Patch and regularity...

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Registered: 01-11-2004
Patch and regularity...
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Fri, 10-29-2004 - 11:31pm
Has anyone else experienced a lot of problems with constipation and diarrhea while on the Ortho Evra patch? I have been on it since July 5 of this year and since then I have had either one or the other and it is getting quite uncomfortable. (physically and emotionally)

I have no idea what I can do to ease these symptoms, as I know it is listed in the possible side-effects. Can it be a hazard to have it nonstop like this? (switches back and forth from one to the other, sometimes in the same day)

Thanks Ladies :)

Songbird

Julie Anne

 

Married my best friend, September 2006

"In His time, In His time.  He makes all things beauti

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Sat, 10-30-2004 - 10:43am
Hi Songbird, Welcome!

I'm sorry you’re having problems. Have you talked with your doctor about your symptoms? If you have been on the patch for 3 months your body should have about adjusted and any side effects coming to an end, unless the patch isn't for you. Let us know what your doctor says, ok? I hope you're feeling better soon.

Good luck and hugs,

      Jill

    

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Registered: 01-11-2004
Sat, 10-30-2004 - 4:05pm
Thanks so much :) I haven't talked to my doctor since he was just 'visiting' the women's center that month. It was my first trip to a gyn and he was only there to fill in before a new doctor showed up, so I will never see him again. It doesn't make it easier that I am 175 miles away from the center itself. However, in December I am going back for a six month check up and I am definitely going to mention it. I had a feeling it should have discipated by this time. (course I still feel sick the day after I apply the patch, but that is better than the week I first started it. I was sick as a dog the entire week.)

Have a great day!

Songbird

Julie Anne

 

Married my best friend, September 2006

"In His time, In His time.  He makes all things beauti