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http://www.babyandbump.com/ The health of you and your family is very important. Discuss heath issues in this forum. Smoking, doctors appointments, natural remedies and general wellbeing. en Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:23:37 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.babyandbump.com/images/bnb2/misc/rss.jpg http://www.babyandbump.com/ http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/877274-any-ideas-warning-tmi.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:35:25 GMT Hey everyone. So I have the implant in atm (december is when it HAS to be removed) and my period has been pretty much every other month for 5-7 days... Hey everyone.
So I have the implant in atm (december is when it HAS to be removed) and my period has been pretty much every other month for 5-7 days since i've had it put in (dec 2009) problem is this time i'm now on week 3 of my period with quite a heavy flow and clotting but changing between that and brown discharge with brown clotting. I am also getting pretty bad cramps and the pain is making me feel quite nauseous.
Do you guys have any idea what it could be?
I will probably go to the doctor's soon, but I just wanted to see if anyone had any kind of clue what the hell is happening to me :shrug: ]]> ushotmedown http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/877274-any-ideas-warning-tmi.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/875832-chronic-motor-tic-disorder.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:32:57 GMT Has anyone ever heard of this? I think I have this but am scared and embarrassed to go to the doctors about it. I also have OCD, but this... Has anyone ever heard of this?

I think I have this but am scared and embarrassed to go to the doctors about it.

I also have OCD, but this doesn't affect me too much, where as the tics do as I do them all the time and it's really starting to get me down. I'm so embarrassed, I really don't know what to do. :blush: ]]> WanaBaba http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/875832-chronic-motor-tic-disorder.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/875446-never-thought.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:21:14 GMT Okay so I have been smoking for a little over a year now (Yeah, I gotta quit, I'm trying!) and while doing some research on things to try to help my quit, I read something pertaining to the fact that some women stop ovulating after smoking for a while. I am thinking this may be what my issue is! I haven't had a period for about 6-7 months now (No, obviously not pregnant haha) and I was wondering if anyone else who smokes/smoked (tobacco) has experienced anything like this? I read that it effects fertility but about 2 or so months after quitting, that your fertility will be the same as if you never smoked to begin with. My husband is deploying soon so I am going to be working on quitting while he is away so that hopefully everything goes back to normal before he comes home, and we can continue TTC#1! Any women have tips for quitting? ]]> mellysue92 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/875446-never-thought.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/875285-throat-spasms.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:08:42 GMT Has anyone had these before? They started today, and are mild... kind of odd though.

Anything I found researching about it didn't seem like it was an emergency or anything. I am going to see my doctor tomorrow anyway so I am going to ask but it feels so funny! ]]> BabySeal http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/875285-throat-spasms.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/875013-fluid-behind-eardrum-tinnitus-vertigo-eustachain-tube-problems.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:00:15 GMT For 6 months now I have ongoing tinnitus, and vertigo, and crackling of the ears, I went to an ENT consultant who said it could be fluid behind the... For 6 months now I have ongoing tinnitus, and vertigo, and crackling of the ears, I went to an ENT consultant who said it could be fluid behind the eardrum and to steam inhale etc, This all started with an ear infection months ago and led to two perforated eardrums, one day it would not stop popping so silly nhs24 said its a blocked eustachian tube and sent me to A and E to have a scan, needless to say they didnt do this scan as per usual as they cant deal with this distressing issue in A and E or give me anything to take. I have tried endless varies of treatments. Has anyone had this, and what has there experience been? I am convinced its my eustachian tubes that are causing the problems but the ENT has excluded ETD, trouble is I have a lot of neck and muscle tension. The ENT thinks its TMJ, but to me it really really isnt, is there anyway this fluid will come out, I can hear it whooshing around or is this something I am going to have to live with and then develop mastoidis, or menigitis due to failure of treatment by medical staff? I am sick of medical professionals who are not willing to help the nhs has went down the toilet pan, I am now refered to a jaw specialist and I am hoping he can be of more help. and why on earth has ENT discharged me? I am so angry and annoyed about all this ]]> shazney22 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/875013-fluid-behind-eardrum-tinnitus-vertigo-eustachain-tube-problems.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/874984-cervical-ectropion.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:27:52 GMT Does any one else suffer from cervical ectropion. i was diganosed with this after a trip to the docs last year due to painfull sex and slight... Does any one else suffer from cervical ectropion. i was diganosed with this after a trip to the docs last year due to painfull sex and slight bleeding after. Well today i have been have slight bleeding again but have not had sex, i know with a cervical ectropion they say you can have bleeding in between periods. Apparently it can be caused by the contraceptive pill so im just wondering if maybe i should come off the pill and try a diff form of contraceptive.

