Yesterday afternoon symptoms and conditions

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.

Had my Mirena removed yesterday afternoon! I had posted a message about it earlier in the day. There was no pain with the removal, just a weird sensation. I am excited to see how quickly my acne will clear up! Losing a few pounds would be cool too. :)

I had my Mirena inserted yesterday afternoon during a hysteroscopy. The procedure went fine, and other than some cramping (and bleeding - which I knew would happen), last night I was feeling fine.

I woke up this morning with the absolute worst migraine headache I have ever experienced. I believe the nausea and dry heaving I've been experiencing all day are from this huge headache. So far, I am not impressed with Mirena - I wish I had found this website prior to my surgery. Although I'm not entirely sure at this point whether my migraine is due to the Mirena, or the anesthesia from my surgery. My doctor was VERY high on Mirena, and basically talked me into it. I went to her with the intention of having a robotic-assist hysterectomy. I have three children (and don't want any more), and have severely heavy periods - I get anemic every month. She seemed to indicate that she'd like me to try the Mirena first, and if it doesn't work out, then the hysterectomy. With three small kids, I don't think I can withstand the months and months of side affects that I have read on this site.

I was almost at four months before I realized something was wrong. I am in a new relationship and thought wow, maybe my new sex life is giving me a UTI, so I went and got tested because something wasn't right. Burning at the end of urination, lower back soreness, frequency to go and getting nothing. Totally uncomfortable. I couldn't believe after a week that I wasn't getting a positive result on the UTI test. There was also a lost sex drive almost right away. I thought I could just "power through that" as we women sometimes do. After finding this site yesterday afternoon I was identifying with too many of the symptoms posted here. I went this morning to have it removed. When I talked to my doctor about it she read as if from a script. Telling me none of my symptoms have been related to Mirena. She even went so far as to say maybe I did have bladder issues that were being masked by the shot. Ten years on the shot, and no issues. Four months on Mirena and I couldn't take it anymore.

What a relief to get it out, and thanks for sharing on here. I was surprised it developed after four months, but "everyone is different". I don't have any children and thought this was a good method for me. It wasn't, and that's ok.

If you experience migraines, and you are like me and never had a headache your entire life. My advice is to call your doctor and have a brain scan.

Hey guys. I just had a few questions that I wanted to ask before I go back to my doctor and spend another large amount of money for some more useless information. I started taking the Dexpak 6 day yesterday afternoon for 'contact dermatitis', though the doctor refused to run any tests or even ask any questions about what I thought was going on. Anyway, Since yesterday my rash of tiny red spots has gone away, but now my face is red and splotchy, as well as the top of my chest, shoulders, and back. There is no swelling or itching, just a slight warm sensation. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Should I go back to my doctor? Thanks for any and all information you guys can share!

i hope you can help me. my daughter is almost 17 and started on yaz for severe cramps, heavy bleeding, and pmdd. within 2 weeks, the boyfriend that she hated to be apart from, annoyed her. he was all she thought about before.
about a week later, she said that everyone was bothering her and she needed a break from everyone. she stayed in her room in the evenings-not like her. she even broke up with her boyfriend. she said she wasn't upset with him, just not interested. she got back with him 2 days later. her gyn switched her to loestrin. after 2 days, she seemed to be doing better, but only for 3 days. i don't know if it's the hormones or if she's going through something. she is normally an upbeat, optimistic person. i don't know what to do. she was very serious and happy with this boy 3 weeks ago. i don't know if she could be depressed because she doesn't feel the same about him or she doesn't feel the same about him because of the pills. any opinions or suggestions?

I wrote yesterday afternoon about my experiences. When I tried to sleep last night the coughing started and I still felt anxious/panicky (which is unlike me) so much so that I left the light on for awhile. I took two Tylenol PM's or I would have never slept. I feel better today, but I'm still lethargic. I don't think I'll take any more of these. I'm going to stick with water pills and restrict my diet so that I'll lose weight quickly.

