problem. On the 9th or 10th day of taking the medication, I started to have some pain in my right hand and fingers. I had went to the doctor for my follow up visit and I informed the doctors assistant about the problem with my hand. She informed me that the medication does cause these symptoms sometimes, and she informed me to continue the medication since I only had two more pills to take.

I have such severe pain in my right hand and fingers, it is unbearable. I even went to my family doctor and explained my pain in my hand, I informed him about the Avelox, which the ENT prescribed. I informed him I never had a problem with my hand, until I was put on Avelox. To my amazement he also brushed it off, by saying he didn't think this medication caused the problem. I believe doctors have a sworen code of ethics and will not incriminate against any doctors or drug manufacturers.

I informed my family doctor that I did a lot of research on Avelox and I found that a person of 60years of age or older should not take the medication. It is know to cause tendon damage, torn tendons and even rheumatoid arthritic symptoms and pain. Yet both doctors said they do not believe that is causing my severe pain in my right hand. I informed both doctors that I am right handed and I use my hand daily during work and while at home, now I can hardly turn a door knob, lift things or even cut my food or anything, anymore.

It really upsets me that they give medications to people aged 60 and over, knowing the side effects and warnings, yet they do not inform the patient.
When the patient complains about the problems they are having, the Doctors just brush it off and No One Helps to Correct the problem. I know for a fact I never had a problem with my right hand, and they Can Not blame it on my age. This is plain old bull! I know for a fact it is from the Avelox. I now will go to a hand specialist to see if they can help me, as I can not stand the severe pain anymore.

I would like them to take this drug off the market and keep it off. They should also put a DANGER WARNING on the medication. When I called the drug administration, they sent me a form to fill out and they told me that nothing could be done other than a report filed. This is BULL!!

I believe someone should pay for all these doctor bills I am getting, trying to get some help and relief of this severe hand pain. I would like to get full use of my hand back and someone should be responsible for it. I can not stand the severe pain and I need to get full use of my hand back.

Avelox need to be taken off the market right away!!

Sincerely,
M. C.

I am 24 yrs old and I have been using the NuvaRing for about 5 months now. The first few months were great. I loved the convenience of a once a month b/c.

The past few months I have been having severe breast changes. In size and tenderness. When I insert a new ring my breasts immediately increase at least a cup size within the first few days to a 36D! When it is removed, within days they are back to their normal size this itself isn't a bad thing, I have a 6 yr old daughter and since her birth I have not had the perkiest breasts, and when they increase they become swollen and firm. I was thrilled the first few times this happened. But now it's just too painful! I'm talking about severe pain, pain that brings tears to my eyes. Nothing seems to alleviate the swelling and pain. I need to wear a
very supportive bra, because gravity just increases the pain. Im afraid this constant shrinking and growing is going to cause my breasts to loose whatever perkiness they have left for good! I have tried heat, cold, and massage, and nothing seems to help at all.

I have noticed twice now with heat on my chest I had a hard time breathing, with the heating pad, and while in a hot tub, and have thought nothing of it. Maybe I should take it more seriously if it continues.

I have also noticed a decreased sex drive in the past two months, vaginal dryness, and pain while having sex.

I have been with my fiance for almost two years now and we have always had a wonderful relationship. Lately I just have no desire to be close with him, like holding hands or snuggling, I am normally a big fan of cuddling! Also everything he does and says seems to irritate the heck out of me. I have been seriously considering ending my relationship, but haven't because I know how great our relationship normally is. Reading these posts has given me something to think about. Maybe the reason for this is the NuvaRing. Thanks for all the advice!

I am so glad for everyone's post. I have read so many of your posts and had a lot of a ha moments. I was prescribed Avelox 400 in July 2009. After I took my last dose (10 days), I experienced severe joint pain in my knees, hips, neck, back, shoulders and elbow. Then it went to my fingers. I hurt so bad I couldn't open the door for my dog to go outside. The pain is not so bad anymore, but it is still there. When I get up from writing this I will have a hard time walking. I started loosing brushfuls of hair daily. I now have shortness of breathe. I cry at the weirdest times. I get upset, mad at the littlest things. I have a patch of skin on my back that is constantly irritated, like your shirt tag is rubbing against it but it is not near where my shirt tag is. My husband thinks I am crazy, he says there is nothing there. I started getting stabbing pains in my chest and back, for no reason at all. My mind is like Swiss cheese. I am tired a lot, I want to take several naps a day.
I took all of these things as a sign of getting older...before taking Avelox I felt and acted like a 30 something person now I feel and act like my dad and he is 75.....
I hope we all get to feeling the way we felt before Avelox!!!

i just wanted to let you know tha I am a RN. I have been on YAZ for 3 months only. In this time frame, I have had severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and back pain. I at first blamed it on the hormones but now attribute it to bad side effects from YAZ. I have already had my Gallbladder out when I was 18 yrs old (side effect of BC pills). Anyway, my doctor just sent me for an upper GI and small bowel follow through....but, I think that it is all related to YAZ. The MD thinks I am just being a "know it all" nurse, but I have research this med. I have lost 12# in 3 months (bonus), lol....but I am sick of being sick...my husband thinks I am a big complainer, but its real and it hurts. I would have been in the ER also, but being a nurse, I am a little more stubborn to go to the hospital. I did go one night because the pain was sooo bad but the wait was 3 hrs and I vomited 3 times while waiting, The pain was now tolerable so I left! I have 5 days left of YAZ, I was going to try to last out the rest of the pack, but after getting severe pain, again, tonight....after eating soup only all day and throwing it up...I am DONE WITH YAZ. I am stopping cold turkey...the body will regulate itself. I want to feel better. I hope once this stuff clears my body, I will feel better once again! Good luck!