Feeling sick after starting BC

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Registered: 04-16-2004
Feeling sick after starting BC
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Mon, 06-14-2004 - 4:44pm
Hi, I've been on the pill for a week. I've been feeling really sick and very sad. I feel nauseous all the time, I get real bad cramps, my back hurts and I have headaches. I cry just because. I don't have a reason to. Does this have anything to do with the pill or am I going to through something else? I've always had alot of trouble with my periods and usually get cramps all month but not like this. It even goes down a bit to my legs.

Thank you in advance

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 06-14-2004 - 5:34pm
Hi martinikitty, welcome!

Nausea, mood swings and cramps can all be side effects of starting hormonal contraceptives. You might want to try taking your pill with a little food, some crackers or something light which might help with the nausea. Side effects from OCs should go away in about three or four cycles, if not, the pill you are on probably isn’t the pill for you. I hope you are feeling better soon.

Good luck and hugs,

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-27-2003
Mon, 06-14-2004 - 6:17pm
I had slight nausea when I took the pill....
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-16-2004
Mon, 06-14-2004 - 7:42pm
Thank you very much Jill. I needed to hear that it's normal. You've helped :)
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-07-2003
Mon, 06-14-2004 - 7:53pm
I'd call your doctor just in case. If nothing else it will give you piece of mind. Some of the most serious pill side effects occur after just a few weeks of using it (blood clots etc). I'm not trying to scare you, I just think its worth a phone call.