Health Issues :(

[skroberts]

I have severe problems with acne. I haven't grown out of it, I doubt I ever will. There isn't a day I'm not in pain, physically and/or mentally. It's not always terrible, but it's a constant in my life.

I'm having to go back on a medication I really didn't want to do again. It's not that I had any adverse effects or anything, but I really don't want to have to be doing this again, having my blood drawn every single month. I suspect the first time I was on it set in motion my near phobia of having my blood drawn, because I can't stopping myself from passing out, no matter what I do. Passing out scares me, and therefore, having blood drawn scares me. Add to that, that this will totally cause havoc with my class schedules since I go to school away from home, the future isn't looking all sparkly for me.

I've tried. There are no other options left. This is the only thing that's possibly going to make me feel better. I'm just very unhappy right now. I hate that my genetics are so seemingly screwed up that it's caused this much upset for me my whole life.

I'm going to go curl up in a ball in the corner now...

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[forcryinoutloud.livejournal.com]

You know I was just thinking that for my problem the stuff they put me on was also used for acne. Have they put you on the pill? I've been on just about every birth control out there so I can give you an idea of side effects etc. Everyone is different, but sometimes it's better to hear side effects from people you know instead of the side of the box.

What about Diane 35? Have you tried that? There are also various forms of Ortho out there...different strengths suited to however much you need. At the moment I'm on depo provera, which is a shot once ever 3 months. It's not used for acne...tho I'm not sure what exactly the cause of your acne is--have you gone to a specialist??

Just curious because I know that for the longest time I was just letting my family doctor play guinea pig with me before I finally said enough is enough and asked to see a specialist.

I've never had bad acne, but there was a while when I was younger when I had a lot of it--not the normal acne, just one more side effect of whatever is wrong with me--the doctors put me on Diane 35 and gave me a topical treatment. The topical worked great, the only side effect being a sensitivity to sun and a slight burning when applied. Other than that there were no major side effects.

Sorry I'm rambling and you can tell me to just shut up if you want. I was just sitting here thinking back and remembered the meds for acne and wanted to mention them just in case your doctor hasn't mentioned them to you.

Again *huggles* anytime you wanna talk hun just drop a line.

[skroberts]

Have they put you on the pill?

Before all this, I was already on one name or the other to try to regulate my cycle. Currently, I'm on Seasonel (sp?). I don't have problems with the pills, side effects wise. It's just that they aren't enough for my acne.


have you gone to a specialist??

If you mean dermatologist, then yes. Was there this morning, in fact, which spurred all this in the first place. *g*


The topical worked great

I'm really bad off. I've tried several topicals, but mine is just too widespread, I can't get to all of it to treat. *sigh*


Sorry I'm rambling and you can tell me to just shut up if you want.

No problem at all! It means a lot that you cared enough to think about it. *snuggles*

[forcryinoutloud.livejournal.com]

Before all this, I was already on one name or the other to try to regulate my cycle. Currently, I'm on Seasonel (sp?). I don't have problems with the pills, side effects wise. It's just that they aren't enough for my acne.

--> Aw:( I'm sorry Hun. Have you tried Tri-Cyclin? It's a very strong BC and according to the package can also be used to treat acne.


If you mean dermatologist, then yes. Was there this morning, in fact, which spurred all this in the first place. *g*

-->Aw *huggles*

I'm really bad off. I've tried several topicals, but mine is just too widespread, I can't get to all of it to treat. *sigh*

-->*huggles again*

No problem at all! It means a lot that you cared enough to think about it. *snuggles*

-->I wish there was something I could do/say hun. But I will keep everything crossed for you that the doctors figure out a treatment for you. *huggles*