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Birth Control Pills?

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Electra
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Ok I've always had major weight gain issues with the pill so I haven't taken it for years. I did try it a couple of years ago after my daughter was born but again had bad luck with it. I always thought it brought my sex drive way down and made me super tiered and moody. Now I'm finding out that Celiac causes most of that, and I have problems with discharge and super heavy painful periods so I thought I may try it again.

My concerns are that the pamphlet says that some of the super rare side effects are problems with your gall bladder and kidney obstruction. The OB assures me that there is no corrolation between Celiac and the Pill, but how do we know for sure. If I'm already at risk for Gall Bladder and Liver problems then can the "super rare" actually be turned into "normal risk" for me?

I guess if I'm off from gluten then the risk should just be normal right? Especially since I should not be causeing damage to my stomach or intestins?

I definitely DO NOT want to get into a debate about the pill because I'm already not a huge supporter, but I'd just like to know what you guys thinks about the risks.

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Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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If you are concerned about the side effects of the Pill, there are many new IUD's or Rings that may be available to you. Don't know personally, way way past that.

Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
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I think CarlaB knows quite a bit about "natural" methods. You could try asking her.

Electra Enthusiast
Electra
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If you are concerned about the side effects of the Pill, there are many new IUD's or Rings that may be available to you. Don't know personally, way way past that.

LOL thanks for the info. Unfortunatley an IUD is not an option for me. I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet. I guess I'll have to do some more research and see what I find out :)!!

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Felidae
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I am on the pill and I have been on it basically forever. Not really, but for a very long time. I don't have any problems with it. It's important to make sure the brand you use is gluten-free. Also, not all the brands are the same. Some can make you feel wierder than others. Don't settle for the first one you try if you feel off. Try another brand.

elonwy Enthusiast
elonwy
Posted

I'm going to basically ditto the previous post. I've been on the pill since I was 14 due to crazy periods. You have to find the one and the dose that works for you. And make sure they are gluten free. I have never had problems with BC, except for once when they switched me to a "new, better" pill that they had come out with which made me really moody and insane.

The only side effects I've seen people have are with people who smoked and got blood clots. I had a friend who's fiance had a blood clot that caused a stroke. She was 31. That is definitely a warning to take seriously. (I have no idea if you smoke or not, just throwing it out there)

I would discuss it with your doctor based on your health issues though. I hope you find a solution :)

Elonwy

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zansu
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I've been glutened by generics. I get the Dr to write that it has to be the name brand, now. Walgreens mail order just could not comprehend that I needed to know what was in the binder. they were beyond clueless into "don't care" ness.

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