Hi.
I wasn't sure were to actually post this but am just seeing if anyone else has had a similar experience.
So basically, I was on the combined pill from about 16 to 36.... I spoke to my doctor last year and said I was getting migraines (without an aura) so we agreed to take me off combined pill because of my age and risk of strokes etc, so I started the mini pill. I was on the mini pill for about 7 months and decided I had enough as my mood seems to have got worse, skin is terrible (currently look like I have a disease on my chin and generally more spotty), hair seems to be thinning, really dry eyes and just feel like crap. Ahem. I should also explain I also switched some anxiety meds and upped the dosage, which was Duloxetine, this was within 2 months of also switching my birth control, I needed to up my dosage as it didn't seem to be helping and I was dating someone with bipolar and my anxiety/mood was starting to be affected by him.
Anyway, I assumed most of the symptoms would be from the birth control and had an appointment with a doctor. So, she told me that she actually thought it could be the Duloxetine and could also have affected my thyroid. I also assumed because the other doctor told me to come off the combined pill I wouldn't be able to go back on it. However, this doctor said no it's ok if I don't have an aura with the migraines and I don't smoke etc so it should be fine!
So, about 3 weeks ago I switched back to a combined pill (different to what I was on before) and hoping my symptoms will get better. I also had a blood test to check my thyroid but as far as I know that was ok but my LFT was slightly high. (Still waiting to talk to doc about that result). My mood the past couple weeks has been all over the shop, however my ex who I was still half in contact with decided to try and kill himself, and I do think I am finding it difficult to deal with.
But, my question is (Sorry for the ramble lol!) has anyone had to switch back to combined pill because of side effects of mini pill and if so how long did it take to feel "normal" again and did any acne/dermatitis die down?! Or, does it sound like it might be the Duloxetine?!
I am going to give it a few months and if nothing has changed I will then have to look at the Duloxetine I suppose......🙄Wish I never changed anything!
Or I guess my body could just be rather stressed out because of my mental health, I do feel like bit of a mess.
Anyway feedback will be appreciated! thank you x