Feeling strange lately....

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Feeling strange lately....
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Wed, 02-11-2004 - 10:09pm

Well you all know that on Saturday and Sunday I went to

  Shawna-- Proud Cl for 100 Pounds or More to Go 

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Registered: 10-20-2003
Thu, 02-12-2004 - 10:30am
Here's the link:

http://www.abcinternetmarketing.com/depo-provera/index.html

Please read some of the horror stories before deciding to take the Depo.

Jess

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Registered: 01-07-2004
Thu, 02-12-2004 - 11:14am
Goodness. I am reading all this and I am thanking the good Lord that I decided to abstain and remain unactive until I get married. Ya'll are scaring me here.

Though I must say that the education I am recieving from ya'lls wisdom is invaluable. What a way to know my choices when I do become active.

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Registered: 10-20-2003
Thu, 02-12-2004 - 11:24am
Kar,

I really don't wish this skin disease on my worst enemies. Let alone my new friends. I sometimes can't even walk it gets so bad. My b/f sees what I go through. It's pure hell. There's no cure for it, there's not even a medication for it. There's been no research on it. NOTHING.

Hun, I didn't mean to scare you. But if I can prevent someone from going through this I will.

Whatever you do decide, make sure you research it for yourself. Don't just take the docs word for it.

Jess

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Registered: 12-06-2003
Thu, 02-12-2004 - 11:44am
Im on Yasmin also and doc says one of the side affects is weight loss...I was all for that one !!
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 02-12-2004 - 11:52am
I cant say I have ever heard of anything good about Depo and that is why I dont take it.

  Shawna-- Proud Cl for 100 Pounds or More to Go 

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Registered: 01-15-2004
Thu, 02-12-2004 - 12:29pm

jess,


How do you know your skin disease came from depo? I've been on it for 4 years with no problems. I also worked at Planned Parenthood for a while and there were very few problems with it (an equal number to those taking other forms). Not all birth control is for everyone. The pill gave me serious cramps and the shot rescued me from a 6 month period. Every woman is different so everyone not everyone is going to react the same way. As a OB/GYN in training (LOL) I pay a lot of attention to these types of things. I'm not advocating Depo for anyone, it's just like choosing a diet, you have to pick what works for you.


Susan

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Registered: 10-20-2003
Thu, 02-12-2004 - 1:30pm
I'm not 100% positive it came from the shot. But I'm very sure it did as I didn't have this until I started on the shot and alot of women on the different Hidradenitis boards I've been to also were on the shot. I'm not a doc, I guess I'm just putting 2 and 2 together. But even my doc doesn't know why people get this. There just hasn't been enough research into it. Like I said, I was on Depo 8 yrs, it took 2 yrs to get my period back and then my cramps were so bad I would cry. I know a few people who are on it or were on it and none had a good experience. If you are having a good experience that's wonderful. More power to ya! lol But I will never recommend it to anyone.

Jess

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Thu, 02-12-2004 - 1:43pm

Dana.....I agree about the depo shot.

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Registered: 01-15-2004
Thu, 02-12-2004 - 1:53pm

Once again I am NOT advocating Depo, but whos to say those women didn't have fertility problems before taking Depo?


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Registered: 06-13-2003
Thu, 02-12-2004 - 2:01pm
I take Ortho Cyclen (not Tri) and I love it...but I am fanatical about taking it on time, have never missed a pill, and have taken it within 15 min of the time I set every single day.