breast size 1/2 way into active pills.
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| Mon, 10-25-2004 - 3:11pm |
I have been on the pill for 8 months and after 3 months most of my side effects went away. Anyhow, last month and now again this month, half way into my second week of active pills, my breasts have been very tender and very swollen... enough so that I had to go out and purchase larger cup (from b to c) bras last month because wearing my b's were hurting me and frankly (tmi.... I was coming out of them). They remain that way until I start the placebo pills. After that they go back to my normal size and no more pain; but only for two and one half more weeks and then back to the pain and different size. Normally I wouldn't mind the larger size but they hurt so bad that I can barely stand it and I'd rather be small and painfree. Has anyone had this problem? I wonder if I should be contacting my doctor but I don't want her to tell me once again that it's another pill side effect that will go away.... I think I've annoyed her staff enough already. I would be grateful for any info. Thanks. Lucy

Thanks for responding. I am taking Junel fe 1/20. Lucy
Have you changed anything in your diet in the last two months? Have you been consuming more chocolate, coffee or sodas with caffeine in them, or, things with lots of salt in them? Caffeine and salty snacks can be a big contributors to breast swelling and discomfort.
Good luck,
Jill
As I was reading your response I kept saying, yes, yes, yes and yes. I have been eating more chocolate, sodas, more coffee and cheetos (I suppose they are salty) I never knew they could cause problems and come to think of it, I have been drinking tons of coffee and soft drinks for the past 2 months; trying to stay away with work and school at night. I will stop all but my one cup of coffee in the morning (without it I get fierce headaches and nausea) I hope this is the last month it's like this.... much too painful. Thanks! Lucy