Major Patch Problems - Please Help!
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| Fri, 05-07-2004 - 5:48pm |
I have been on the patch for 3 weeks, and took it off this morning. Two times this past week, my right arm muscles started to spasm (I thought I was having a stroke) down to my thumb and my index finger - to the point where it felt broken, and brought me to a panic attack (both times). My muscles would be really hard, and buldging out (like a charlie horse) and lasted for hours. The area around the patch started to itch like crazy, and now feels like I have a burn in that area. Some people said I could have been allergic to it. I don't know. Yesterday, also, I have been having some very, dark brown discharge. So, I thought maybe it was my period, coming early???? Today I even had to wear a tampon it was so heavy. I feel very bloated, and huge. I also think I may be pregnant. (I have two children already, so I'm just getting that "feeling".) I took a test last week, and it looked as if there was a light pink line in the "pregnant" window. So, I figured I would wait awhile to retest. Does anyone think this "brown stuff" is my period coming early? My period has never been like this before. Anyone else experience the muscle spasms? It was very scary, especially when it brings me to a panic attack. I freaked, and thought I could feel blood clots. It drove me insane, obviously. So, since I just got off the IUD for 5 years, and have been on the pill twice (with 2 children as a result), what birth control do you suggest? Is Seasonal a pill you take every 3 months? Cause maybe I will try that one, but I think I need a lower dosage of the hormones, because I'm not reacting well. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for reading.
Heidi
Edited 5/7/2004 6:00 pm ET ET by hls1977

Hi Heidi,
I'm not sure what to tell you about the muscle spasm, except that you should call your gynecologist or clinic about this before starting next month's patches.
I did forget to add the fact that I did in fact change where I was placing the patch. Only once was it actually on my right arm (where the pain is). As for getting pregnant on the pill, I actually never did miss a pill, and was not on any medication at the time. That's why I just feel like I'm meant to have children. I feel very fertile. Also, the light pink line was there within 3 minutes. I will never read it as time goes on, because I do know it changes while it sits. That is a mistake a lot of women make, too. Because I was on the IUD for so long, I really am just looking for some BC that's not high maintenance. The ring doesn't sound like something I'd want to do. I loved not thinking about the IUD at all. -but it had to be taken out because I had non-stop periods for 3 months straight.
Thank you so much for all your info, your hand must hurt from typing so much. It is greatly appreciated though.
Heidi
Hope this helps!!!