Stop bleeding symptoms and conditions

How long does it take for the side effects to get out of my body??? I have been on the NuvaRing for 5 months. At first I did not have bad side effects, besides I didn't stop bleeding. Once that got better, horrible side effects began. I have headaches, lower back pain, bad leg aches, some abdominal pains at times, anxiety, and moodiness. It would suit me fine to stay in my pjs in bed and sleep all day!! I have no motivation or energy. This is NOT like me!! I feel like I have been living someone else life...my poor kids and husband!! So, after months of my Dr. telling me my body would adjust, I took the ring out yesterday!! I am so ready to be back to myself!!!

My Kenalog experience has been horrible! I had two in January '07 but had an IUD in at the time so I chalked the side effects (excess facial hair, weight gain, moodiness, depression, etc.) up to that. I had my IUD removed in March and a couple of months later things improved. I thought it was all the IUD.
Fast forward to September '07. I had two more Kenalog injections Well it was horrible. I had every side effect I think except for the indentation. My husband and I were also trying to get pregnant and I had no idea these shots could do so much damage to my cycle. I am not ovulating now and had almost no period for two months and now I cannot stop bleeding. It is so disheartening.
I don't know if I would go through it ever again since the results don't seem to last long term for my pain anyway. I just wish I had read more about it before I had two in a row done.

I took Provera for 10 days to stop bleeding. When it was time for my period I had terrible cramps and extremely heavy bleeding. I usually don't cramp much and have a normal flow.

As a follow-up to my posting of 10/10/07, I have had my Mirena IUC removed and went immediately on Errin Tabs (mini-pill). All of my previous side effects have gone away - meaning I was right on the money thinking the Mirena was causing them even though my Dr. and the NP both said these were not side effects: weight gain, hair loss, fatigue, dizziness, and the horrible joint/bone pain. I haven't bled since I started the mini-pill which was great since the non-stop bleeding with Mirena. I feel like my old self with that thing out! Best of luck to all.

just had mine out today...mirena that is...and i had all if not more side effects and complaint you ladies have, so i am hoping for the best! i am tirred of this rollercoster of emotions, mood wings, weight loss, hair loss, sexual loss, depression, pelvic pains, constant nuasuea, headaches, the non stop bleeding for 5 months then nothing, joint and leg pain, and all the tests they did to tell me i was fine and nothing wrong....

I got my Mirena put in may 07. it was so painful i was crying on the table while my OB was putting it in. i had NON STOP bleeding till about september then it finally went away. but the past couple of months i have been having SEVERE lower back pain. actually my whole entire back was in pain, and i thought my ob had something to do with it, but when i went to the doc he told me it could DEF be mirena. And mood swings like CRAZY. one minute i was nice and friendly the next i was a huge bitch. so Yesterday i got it removed a little cramping while she was taking out but it only took about 3 minutes no blood bo cramps after. Im SO happy its gone, and i feel like a new woman today. and hopefully ill lose some weight.

I had the mirena fitted october 2006 and because ive had four children i was told that i didnt need the anasthetic in my cervix, after insertion i was in tears it was that painful and since i have experienced insomnia, sore breasts bloated stomach, i look 6 months pregnant also i have gained almost two stone in weight which im finding extremely distressing it has stopped the bleeding though, im begining to wonder which is worse although i know their are other contraceptions that stop bleeding without all these side effects, so at my next appointment at the end of this month im requesting that it be removed

I have been on Yaz for 9 days. About a year ago I was on Yasmin and didn't notice any significant changes. In the past year, I haven't been taking BC - but my bf and I decided to try this method of contraceptive. My periods were always fairly short (4 to 5 days) and spaced about 30 to 35 days apart. I also NEVER had cramps or any other symptoms during my period. Well, it's my 9th day on Yaz. My period still has not ended. I have never had my period for this long! Also, for the past 2 to 3 days, I have been experiencing INCREDIBLE cramps. I had to lie down last night I was in so much pain. I am also experiencing mild nausea and horrible dirrhea. I've also gone up a cup size and my breasts are very sore and sensitive. My appetite is horrendous - I feel ravenous! I haven't had the courage to step on a scale, but I am sure that weight gain has occured.
Has anyone else experienced longer periods??
I can't decide whether to stop taking Yaz or wait a month or two to see if the symptoms will clear.