I would be grateful to hear from anyone who suffers with the same ]]> gemgti http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/874984-cervical-ectropion.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/874687-strange-bleeding-between-periods-2nd-3rd-month-row.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:38:32 GMT Hi girls

I'm getting a little concerned now as for the past 2 or 3 months about a week after my period i'll start getting little twinges in my right side and a few little cramps and then i'll have some spotting which starts to get heavier (like a light-medium period) and will stay there for another 5-7 days.
This is like the 2nd or 3rd time in a row it's happened and I'm a little concerned and contemplating a trip to my Gyno.
I gave birth 11 months ago and my periods have been weird ever since but not as much as this...
I'm not on any birth control nor am I TTC. The only time my hubbys ever DTD (inside me) was when I was on my period like a few weeks ago so I don't think it's that as all this was happening before that.

However I'd like some insight from you girls first? Anyone had anything like this? ]]> Savannah11 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/874687-strange-bleeding-between-periods-2nd-3rd-month-row.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/873788-would-benefit-scrounger-if.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:30:38 GMT If I claimed DLA for a mental health problem? Basically, I have a long history of severe (requiring hospitalisation) depression, eating disorders... If I claimed DLA for a mental health problem?

Basically, I have a long history of severe (requiring hospitalisation) depression, eating disorders and more recently, psychosis. I'm on high doses of anti depressants and anti psychotics, that for now are keeping me on an even keel.

I have tried so many times to hold down a job. I really want to be able to have a job and keep it. I even tried just doing a course so I'd be able to get onto a degree course and get a better job in the future. But I lasted half a term before my depression got so bad I was suicidal, and it was only because I was on so many meds already that I didn't go into psychosis aswell.

Basically, I get stressed over the SLIGHTEST thing - travelling to work for one. I get so anxious about not being late, driving, finding a place to park the car that I get depression which quickly becomes so severe I can't do anything.

Anyway, the thing is, my meds make me very sleepy, especially when I first get up. I don't wake up in the night for the children, and I don't get woken up by alarm clocks. So my partner has to get me up every morning and it takes a good few hours for me to become 'functional'. Think, the crippling tiredness you get in the first tri of pregnancy when you just can't stay awake. That's how I feel every morning.

My partner is currently unemployed because he had to leave his job to look after me and the kids, when I was going through a bad patch. He gets jobseekers allowance as he's currently looking for a job. The thing is, he can't find a job because he needs to be around in the mornings to get us all out of bed and he needs to be around a lot in the day because I get stressed out (and then really depressed, then psychosis etc) when I'm looking after the house and the children on my own.

So we thought, if I could claim DLA, then he could get carers allowance? Would that be scrounging?

Please, I just want your opinion on whether that's scrounging or not... I don't need to hear 'you're just being lazy' 'pull yourself together' 'everyone else manages why can't you?' comments as they really upset me and I will get depression for weeks about it - I told you, I get depressed over tiny things. ]]> hellohefalump http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/873788-would-benefit-scrounger-if.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/872869-get-signed-off-again-not.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:08:02 GMT Hi all, I'm currently on day 13 of a 14 day sick notes, due back to the Dr's tomorrow for review. When I went to the Dr's 2 weeks ago the nurse said she would sign me off again if I needed/wanted.

Now, I do feel better. But, I have had 2 weeks of rest and recuperation. My job is a receptionist, and I'm on my feet a lot. I have a thyroid problem which makes me very tired and I get run down very easily. I have had little colds and illnesses non-stop since Earl was born, and also been treated for depression.

My selfish side is thinking that I could get signed off for 4 weeks and that would be that. I am due to finish at 30 weeks anyway due to all of this and also other issues like big babies and bad hips. I have 1 month left at work, so I should just take it on the nose, get the 4 weeks sick note and have done with. However, we would lose about £80 a week in wages, and I would lose the good will I've built up there over the last 5 months that I've worked there. Last week I spoke to my boss and said that in all liklihood I would be back on Tuesday as planned, but getting closer I just can't face it. I feel really weak-willed as women work up til they are 39 weeks without issue, even at my place of work. My hubby is really understanding but I feel like I'm letting him down. I really don't want my depression to rear it's ugly head either, be it now or in a few months when baby is here.

My question is what would you do? I really wish someone would just give me permission to stay at home. the R&R has done me the world of good, but I know that I'm still not right (still having palpitations and feel really rotten at times. Think I'm getting another cold too!). I'm under the care of an endocrinologist and I'm due to see them this week too for a review as my medication and results are all over the place.

