Hi all 👋 (potential trigger warning-mental health)
I started my first cycle of Clomid in January and so far no bfp. What I HAVE had though is a ton of nasty symptoms! Cramping, exhaustion, peeling nails, sore boobs, bloating, weight is steadily increasing despite watching my diet and daily exercise (honestly its like witchcraft or something) and even a weird metallic taste in my mouth since the second cycle. To note: I am absolutely not pregnant btw.
The worst symptoms however is the eczema that is growing across my face with each cycle that no cream either over the counter or prescribed can stop and the AWFUL impact that the Clomid has had on my mental health. I've been so depressed and anxious and at my lowest have actually considered suicide. Fortunately my symptoms eased off a couple days later and left me thinking...what the hell am I doing to myself?!
My consultant decided that my tests seemed to suggest that I ovulate but only just and not reliably which is why clomid was prescribed. He put me straight onto a 100mg dose and I have since read that 50mg seems to be the usual starting point. I am not being monitored in any way. I was simply given the prescription and told to come back in 6 months.
I am seriously wondering if I can actually face continuing to take the tablets as prescribed and I am planning on trying to contact my consultant to ask if I should try a lower dose as I wonder if 100mg is just too much? I'm super stressed which I know will not help with conception. Has anyone else here had to reduce their dosage and make it LOWER?