I had a Kenalog injection in my left bum check in June 2007 to reduce hayfever symtoms. My menstrual periods are always regular - since the injection they have been VERY irregular, more days on than off. I also had a very heavy bleed which i thought was a miscarriage at the time (if it was a pregnancy then it would have been unplanned). I now think that my irregular periods and the heavy bleed are due to the Kenalog. I also have a mark at the site of the injection which is not fading - i think it will scar. When i went to my GP to complain about my irregular periods the GP dismissed me and said that i had an STD and sent me for a swab!!! I knew he was wrong and i felt very humiliated. My GP did not warn me about this side-effect of Kenalog, even though i asked about them. I have been told that the Kenalog will be in my body for 3 months - i only hope that things return to normal once it has left my system. I will never have it again.

I was on the nuva ring for about 7 months. At first everything was fine. Then I started to get cramping and brown spotting in the middle of my cycle and periods that would last a long time. I never seemed to stop bleeding. One incident that occured was a terrible itch, but I was told that was associated with wearing tampons too much, since I was bleeding too much! I got sick of the cramping and spotting so I quit the ring. I've never been on anything else.

Ive been using NR since january. I got diagnosed with migranes about 2 years ago so when i started getting them frequently i figured id just go back to my doctor to find something else to help. Ive tried about 4 different pain killers inluding muscle relaxer shots, to try to ease muscle tension headaches. I love the ring because im horrible with remembering to take a pill every day! Ever since ive been on the ring ive been very upset i was really happy when i found this site. it showed me that i wasnt the only one feeling this. My migranes are so bad i cant keep my eyes open. I argue with my boyfriend more than ever because he tells me im too emotional and i cry too much. I dont know what to do because i want to be on something i dont have to remember to take everyday. I use to be on lo-overal.. it worked great but i have really good gag reflexes and the pill isnt coated so it would dissolve before you had time to swallow it! Now every time i take a pill i gag remembering what it was like to take lo-overal. It makes me sick thinking of it. Has any one ever tried the shot? Or does anyone else know of any other options besides pills? if so PLEASE let me know!

My neighbor has been on Lisinopril for 6 yrs and has had the dry cough.. BUT because the hospital got a new deal on a more generic Lisinopril RX532 5 mg. her doctor perscribed it to her ,, her syptoms are, The coughing, broncitus, blood vessels in the eye breaking, and tounge bleeding. This is only a week after starting this medication. I have not seen anything in this forum about tounge bleeding but she has a sore or cut in her mouth, as some of you have had rashes on your arms and it will not heal because of this medication, she also told me she had let the pill disolve on her tounge one night,, now I dont know if that is why she got this cut or sore but nevertheless her tounge will not stop bleeding.

I was on Orthotrycyclin lo for about 3 years. I was on vacation and forgot to bring a new pack of pills. So, I went one month without birth control and my boyfriend and I just used condoms. My friends swear by Nuvaring so I decided to give that a try. Well exactly 2 weeks ago I put that thing in and I have yet to stop bleeding. The doctor says it's normal, but it is driving me CRAZY! I haven't suffered any of the other symptoms. Once this cycle is over I'm gonna go back on the pill. I don't think this ring this is right for me.

Hello all,

I have been on every type of BCP and have had little success with any, pain and discomfort wise.

I recently had an ovary removed due to a giant cyst, and at age 24, my doctor said this is probably going to be an ongoing problem. After the surgery he put me on Yasmin, 20 days have passed since I started.

So far my symptoms are as follows:
- Non-stop bleeding, not spoting, but 20 days of period, very uncomfortable
- Sore breasts
- Painful swelling above my anus, below my vagina. It is red and feels like I cut myself
- Low libedo. Almost none.

I called my doc and he said to wait 2 months to see if the symtoms will stop, but I am at my wits end. I have to be on BCPs now to control my cysts (so I hopefully don't lose the other one), but am so confused and emotional distressed over the symptoms...

PLEASE HELP

I had a kenalog injection in my shoulder at the end of October during my period, my next period was 4 days late and appeared to be normal, 18 days later I started bleeding again which went on for 13 days, I had 5 days off and am now bleeding yet again. I have an added complication of being on warfarin for life for recurrent PEs so Drs are unable to give me anything to stop the bleeding. I was referred for a pelvic scan and am now waiting to see a gynaecologist. No medics seem willing to admit kenalog may be the cause. As my blood has to be kept thinner & I bleed easily, I am very concerned at the amount of blood I am losing. When I had the initial jab the consultant did warn me I may have menstrual irregularities which I interpreted to be a few days early or late, certainly not non-stop bleeding.
I couldn't believe what I was reading when I found this site, so many of us are suffering, why weren't we warned of the side effects. I certainly wouldn't have had the first injection if I had known and I will not have any further ones.