I can't believe I didn't find this sooner! I was on the Nuvaring for about 4 years and just last month traded it in for the Mirena.

At first, I was thrilled to find the Ring as I have a very hard time taking pills because I've always had a sensitive stomach. The patch was messy and sticky so I was excited to find the ring. For the first couple of years, the only problem I had was keeping it in place (it would continuously fall out) so I just got used to having to push it back into place every time I used the restroom. Every. Single. Time. But it was worth it because it made my periods much, much lighter and more manageable (i usually am down for the count for a few days). I also did the ring continuously without taking a week off because I still had some pretty terrible periods.

About two years ago, I started gaining weight uncontrollably, became very depressed, lethargic and achey. One day I came down with a terrible case of bronchitis and was put on a heavy duty round of antibiotics and steroids. After, I started having terrible heartburn and IBS symptoms which lead me to a gastroenterologist. Every test imaginable was performed, but nothing was found. I was told I had a nervous stomach. Unsatisfied, I got some bloodwork done and had abnormal blood glucose levels. My diabetic husband gave me a glucometer and I realized my blood sugars were totally out of range. I ended up at an Endocrinologist and all tests came back normal. I was also referred to a Rheumatologist for my achy body and joints. I found a list of symptoms of hypothyroidism and was convinced this is what I have, so I was put on a very low dose of Synthroid. At the same time, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and put on a whole mess of anti-inflammatories and pain killers.

Unsatisfied with my diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and totally unwilling to admit this is something I have to live with for the rest of my life, I began working with a nutritionist who has helped me get off all the medications (except Synthroid). But still, I hadn't slept through the night in years (getting up 3-4 times a night to use the bathroom), I was terribly achy, irritable, nauseous, constipated and still gaining weight.

Recently, my insurance changed and I decided to get the Mirena. Within a few weeks, most symptoms have drastically improved, my family notices a major change. I actually slept through the night last week, only 3 weeks after using the Ring for the last time. I haven't lost any weight yet, but the fact that I even CAN exercise is monumental. More than anything, I'm thrilled at the prospect that everything was caused by the Ring, the one constant no matter what I tried, and maybe I won't have to live with Fibromyalgia for the rest of my life.

I can't say with total certainty that the NuvaRing caused all my problems, but it is absolutely astounding that all of us are experiencing the same terrible symptoms and none of our doctors have bothered to think that it could be the Ring. I'm angry about this. Why don't they know about these side effects??

Yes these side effects are listed in the package, but they're the same side effects from pretty much every medication... and I don't know about all of you but this thing came damn near close to ruining my life. I couldn't work, sleep, eat, exercise, clean my house, etc. etc. It's no heart attack or stroke, but definitely life altering.

I think health care providers need to be alerted to these symptoms and the possibility that the Nuvaring could be causing it all. It would have saved me thousands of dollars in medical bills and despair. Patients should be warned that the side effects are very real and can be debilitating. I'm almost sorry I found this so late (after I already got rid of it!) but I'm glad I found it nonetheless.

Good luck to all of you!

I posted my side effects awhile back and am glad, no make that OUTRAGEOUSLY HAPPY, to say that I had the monster removed out of me yesterday afternoon. I felt a huge sigh of relief just walking out of the doctors office, knowing that it was gone. My doctor was so understanding and she had no problem taking it out. She admitted that the drug companies are not always right and there is always a chance that there are side effects that they do not know about. I noticed right away this morning that it was easier to get out of bed when my alarm went off. My husband could tell a difference in my attitude and my head felt so much clearer. I also had had abdomen tenderness while the Mirena was in but I do not feel that at all today. My joints don't hurt like they did before and I am convinced that there is more to Mirena than what the drug companies or doctors will admit to. I pray for all of you who still have it in and highly suggest you get it removed if you are contemplating it. I will keep you updated on my progress. Take care.

