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Posted at 4:26 PM on Jun 12, 2009 by jenna0128, #42226
I have been taking Yasmin for 1 week. Before taking Yasmin, my stress levels were normal, no anxiety, energy was normal, etc. Within days I began noticing a change in my breathing patterns. I felt as if I could not get enough air. I would continue to yawn in order to get a 'good breath'. I felt like I was taking more short breaths. There seemed to be a constant pressure on my chest. Let me stress, A PRESSURE, not pain. This seemed to occur at all times of the day regardless of whether I was moving, resting, etc. I went back to my OB/GYN only to be told that 'It was anxiety, and I worked myself up. It must be my school, etc." This was so frustrating. I was a little apprehensive about the pill but I know I did not create such extreme anxiety symptoms overnight. In my experience hyperventilation from anxiety builds over time. That is not the cause for me. Please remember your doctor doesn't know your body like you do. Most often they dismiss 'side effects' and say 'It couldn't possibly be the medicine'. I've read more stories of girls complaining of a similar symptom and the doctor telling them... you're having anxiety and they end up on more medication. That's awful. I have found numerous articles on SYNTHETIC PROGESTINS which is what is in Yasmin causing increased breathing of Hyperventilation. I know Yasmin is the cause of this. My doctor was wrong. Now the question is, continue it... or not? It's extremely uncomfortable..so I'm unsure. I wanted to post this so other girls experiencing this side effect would know that it IS the YASMIN!!
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Reply 4 months ago on Jun 13, 2009 by bety, #20573

hi, dont and dont use it, I fall into a severe depression due to the chemical toxication caused by Yasmin (my psychiatrist told that this was drug induced depression). It took more than 6 months to heal up, it nearly caused my relationship to end..any lots of other problems. If you love your life, listen to cries of your body..
take care.
b.

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Reply 4 months ago on Jun 14, 2009 by okinawak, #20608

Please insist on being tested for blood clotting. There's a blood test called the d-dimer to check for blood clotting anywhere in the body. There are also scans that can be ordered by your doctor or at an emergency room. Blood clotting is a known side effect of birth control pills and can be extremely serious or fatal. My daughter died after taking Yasmin for two months and 18 days. She was ALSO told "it was just anxiety". Two days later she was dead from blood clots in her lungs (pulmonary emboli). Your shortness of breath is a very worrisome symptom. Please do not hesitate. Seek medical attention ASAP.

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Reply 4 months ago on Jun 30, 2009 by jnc88, #21069

I totally have the same feeling with the shortage of breath!! I have been on this BC for about a month and a half now and have noticed depression and severe anxiety. My friend started this pill a couple weeks ago and has the same issues... This can't be just a coincedence! Take Care!

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Reply 3 months ago on Jul 29, 2009 by liverspot, #21907

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH THIS.I WAS ON YASMINE FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO DIE! I HAD A VERY BAD REACTION TO THIS PILL.I THOUGHT MY HEART WAS GOING TO COME OUT OF MY CHEST AND MY HEAD WAS BURNING SO BAD.! ALL THAT NIGHT I HAD DIARRHEA AND THE WORST ANXIETY EVER.SINCE TAKING THIS DEVIL PILL I HAVE NEVER BEEN THE SAME.I SUFFER FROM PANIC ATTACKS,OCD,ANXIETY AND THYROID PROBLEMS.I HAVE BEEN TO DOCTORS AND PHYSIOLOGISTS AND REFUSE TO GO ON ANY OTHER MEDICATIONS.PLEASE IF YOU VALUE YOUR WELL BEING OF LIFE DON'T TAKE THIS PILL!

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