so far, ive been on Yasmin for almost 3 wks. the first week i had...

I urge you to be cautious and be checked out for blood clotting. Google DVT's and Pulmonary Emboli so you know all the symptoms. Being on birth control pills increases the incidence of blood clots. Sharp pains in your chest are worrisome. Take care and be assertive about your health. Do not accept a diagnosis of "just anxiety" without being checked out for blood clots. My 18 year old daughter died in her third month on Yasmin of Pulmonary Emboli. Her symptoms were shortness of breath and "funny little pains in her chest." They were dismissed by the nurse as part of "getting used to Yasmin" and anxiety. The next day my daughter died.

I reacted like you very badly from early on. I advise you from personal experience to get off quickly and to speak to a doctor that will listen. I was on it for 5 months until I was so sick I could not take it, when I got off of it, it was as if my body fell apart completely. I was sick for 3 years until we found out that Yasmin in 5 months had depleted by serum b12 which led to a very sever deficiency with neurological problems. I also had my heart become affected, my digestion and my protein c antigen which keeps you from clotting was lowered and it left me at a higher risk of clotting. My symptoms at first were head ache, stomach problems, moodiness, nervousness. Later it progressed to weakness, exhaustion, joint pain, night sweats, low body temperature, low blood pressure, numb left leg, numb hands, low immunity, severe menstrual bleeding with massive clots, shaking, confusion, breathing irregularities, irregular heart beats, weight and swelling. It took me 3 years to find the right doctors that would figure everything out. I remember wishing very much I had gone off of it when I felt sick week one. I waited 5 months. It has been the most difficult thing I can describe. You should research and see what is best for your quickly as you seem to be reacting very badly very quickly. Good luck.

NO!!!

I'm having these exact symptoms but just started back on yasmin after taking a break (mostly forgetting to take it). Previosly iwas on yasmin for over 6 years without problems. Tried Nuvaring which was a nightmare. I thought these symptoms were stress related or related to my prescription to adderall which I've been on for years without symptoms, but now it all makes sense. I started back Sunday was useless all day Monday and most of Tuesday then couldn't sleep last night or tonight, splitting
headaches, shortness of breath, etc. I was suppossed to get checked for blood clots on referral to the hospital by my Pcp hut freaked out and left without going through with it. However I haven't had problems again untilstarting back on yasmin! Are there any good experiences with other bc pills? Maybe imgetting too old to take them, 27... They still help keep my skin clear but I guess dealing with acne might be well worth it based on all of these postings. I wish eveyone the best and God bless!