Wish I had found this info last night.
Ive been on the medication for 8 days. All was well until yesterday afternoon when my face got beet red. I didn't think much of it since my face does flush at times.
Last night, it seemed to be traveling down my neck and shoulders.
When I woke this morning, red face was still there but now I had broken out is rashes all over my body. As of right now they are still there and starting to itch.
I was on this medication for ear infection and also for UTI.
Never would have thought with 1 pill left Id break out in a reaction like this.
Hope it goes away soon.
Benadryl isn't helping me much

I'll be sure to add this to my list of medications not to take.

Thank you for this site...although it is too late being I already poisoned myself with my 1st dosage - I know better now to STOP TAKING THIS DRUG IMMEDIATELY.
31 y/o male - non smoker - In good overall health.

What happened...(brief history of what got me to the point of being prescribed this horrid drug)
I caught a cold a few days after drinking quite heavily at a wedding (Aprox 1 month ago). It was severe enough for me to take a trip to this new doctor that is in my network and nearby (how I wish I could use my old family doctor that is out of network).
Symptoms then were congestion in my head and upper chest, cold sweats, runny nose. The doctor told me to take some over the counter stuff and try to fight it off w/ Mucinex, and Zyrtec - and lots of liquids. If that didn't work, he asked me to return.
It took about 5 days, and I seemed to kick the cold.
Approximately 2 weeks went by where I was feeling fine, then it seemed as if I was coming down with something again. (Last Thursday was when I started feeling ill)
I think what brought it on this time was breathing in excess dust at work opening some skids of paper in our warehouse.
Anyhow, this time around I had a pretty serious cough, felt feverish, and fatigued.
Sunday morning I woke up and took two Mucinex to break up the cough (which work great by the way)...and I hacked up something awful enough to call my doctors emergency line and have him paged. I was ready to go to the ER. It wasn't just phlegm or mucas - it was a soild mass of lord knows what containing blood. It look like an organ from a small critter.
Doctor said to keep taking the Mucinex and if I didn't feel better to come see him.
The coughing got worse on Monday, and the mucus I was spitting up wasn't pretty.
I went to see him yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) and he said its time to start you on an antibiotic and diagonsed me with an Upper Respiratory Infection.
He gave me Avelox, and Advair, and I asked for some of the good cough syrup w/ the codeine. He also sent me for a chest X-ray.
I got home around 4pm, made some food, then took some syrup and tried the advair.
I waited to take the Avelox til later on in the evening so I could set up a routine as I work nights and 9pm would be good.
I took the Avelox, around then, along with another dose of the cough syrup.
Around 1 hour later I felt extremely nauseous. I would burp, and feel almost ready to vomit...it was my body rejecting this horrible drug. The nausea came and went, came and went - then I got tired.

I laid down around 11pm and then the REAL trouble started. I must have fell asleep for about 30 mins, then woke up suddenly gasping for air...It felt like my heart was about to stop. I sat up in the bed panicked. I then got a little nervous, but calmed myself down, drank another glass of water and tried to fall back asleep. Sure enough just as I was about to drift off, the same sudden feeling of my breathing or heartbeat was interrupted and I sat up again. I had tingling in my chin area and in my arms. Walking to the bathroom I felt slightly disoriented and dizzy, and my legs and whole body felt weak. I also started getting itchy in my legs and groin area. Now I'm scared to go to sleep so I come to the computer and started researching this Avelox. It's 3:30 am now as I'm writing this. I looked at this site and http://www.fluoroquinolones.org/ before decided to post my experience.
I am still very itchy, slight nauseous, and feel disoriented. I'm scared to lay down to sleep now, but hopefully that will wear off soon - but I feel very nervous, uncontrollably. I almost want to induce vomiting to maybe get out any of the drug that is left in my stomach, but hate vomiting.
I will not take another dosage of this Avelox, no matter what this doctor tells me...and will give him a piece of my mind for prescribing this instead of something like ammoxocillin or just penicillin.

I just started with my first ring yesterday afternoon at 2pm. By 7pm, I was complaining to my husband that I must've had too much caffeine that day because my heart was palpitating out of my throat and I had a weird headache setting in.

