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Jack Cruz21 said:Hey there! I’m currently on my second pack and finishing up my second week of taking Yaz
. I originally got switched over to these because I was dealing with breakouts on my chest, shoulders, and back, and I was secretly hoping they might clear up some other issues too, though they haven't quite hit those marks yet—not that it's a huge deal.
On the plus side, I'm feeling pretty great overall; I haven't dealt with any bloating, weight gain, or those nasty headaches, and honestly, it feels like they've given me this unexpected little boost of energy where I don't feel nearly as lazy or unmotivated as I used to.
If I had to pick some annoying side effects, I'd say my breasts have been feeling a bit tender and itchy, and yeah, okay, they've definitely gotten a little larger. 🙂
And man, the mood swings are real—I’ve been incredibly irritable, like if anyone breathes the wrong way near me, I just snap, and then I immediately feel guilty afterward. I've been reading that hitting the gym can help balance things out, so I’m going to give that a shot.
As far as the acne goes, I haven't seen much of an improvement; if anything, it seems slightly worse right now, but I know it usually takes about three months to really see a shift.
My ovaries seem fine, and my periods have always been somewhat irregular, so this month was pretty much business as usual, except I didn't even need to reach for the Advil.
I was actually pretty terrified at first because I read so many horror stories about Yaz online, but now that I'm in it, I'm actually feeling really satisfied.
I don't really have a specific question for everyone, I just wanted to jump on here and share how well it's working for me! 😁
Still, something is bugging me. I started taking the pills on the first day of my period, November 20th, 2020. During my first break, my period arrived on Monday, December 14th, 2020, and the next one came on January 12th, 2021—making it a 29-day cycle. My current period started yesterday, which puts me at day 26. Is that normal? Shouldn't a period on oral contraceptives arrive strictly every 28 days?
I should mention that I take them religiously every single day, except during the placebo break when I take them at 6 PM. I've finished three packs and I'm starting my fourth this Friday.
Also, since I'm seeing absolutely zero change in my skin, is there still hope that things will eventually clear up?
Hey there! I’m currently on my second pack and finishing up my second week of taking Yaz
. I originally got switched over to these because I was dealing with breakouts on my chest, shoulders, and back, and I was secretly hoping they might clear up some other issues too, though they haven't quite hit those marks yet—not that it's a huge deal.
On the plus side, I'm feeling pretty great overall; I haven't dealt with any bloating, weight gain, or those nasty headaches, and honestly, it feels like they've given me this unexpected little boost of energy where I don't feel nearly as lazy or unmotivated as I used to.
If I had to pick some annoying side effects, I'd say my breasts have been feeling a bit tender and itchy, and yeah, okay, they've definitely gotten a little larger. 🙂
And man, the mood swings are real—I’ve been incredibly irritable, like if anyone breathes the wrong way near me, I just snap, and then I immediately feel guilty afterward. I've been reading that hitting the gym can help balance things out, so I’m going to give that a shot.
As far as the acne goes, I haven't seen much of an improvement; if anything, it seems slightly worse right now, but I know it usually takes about three months to really see a shift.
My ovaries seem fine, and my periods have always been somewhat irregular, so this month was pretty much business as usual, except I didn't even need to reach for the Advil.
I was actually pretty terrified at first because I read so many horror stories about Yaz online, but now that I'm in it, I'm actually feeling really satisfied.
I don't really have a specific question for everyone, I just wanted to jump on here and share how well it's working for me! 😁
Hey there. I’ve got a quick question regarding the quarantine rules for cross-border commuters. From what I understand, I’m allowed to head straight to work every day, then go directly home to isolate myself right after.
I shouldn't be hanging out in public spaces or wandering through parks, but I assume stopping at a gas station is fine, though I'm not entirely certain.
Every single day when we cross back into the States, they have us sign in, which is causing massive bottlenecks because the smaller checkpoints have been shut down.
This might sound a little paranoid, but since they collect our phone numbers during check-in, is it possible for them to track my location in real-time? Just to be clear, I haven't broken any isolation rules, nor would I ever dream of doing so.
Keith Gonzalez said:Not really, because there just isn't any clear indication for an MRI right now. Besides, deciding if you actually need an MRI is something left strictly to specialists. Based on what's been described here, this looks more like a situation where you'd see a physiatrist for some physical therapy or maybe just some targeted exercises to do at home. That’s pretty much the gist of it for the moment.
Is it obvious from the test results what's actually going on? Like, why would they even send me to a physiatrist in the first place?
Hey everyone, I recently went in for an X-ray of my lumbar spine because my lower back has been feeling incredibly stiff and painful. I’m 25 years old, and this is actually the third time my back has just locked up on me; interestingly, I don't even feel the pain when I'm standing or walking, it just hits me differently.
Here is what the report says:
The lumbar spine images show normal vertebral heights, appropriate mineralization of the vertebral bodies, and preserved posterior intervertebral lines.
The width of the facet joint spaces as well as the intervertebral disc spaces across all segments appears normal.
To be honest, my primary care physician isn't exactly the most helpful when it comes to handing out referrals—I practically had to beg him for this one. His usual approach is just to hand out some injections, prescribe a few painkillers, and sign me off work for a couple of days. From what I can gather, since everything looks fine on paper, he thinks there isn't much to worry about.
Should I push him to send me for an MRI instead?
Just to give you a bit more context, the last time my back seized up was on January 1st. After about three days, the stiffness finally let up, but I've been dealing with this nagging ache whenever I bend over. It feels a little better if I move around and stretch, but that discomfort is definitely still lingering.
For what it's worth, about nine years ago, an X-ray of my thoracic spine showed some mild scoliosis and kyphosis.
I would really appreciate any advice you all might have, thanks!
Angela Smith53 said:How do you all deal with that massive bloating right before your period? Everything shows up perfectly fine at my OBGYN—no cysts, no fibroids, everything is totally clear from a medical standpoint... I've been trying ginger and parsley tea, but nothing seems to touch it. It’s like I'm bloated from head to toe for about ten days straight beforehand. It’s becoming unbearable; I feel like my normal self for fifteen days of the month, and then it just turns into pure hell.
For me, when it comes to that heavy, bloated feeling, cutting out carbs entirely has made a huge difference, and honestly, it helps even outside of PMS. I’m not saying you have to go full keto like I did, but maybe just try skipping the white flour and sugary treats during those specific days. I know, I know—that sounds incredibly tough, especially when those cravings hit during your cycle.
That’s just what worked for me, though I can't promise it'll be your magic fix since everyone reacts differently. There might be something else triggering it for you.