OTC Lo and cramps
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OTC Lo and cramps
| Mon, 11-22-2004 - 6:36am |
Hey everyone! Lat thursday I forgot to take the 2nd to last day of my week 2 pills for Ortho tri lo. Starting early friday morning, I began having cramps. I also doubled my dosage on friday to contribute to the missed pill. However my cramps have been continuing since Friday. THey are so bad at night I can barely sleep. I was put on Xantax (anxiety) last week and I wonder if that is contributing. I'm not mensturating though..but the cramps are outof control.
Its four days later and I still have them. Any ideas on what is causing the cramps and what I can do. I haven't had cramps this bad in nearly 4 years. I have already been diagnaosed with Endo 3 yrs ago, which is why I am on the pill.
Thanks!!
Cheyrl

Missing a pill could cause your cramps, I think. If you`re already had them for four days, my guess - although I could be wrong - is that you may continue having them until your placebo week. After which, when your start your new pill pack, your cycle will reset. Missing a pill just threw it off. The reduction of hormones is what causes your period at the end of the cycle, so missing your pill for a day was like saying, "Come on, Aunt Flo!" And the next day, it was kind of like, "Oops! No! Stay back - Stay back!!" :)
The best advice I can offer is to take a few ibuprofen during the day and maybe try to relax with a heating pad at night. Sorry that I can`t be more helpful!