I was googling & found some info about infertility in which they describe the side effects of FSH injections. Does this sound familar?

• ovarian enlargement presenting as abdominal or pelvic pain, tenderness, pressure, or swelling;
• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or flatulence (gas);
• fever or chills;
• headache;
• dizziness;
• rapid pulse or heart rate;
• muscle or joint weakness or aching;
• breast tenderness;
• spotting or menstrual changes;
• pain, swelling, or irritation at the injection site; or
• dry skin, a rash, or hair loss.

Of course, there were other things mentioned -- but doesn't any or all of the above sound very very peri??? I always feel more stuff on days I hot flash...vertigo, achy, & even had a bout of gas that made me wonder if my intestines were normal.

Since our FSH is usually high, does this not make sense?? Or if it fluctuates?? And we probably have moe symptoms too since this is describing an injection of FSH & thus is more controlled, not like us whose body chemistry reacts as it must.

I had a hot flash earlier & some vertigo followed for a few min....was hungry, but then I suddenly could not eat, felt queasy. My FSH must be going great guns. Anyway, just posting this hoping it will be useful info.....WV

Those things describe most of my days to a T !!!

Think you are right.

How come though, us ordinary mortals can link things up like you have, but Dr,s are failing to do so???????


KathS

Because unfortunately they are jack- of- all trades and masters of none!
We do so much research on the subject because it is OUR body! We become experts in it

I diagnosed my own cancer by researching my weird symptoms. The doctors including the Gyn thought I was wrong but I wasn't.
I also correctly diagnosed my daughter's overactive thyroid. I had to send her back to the doctors twice to insist on tests.

The doctors have a basic knowledge but they can't know everything about everything. There is just too much to know.
This is why, even though in principle googling for health problems is not a good idea if you are very anxious, it can also provide you with answers you can't always get anywhere else.

It was googling that helped me on both occasions and no-one will tell me to stay away from it if I have a health worry now.

janet c

It was googling that helped me on both occasions and no-one will tell me to stay away from it if I have a health worry now.


I think one needs to be discerning about information gleaned on google -- it is maddeningly vague -- I think that is done purposefully bc of space & time limitations & diagnosis is not possible over the Net. I recently read a book on menopause & it was suggested to bring the website info to the Dr visit with you & say up front, "Some of these symptoms have presented themselves....I need to discuss what they are & how they feel...etc" It saves time & Drs can zero in on the matter, thus ruling out for clearer diagnosis.

But most of us are in a panic state or a depressed state or pained state -- we don't want to be there, yet! we want to know & know fast -- and then tests are ordered & we wonder why Dr ordered this one weird sounding thing "xyz serum level" (we should ask) & we drive home in a worst state than when we first entered the Drs office.

I like the recent topic entitled "What serious illness did you think you have" or something like that. I always look at the thyroid stuff though had tests in Apr & all was fine. Dr even told me before he did not think my thyroid was a mess -- it was my old ovaries -- but at least I have that ruled out anyway. Now just need to quit looking at brain tumor symptoms & will be fine. (Actually had a F with that condition & she said "You do not need to guess about it...you know it's serious bc the headaches are massive...")

I was looking at infertility info bc good F of mine has GD who is taking a cocktail of meds hoping to get pregnant. One is Clomid -- & noticed the similarity in symptoms & kept reading how FSH levels are very important in determining fertility & even health of eggs. As I kept reading, I saw all the symptoms of perimeno for those on fertility drugs.

An interesting side note: Apparently drug companys acquire the FSH needed for their meds by synthesizing the urine of postmeno women bc we have so much of that junk. That said, I feel bad for my Fs GrandD who has had 3 mcs & in 7 years of attempting, has yet to have a baby. She is approaching 35 & it does not look good. I feel fortunate that my fertility was never an issue -- wish I could bless her with mine.

Not advising anyone else to do it hon. I am just telling you in my case I am glad I did.

I think it is knowing how much to take with a pinch of salt and how much is relevant.

I know full well if I googled "brain tumour symptoms" I would probably find "headache" there along with a host of other symptoms. That would just be scaring myself.

But when I googled SYMPTOMS of my cancer they came up over and over again pointing to endometrial cancer.
It's my body and I know it better than any doctor. I KNEW there was something wrong and I found out for myself.
I never google symptoms just to scare myself (as tends to happen in peri), but I do to find out about things that are relevant to myself and make a judgement based on what I glean.

Having said all that it is in the main a very bad idea for ladies in peri to terrify themslves by googling about health matters-I do agree.

janet c

Having said all that it is in the main a very bad idea for ladies in peri to terrify themslves by googling about health matters-I do agree.

It depends on what one does with the info too. For some, they just become more stymied in fear. If you are that type of individual, better leave googling off. But for others, it provides the impetus to deal with things. My DH is a very rational being & he uses info to make decisions, not to soothe or stimulate his emotions. You sound much the same.

A few yrs ago I had bloating, pelvic heaviness, & constipation. I feared OC, but when I had it all checked out, it was a fibroid. An example of how so many conditions mimic ea other. Also good idea to give symptoms a time limit -- 2 weeks -- if no improvement, quit the googling & get to the Dr. And you are right, you must push all the time -- Drs are busy & they need constant reminding, even harsh reminding.

A F's mom really pushed her derma about painful lesion on her nose, & kept telling her it was nothing, but finally she came to the office & cried into the office "This isn't right, please please help me" LSS: she had a very rare form of melanoma & it was serious, but like yrself, she is alive today bc she became aggressive.

We all must the boss of our health....WV