So far today, the heart palps and jitters were getting so bad I had no choice but to take the NUVARING out. I'm going to call my doctor on my lunch break from work, but this is NOT what I was hoping for when I switched from the pill. I'm a 27 year old newlywed and all I want is a birth control option that doesn't KILL my sex drive. I'd rather have a low sex drive and feel physically NORMAL than to deal with the heart palpitations. They didn't start until I put the ring in yesterday. I'm hoping in a few hours they hormones will get out of my system and I'll start feeling back to normal.

I had Mirena inserted after the birth of my 2nd daughter - November 07. Things were going ok (at least that was what I thought) until about two months ago. I really did not think about the Mirena much. Maybe that was because my sex drive has been soooo gone that I have only used the benefit of the Mirena about 3 times. The problems I guess really started when my period disappeared. That happened 3 months after I got in inserted. I thought that was going to be great because my periods usually last 7 days from start to fully finished. But with this thing, I did not bleed but I definitely was still having a period. Bach aches, mood swings, headaches, bloating, etc. I started to think something was really wrong when I got a headache that lasted about a week, and I don't normally get headaches that last longer than a few hours. I could not figure out what was wrong with me. I even went to the emergency room to have them tell me that there was nothing wrong and it was probably just stress. I started to think that maybe it is the Mirena. I started doing searches on the adverse side effects of the Mirena and thank God I found you guys. I have most of the symptoms described here and other Mirena side effect pages. I will be having this awful thing removed in about two weeks. I don't know what my husband and I are going to do about birth control. We both do not want anymore kids but I am only 28 and do not want to have my tubes tied.
Headaches
Joint Pains
Low Back Pain
Mood Swings
No Sex Drive
Massive weight Gain (I have not lost any of my baby weight plus i put on a few more pounds)
Breasts Double in Size
Fatigue
Dizziness
Depression (low self-esteem)
My feet have even grown (probably because of the weight gain)

I had mine taken out yesterday afternoon. So here's my scoop so far: The actual procedure was easy as pie. I felt a tiny pinch...no worse than a basic pap and that was it...they said it was out! The attitude from the staff and the doctor was a whole other story.

The nurse first of all asked what kind of side effects I had been having...I told her. (See my original posting from about a week ago if you need.) She asked if I had seen my PCP, because "Mirena couldn't cause those things." (I laughed at that point!) I tried explaining to her and educating her on these and other such sites and the reality that many of us have, as well as assuring her that I have seen several doctors and specialists and after office visits, x-rays, blood work, and multiple courses of meds, there is, in fact, nothing wrong with me. She stated, "Well, you'll need to talk to the doctor about that." So in comes the doc. He states that although I "think" I'm having these side effects...the IUD is at least serving it's purpose. I admitted that I was not pregnant, however it's not really a surprising fact seeing as how I'm now fat with bad skin and the ability to either rip your head off or cry depending on the minute you catch me! His response: "Well I don't think any of that is going to change because the Mirena isn't causing it." I truly don't believe I've been as insulted by a doctor before in my life as I was in that moment! (And I'm a nurse...I've been insulted plenty!) I asked him how he was so sure of this and he again tells me: "Because Mirena isn't systemic...it only acts on your uterus." I then questioned him about the Canadian drug study done about 10 years ago proving that you can verify effectiveness based on serum plasma levels (blood levels) within 3 hours of insertion. His response was simply this: (Oh ladies...you'll love this!) "Don't believe everything you read on the internet." He asked what I would do for birth control...and I told him that I wanted a non-hormonal form of control. He tried telling me the only options I had were the Copper IUD or permanent sterilization! At that point I looked at him and said I thought what I really needed was a new GYN, thanked him for the removal, paid my co-pay, and left that building for what I think will be the very last time.

I didn't go back to work. I went home and rested. Then I cried...just a massive cathartic release...and it felt great! I'm at the point where I am so ready to feel good again and knowing that this was the first step just brought all those emotions to the forefront. I have not yet had even so much as any spotting. Still feeling (and looking) fat and bloated with bad skin...I didn't wake up and lose 10 pounds...like I had hoped for, but I remain optimistic and continue to have faith that these symptoms will go away.

