PCOS Messages for September, 2001: Re: Menstrual Migraines and PCOS

Re: Menstrual Migraines and PCOS

From: Chris (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 29 Sep 2001 18:15:27 -0500 (CDT)

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Wow Allison...we sound like twins. I have been on Yasmin (the US version of Diane) for just over a month now, and during my last period I had terrible headaches. I have never really gotten headaches before! My husband is insisting I go off of the BCP because he thinks they're causing the headaches, as well as the pretty serious fatigue I have been experiencing. But I am scared because I *think* the Pill is having a positive effect on my skin. Although I am still broken out, they seem to be smaller spots, and not the painful cysts I had last month. It is amazing what I am willing to live with to clear up my skin! I'd consider giving up my right arm for a year without spots! Anyway, I'm going to ask my GP about quitting the BCP. I am not on any other meds, and I feel like my PCOS is out of control! (I can't get an appt with an endo until November.) I am waiting on some blood tests (she tested my thyroid due to the fatigue) to come back and we'll see how my doc wants to proceed...

Good luck and *please* keep us posted! I am intrigued by the idea of going to a naturopath...I really hope it works for you!

-Chris

At Wed, 26 Sep 2001, Allison wrote: >
>Thanks so much for the advice. Im going to go to the naturopath as well
>as make an appointment with my Dr. and discuss the meds you are on.
>Right now I take Amerge which restricts the blood vessels in the head,
>but I have to take it as soon as I have a light headache and it makes me
>very drowsy - but it does reduce the pain. It is also very $$$ - 125
>dollars (CDN) for 6 tablets.
>
>Thanks for your advice, I'd be willing to hear about other medicines
>that have helped people. You see, i am going to be getting married in
>May 2002 and I dont want to go off the BCP for a number of reasons. I
>have a wonderful, supportive MD, so she will be open to suggestions.
>
>THanks again.
>Allison

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