I Hate Doctors.. Yes I Do. (not graphic)

[Eternity]

So yes. I had to go to the doctors today becauseeee... I kinda missed a pill on Saturday- I was a lil drunk, n a lot preocupied n I forgot (I take them at night by the way, Im not that much of a piss-head to be drunk at 9am) anddd so now, two weeks since my last one, Im having another period. Oh, just carry on taking ya pills anyway, the doc tells me, n I shall have another bleed when my cycle finishes probably, thats THREE in a month, am I pmsing? Ohhh Yes.


And as if this wasnt enough, Ive been wanting to change my pill for a while. Aside from being less effective as a painkiller n pms-stop as it used to be, Ive been getting these pains- period style pains in the mornings when I wake up, even though Im not on. Does he listen? Does he bollox. Instead he says ohhh so patronisingly that theres no reason to think the pill is causing this, gives my stomach a cursary feel, n then tells me I should carry on with the one Im on.


Question- can the pill work to balance mood swings? cuz Im sure it did for me at first... but now it doesnt, n Im unsure whether its going the other way.. Im getting worse. But without it periods would be hell... Still I think Im damaging my body... should I just stop taking it? I know its arrogant to think I know better than the doctor, but Ive lived in this body long enough to know when somethings wrong...

[Babydoll]

you know what? if if doesn't feel right, don't take that pill anymore. we know when our bodies is trying to tell us something..


I dont think they can "balance" moods. if anything, they can cause depression in some people. I don't think it works the other way and makes people feel happy - if it does I'm sure its just the placebo effect.

[woland]

Decide for yourself, dont take the advice of a drug-pushing doc, or a
random with a fairy as their display pic, either one aint gonna have to
face up to the consequences for you.

[Babydoll]

I don't know if I should be offended by wolands post or not. eternity is asking for our advice, wooland. the decision is up to to her, but she did ask what we thought she should do. the fact that I have a fairy for my screen thing does not mean my opinion isnt a good one.Edited by: Babydoll

[woland]

Don't be offended, I have a warped way of communicating with people, try not to take anything I say seriously ok?

[buttercup]

I cannot believe that your doctor didn't take you more seriously...time to find another doctor. I was on three pills until I found one that worked for me. Different pills provide different levels of estrogen. For me, it turns out I need a higher level of estrogen to keep the cramping (just like you described) and the "break-through" bleeding at bay. Now I have no cramps or PMS, and my periods are light and manageable. I don't think that the pill can change your mood, but if you're on the right pill it can take away the simptoms that cause the bad mood in the first place. The only time I have a problem is if I miss a pill, then I start bleeding mid cycle like you did.


Definitly time to see a new doctor and switch your pill.

[sage]

If you don't like your doctor, or don't feel confident in him then yes, do find another one you trust. THEN trust his or her advice, and stick to it. Ask pointed, clear questions and demand clear answers. But I also agree that this forum shouldn't be used to give medical advice to anyone, nor should anyone take medical advice off the internet. As I jokingly say sometimes (even though it's true) - we're all mentally ill here! lol! Ask someone who's not - ya know? But seriously, ask your doctor. If you dont' like him, find another and then work out your meds with him or her.