I'll continue posting occasionally and document my results. Good luck to all of us out there dealing with this.

As I write this, I'm on my fourth day taking Levaquin 500 mg. prescribed by my doctor for severe nasal congestion, sore throat, difficult cough. I have bouts like this on a yearly basis that start around Thanksgiving till late spring. I do remember taking Levaquin before though didn't notice anything bad (yet). As I read through different messages, I now come to realize that maybe I should go back and check the time I took Levaquin because I've been suffering from so much muscle aches and pains for a quite a very long time now. Since I started taking Lipitor 3 years ago, I'm inclined to think my pains were due to side effects of Lipitor. That's just another issue.

As of yesterday afternoon, on the third day of taking Levaquin, I was informed by my pharmacist that I OVERDOSED since Friday and Saturday by 2000 mg. I was prescribed 500 mg. one tablet per day. Whoever typed "Take one tablet every day by mouth after meals" in the pharmacy must have too many "ssss" in their pockets. "After a meal or after meals" are definitely not the same, don't you all agree? I didn't just read the label and followed instructions as I understood it. The pharmacist confirmed what I read back to him as typed. I thought pharmacists know how a certain drug should be taken. But that's another story to tell. I'm too concerned learning about the bad effects of Levaquin for me to find time and question a pharmacist integrity.

I called my doctor first thing today and told them of this oversight (should it be mine or the pharmacist?). I was told to continue with the medication and call them how I'd feel in a couple of days. So I took just one tablet today. That was easy.

Now after reading all these different bad things happening to people taking Levaquin, I am thinking of the future. Should I be worried about the bad side effects of Levaquin taken exactly as prescribed? What about those 2 days of overdose? I guess, I have to find that out myself in due time as I will not stop from finding out more about this drug.

I don't think I will continue taking this drug tomorrow. I don't know what will happen but I'm sure my doctor will find a way to fix my upper respiratory problems. He must have heard about other patients complaining about Levaquin. I will make sure he will take my opinion seriously.

To all of your valuable inputs and opinions and warnings about the harsh effects of Levaquin, thank you very much and may you continue on passing to one and all your valuable insights. Count me in!!!!!

Tomorrow will be a new day and I will be on my toes making sure I will fight the harsh side effects as early as I could. I know it will be worth the fight if I kick these damaging effects at its early stage, hoping I will be lucky to do so.

God Bless to all!

Have been on Lipitor for almost a year and muscle aches and pains have increased in the past two months to a debilitating stage. The muscles in my arms, shoulders and back hurt constantly. My hands are aching and I've also experienced cramps in the feet and toes. Last week cramps started in the leg calves. I can barely climb any stairs. There has also been some weight gain since I began taking lipitor.

I went to the doctor yesterday afternoon and when I finished describing the symptons he immediately said it was most likely the Lipitor.
He also shared that he had two friends who are doctors, one a runner, who had these same symptons as a result of Lipitor. He told me to stop taking it for two weeks and see if it is better. I will stop taking this permanently and try to lower the cholesterol with exercise and Vitamin C.

I went to the doctor last week for a UTI, he prescribed me bactrim. I took 2 a day for 7 seven days, it didn't cure it. So went back to the doctor yesterday and my UTI was worse that last week. Dr. prescribed Levaquin, I took my first one yesterday afternoon. After about 30 minutes I started feeling nausea but I didn't vomit. Then the left side of my face started aching right at the joint in my jaw. I didn't have trouble sleeping, and I felt ok when I woke up. Then this morning I took #2, about 30-45 minutes later I started feeling really nausea and I couldn't hold back, then my face started hurting in the same area and now it hurts to chew or swallow.
These side affects were not listed on my information leaflet.