I had two cortisone shots in my foot for relief from plantar fascitis. My doctor never warned me of the side effects, nor told me the name of what I was getting (just "cortisone")! I've had THREE periods in ONE month! That is *very* unusual for me, so unusual that it scared me into researching the shots I'd been given. Guess what!? Kenalog...also known as "triamcinolone acetonide."

What's worse is that I'd had numerous (30-40) shots of the SAME STUFF in my scalp for psoriasis in between the time I had the shots in my foot...neither doctor bothered to ask me if I was currently taking anything else, or had any other injections, or at least tell me about the side effects!

I am pumped so full of this stuff that I am scared I'll never stop bleeding. Headaches, back pain, abdominal cramps, abnormal vaginal bleeding, and a yeast infection to top it all off!

BEWARE OF KENALOG!!

Ladies - I am 41 yr old female. Took kenalog 1-2x yrly between 16 and 22 yrs old for extreme hayfever. Yes, it was a miracle, but I did experience non-stop bleeding. (about 9 months worth - spotting) Noticed that this happened if I got the shot while on my period. When I received a shot when NOT on my period, I skipped several at times. Now, I have a herniated disk (L5-S1) - and what a total miracle this was. I was in excruciating pain for 2 months, got a shot and within days the pain was gone - except for little "reminders". This shot was an epidural (directly in my spine) SCARY stuff, however, I'm not a big fan of surgery. Anyway, the first shot, I was just finishing my period and it went on for 2 weeks longer. This shot, I am mid-cycle, so we'll see what happens. As far as other side effects, after a shot, about 2-3 days later, I am very tense & irritable, quick tempered, but that fades. My appetite wanes and I get supercharged - get a lot done, but I think I re-injured my back because I was feeling so good! Does anyone have a problem with ears ringing constantly????? I'm wondering if this is a side effect as well.

I started on yasmin after a friend told me that i would have shorter periods with no cramping, and that yasmin is the best birth control ever. For five years I was on Ortho tricyclen, and never had a problem. So i figured i would give yasmin a try. after one month of usage starting in June, i have become extremely tired, gained 4 pounds for no apparent reason, and i been bleeding ( along with small blood clots) just about everyday since mid June. somedays the blood flow is light, and other days heavy. my periods have ALWAYS been regular, and i dont understand why i have a constant blood flow. i'll stop bleeding for a while after bathing, but a few hours later the light blood flow returns. I also find myself worrying about the dumbest things, and i normally dont let anything worry me. im nauseated alot, have headaches, slight stomach pain, and some of my hair has thinned out. i have never experienced anything like this in my life. for now, im not using any birth control until my hormones are back to normal.

My six year old daughter was prescribed omnicef for a chronic cough and some upper respiratory infections. She took this drug for ten days. She experienced some bloody diahrrea. Even after completing taking this medicine she experience having more bloody stools. The doctor tested her stool (for cultures) it came back negative. Although she tested positive for blood in her stools. They ordered more test and are possibly thinking about surgery if she does not stop bleeding everytime she has a bowl movement. I am convinced that this medicine had something to do with her bleeding. She has always had normal stools until she started taking this medicine. If anyone is experiencing this side effect well after they have stoped taking omnicef, please contact me. My 2 year old was prescribe this medicine also, he got the worse case of diarreah that I have ever seen. His bottom is still not fully recovered from the rash and it has been a month now. He had the perfect bottom. WARNING DO NOT GIVE THIS ANTIBIOTIC TO YOUR CHILD. THERE ARE WORSE SIDE EFFECTS THAT ARE NOT LISTED.

I got a shot of Kenalog by my dermatologist on 3/9. The next week I had a severe case of constipation, followed by hemorrhoids. Once those cleared up, I started my period (an unusual thing for me as I have an underactive thyroid and am taking synthroid for that and to help regulate my periods). As of this writing, it has been 28 days and counting of non-stop bleeding. My OBGYN has even put me on birth control pills to try to control the bleeding. Does anyone know if birth control pills will help stop the bleeding or does it need to run its course? How long before this stuff gets out of your system?

I've been taking Ovcon 35 for about 4 months now. Every month I've experienced break through bleeding it's like I stop bleeding for like a week and a half then I start again. It's horrible! But at the same time i've noticed that I've lost a little weight ( I don't have a problem with my weight now but it wouldn't bother me to lose some!) Should I switch this pill or wait a little longer?

anxious feeling in my abdomen that precedes a hot flash. I have approximately 15 to 20 per day. I have had two injections to stop bleeding and to help bridge over t menopause. I'm 50.