Posts by Jeffrey Fox

Timothy Wells9 said:I’ve been sipping on this Yaz drink, and honestly, it feels like my body is just holding onto every single drop of fluid imaginable... I can't help but feel like I'm constantly retaining water after consuming it. Does anyone have any actual advice on how to flush this excess out of my system?

Ugh, I totally went through the exact same thing when I was on Yaz! My appetite went through the roof, plus all that annoying cellulite and bloating that comes with birth control—it was such a struggle. Honestly, you'll probably find that the water retention finally clears up once you stop taking Yaz, or maybe you could talk to your doctor about switching to a different pill that might be a much better fit for your body!

Hey everyone! So, I’m currently on Yaz (got a 6-month prescription), but I’m actually heading abroad in about a month! Does anyone happen to know if I can pick up my Yaz in Italy using a European Health Insurance Card? Since I don't have a private prescription and can't just grab all six packs at once—I have to pick them up one box at a time every month—I'm feeling a little stuck. Thanks so much in advance!

stormyharbor2 said:I don't even think it's the pill itself—I'm dealing with the exact same issues I had before. And honestly, it feels like most male doctors hear "PMS" and immediately think of some cute movie trope about craving chocolate... 🙄 How am I supposed to explain that I don't want to feel suicidal for ten days out of the month, and that I know there's a medication out there that actually works? I haven't gained weight, but my skin has been peeling since I can remember... so you're saying the pill might actually make that worse?

If you aren't seeing any real improvement with your skin—like those breakouts or the hair growth issues—but you're dealing with peeling skin and just feeling totally miserable overall, then honestly, those pills might actually be making things worse for you! If I were in your shoes, I would definitely look into switching over to a different option.

stormyharbor2 said:lyndette. I’m dealing with acne too :/ honestly, my biggest issue was just horrific PMS—and it’s still just as bad now, if not worse. I even thought about skipping the seven-day break and just going straight onto the next pack, but my PMS starts ten days before anyway... so that wouldn't have stopped it...

Oh man, I totally feel your pain because those side effects are absolutely brutal, but it sounds like these pills just aren't doing your body any favors, so you should definitely look into trying a different brand! When I was on them, that long week off was such a nightmare for me too—I felt absolutely miserable and my skin would just go downhill fast—so I tried shortening the break for a few months to see if it helped, but eventually, I just had to give up on birth control altogether. Between the weight gain, that endless hunger, and my facial skin getting so incredibly dry, I just couldn't deal with it anymore..

stormyharbor2 said:What pills would you guys suggest for someone dealing with brutal PMS and unwanted hair growth? I'm seriously considering just getting off the pill entirely—or at least switching things up—because right now, they aren't doing anything for me...

I personally feel like Diane-35, Yaz, or maybe even Lo Loestrin works wonders for acne and hair issues, though I know everyone's body reacts totally differently! What are you currently taking?

Thanks so much 🙂

Does anyone know when they’ll finally confirm if we're playing at Madison Square Garden on the 20th? Also, for those of you who follow handball more closely than I do, how realistic is it that we actually walk away as either first or second in our group?

I was just thinking about how much easier life gets when you have everything sorted out, like having a solid plan with State Farm or getting your coverage through Aetna! It really takes such a weight off your shoulders, doesn't it?

Kyle Rogers9 said:I think anyone putting their signature on anything is obligated to read it first.

I signed up for CO online and the contract arrived by mail. This year, when I wanted to cancel, I went back and read the agreement again and found that clause stating I had to notify them three months in advance.

Honestly, I can't help but feel like this just isn't fair at all, especially since nobody bothered to mention it or point it out to me when I was originally signing up for the service!
I honestly feel so much empathy for all those folks who signed up for those Swiss Franc loans back in the day—even if it’s not a perfect comparison, it just feels like nobody sat them down to explain exactly what kind of trap they were walking into! It really strikes me that an insurance provider should always, without exception, walk their clients through the nitty-gritty details of a contract so there aren't any nasty surprises later on.
On the flip side, when you’re sitting down to sign a contract with AAA or any other provider, they lay everything out on the table right then and there! They make it super clear exactly what you're getting for a one-year term versus how much more you'll save if you commit to a two-year loyalty plan—it's actually pretty helpful to see those price drops upfront!
I was just looking into some coverage options through State Farm, and honestly, their setup seems pretty solid! $22 I haven't seen anything pop up on my end yet!
It’s honestly not even about the money at the end of the day—it's just a matter of principle!

Hey everyone, I just had to jump on here and vent about a really nasty experience I’ve been having with GEICO. I signed up for a policy about a year ago through my banking app, thinking everything was straightforward, but as soon as I joined, I found a much better deal elsewhere and was basically counting down the days until I could switch over. I figured once my year was up, I’d just cancel the contract and move to the new provider without any drama.
But get this—GEICO told me that if I want to cancel, I actually have to give them three months' notice before the year is even up! Can you believe the nerve?!
And then there's the catch when you first sign up: you have to wait 15 days before you can even start using the coverage you're paying for. It feels totally rigged. When I tried to complain to them about it, they had the audacity to tell me that I should have read the fine print more carefully since it was all laid out in the agreement. Honestly, who actually sits down to read ten pages of tiny, incomprehensible legal jargon these days?
I mean, shouldn't it be a basic consumer right to be able to cancel a service whenever you want? Isn't that how things should work?
At the end of the day, I am never doing business with these guys again, and I really hope sharing this helps you all avoid getting burned just like I did.
Now I'm stuck paying THEM for another whole year. It's absolutely awful.

Thanks so much! I'm really hoping this passes quickly because I've been feeling absolutely terrible all day long, just totally wiped out 😢

Hey everyone, I could really use some advice here.
So, I just took my fourth dose of Yasmin (it's the same thing as Diane 35), and now I’m sitting here feeling super dizzy and a little nauseous. I'm wondering if this is actually linked to the pill, especially since I just started the pack! Honestly, I’m getting a bit spooked because I’ve been falling down a total rabbit hole reading scary stuff about them online. Has anyone else dealt with these kinds of side effects? Maybe my body is just trying to adjust to the new routine? Thanks so much!

ps. I’m also feeling this dull ache in my left leg, and I can't tell if I'm just overthinking things or if something is actually up.

Hey everyone! So, my doctor just prescribed Bellune 35 for me, and I was wondering if anyone here has actually used it before?