I started taking Fosamax the morning of the 13th of April and this is the evening of the 15th. I have been having bouts of nausea and stomach discomfort since yesterday afternoon that are becoming more frequent and now accompanied by flatulence. My appetite has changed because I feel so yucky.
I was prescribed it because of a bone density exam that says I have severe bone loss in my femurs and moderate in my spine. I am an otherwise healthy 55 year old woman, very active and energetic, daily dog-walker at moderately brisk speed.
After reading this site I am even less keen to take it than I was....I have always bruised easily and I was born with thin hair.

ME 2 after spending just only 24.00$ in co pay this is my second day on this susposedly for infection in my white cell count . The first pill yesterday afternoon around 1.00 bye 3 had ringing in ears felt like my head was funny and my chest was hurting like heart beating fast . I told my hsband that I did not like what this was doing to me and could not figure it out what was going on . Second day with much dred I took second dose around one and same syptoms as the first day but heart beat stronger tonight thank god I looked this stuff up and then saw this site I will not be taking anymore needles to say. What is odd about this is I was sent to the Emergency room for severe Chest pain and found not to be having a heart attack but that my white cell count was off and I had just came of antibotic a couple of weeks ago so they were having me take this . From what I have read this is doing worse than good I am only 40 years old

I was prescribed Zyrtec by my doctor. It turns my stool black. When I noticed, I stopped taking it and my stool went back to normal. I took it yesterday afternoon, to find out that my stool turned black again. On the list of side effects talks about the urine turning dark but does not mention the possibility of Zyrtec affecting the stool in the same way. I believe that it does affect both.

I have been on Lortab for about a year, only taking a max. of two pills a day and most of the time only taking one a day. I started seeing a new Dr. due to the fact that I am terrified of surgery. I am starting physical therapy now and my Dr. has put me on Ultracet in the mean time. I took one pill yesterday afternoon, an hour later I felt very disoriented, much the same as when I stared taking Lortab. I did seem to have alot of energy, again the same as when I take Lortab. I took one more about 4 hours later because it did not seem to help with the pain in my lower back. I then began to itch like crazy, mainly my nose, I thought I was going to rub it right off my face. I did not have any problems sleeping, but this morning I felt like crap. My head hurt and my eyeballs hurt (if that makes any sense at all). I felt a lot of tension in my back and neck so I took an Alieve; did not even touch the headache. I was scared of taking another Ultracet so I took a Lortab this afternoon. Headache and tension are now gone, I will try to take another Ultracet this evening. I know they say this not an addictive drug, but the euphoria it gives you is great. For people who are addictive type people, this would be an easy drug to become dependent on. Be careful.

My Dr. gave me a 5 day sample of Levaquin 250mg for a UTI 4 days ago. I took the 1st dose & almost immediately began experiencing a headache over my eyes. I figured it was just stress. I took my second dose & began feeling lightheaded & kind of dopey & my headache was still going strong. On day 3, I woke up with a golfball sized lump in the center or my forehead. I called the Dr. immediately but he could not be reached for 3 hours. In these 3 hours the swelling in my forhead continued to spread. I rushed to his office yesterday afternoon & he was amazed. He siad hes never heard or a reaction like mine but told me to NEVER take Levaquin or any similar drug ever again. He prescribed me another antibiotic & a 7-day pack of prednisone for the allergic reaction. Today I woke up and my forhead is not as swollen. The golf ball is gone but the swelling is travelling down my face. The bridge of my nose & under my eyes are now swollen. I'm very emotionally sensitive and my headache is still present. Levaquin is an evil evil drug! Take with caution!!!! I'll update when I'm feeling better.....hopefully real soon!

I started taking this drug about 2 weeks ago, It has cleared up my sinus infection VERY well, and I have felt little to no side efects other than a little bit of weakness, but even then not that much difference in strength. However, I am still taking it and yesterday afternoon went to a tanning salon. I figured there were side effects with UV rays as with most Rx's but I have never had a problem before. Today I woke up itching and scratching uncontrolably, and it has gotten worse through the day. Lotion won't help, so I just have to put up with this pain. So just a extra note on the side effects. DO NOT GO TANNING while on this drug. It's hurts the next day...