Having written all this down, I can see that health wise, I need to do what's best for me and for baby, but I still have my work ethic, and I know I SHOULD go back. ]]> aimee-lou http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/872869-get-signed-off-again-not.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/872445-first-period-after-birth.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:32:14 GMT I had my baby nine weeks ago and i think i'm having my first period. It'sjust light at the moment but i feel like utter crap. Could anyone else share their experiences?. ]]> Kassy http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/872445-first-period-after-birth.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/871985-need-little-advise.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:26:01 GMT Hey ladies,

Well I woke up at about half 3 this morning with a crippling stomach ache so went to the toilet didn't feel much better the. I had the most awful pain in my back which comes and goes.
I'm mega tired got headache and just want to go back to bed for an hour or so.
Feel like crap.

Any ideas what it could be? Or am I reading too much into it

Xxxx ]]> emmalouise09 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/871985-need-little-advise.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/871075-ct-thorax-abdo-pelvis-contrast.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:25:17 GMT Have to have this scan on the 14th feb, what is it?? Have to have this scan on the 14th feb, what is it?? ]]> CarlyP http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/871075-ct-thorax-abdo-pelvis-contrast.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/870801-so-down.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:37:24 GMT dont matter dont matter ]]> babymuffin http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/870801-so-down.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/870567-acne-after-having-baby.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:35:08 GMT Not sure if this is the right group to post it, but ever since I had my son back in December I have had horrible acne - particularily along the... Not sure if this is the right group to post it, but ever since I had my son back in December I have had horrible acne - particularily along the jawline, chin, neck and shoulders. I stopped breastfeeding at about 3 weeks and just finished my first month of the Nuvaring. Is this something that will go away over time or should I go see a dermatologist? It's just so awful and even though some days are better than others, for the most part its just not getting any better at all.

Anybody have this happen to them? Just want it to clear up already! :( ]]> ValentinesGal http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/870567-acne-after-having-baby.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/870394-results-blood-sugar-test-anyone-know-read-these-results.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:43:02 GMT I did a home monitor test, 2 hours after lunch I began feeling hungry and light headed so did a test it was 7.6 mmol and then I did another one after... I did a home monitor test, 2 hours after lunch I began feeling hungry and light headed so did a test it was 7.6 mmol and then I did another one after I had a small meal and it measured 6.4 mmol. Does this seem normal?

I have always had trouble controlling my blood sugar levels so thought I would monitor this but I am very confused as to what I should be looking out for. ]]> GeorgeyGal http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/870394-results-blood-sugar-test-anyone-know-read-these-results.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/869711-feeling-bit-scared-sorry-long-post.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:44:05 GMT Well ive bascally had a few troubles with Diaroeha on and off for 5/6 nothing major. As the years have gone on its got worse. Yesturday morning i... Well ive bascally had a few troubles with Diaroeha on and off for 5/6 nothing major. As the years have gone on its got worse. Yesturday morning i woke up at around 4 in the morning with diaroeha cramps and a gurggling tummy. I got up and ened up having diaroeha episodes and most of the day yesturday followed by horriable tummy pains what felt like period pains but constant so had to take paracetamol for the pains. Yesturday afternoon however i noticed blood when i went to the loo. So phoned up NHS direct who said i could have IBS and gave me some good advice. I do have piles aswell so could of been them bleeding:shrug:. So because i already had a doctors appointment for this morning i told the doctor. She felt my tummy and examined my back passage who just said yes my piles looked sore. She took the stool sample off me which had blood in it as the nurse from NHS direct told me to take a sample with me so she can send it away. The doctor i see this morning said i needed blood tests to check for crohnes diease,under active tyriod,wheat intollerance and soem other things aswell. I had them done today. She told me i needed to stick to a bland diet and no tea or coffee. So im drinking pepermint tea instead as she said that is fine, Ive got to go back to see her monday morning to discuss the test results and see what to do next.I feel like really rough and tired today with a horrid headache and now cant take anymore paracetamol til tommorrow afternoon as im up to my limit. Shes told me not to take ibruprofen coz it could upset me further. So im just waiting til monday now but im so scared somethings up. Ive not had an episode of diarhoea since this morning and im now keeping a diary of what i eat and how its made me feel. Im so scared dont know what to do:nope: ]]> Bernie http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/869711-feeling-bit-scared-sorry-long-post.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/868779-period-stopped-now-having-regular-white-discharge.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:53:36 GMT Hello ladies! :) I was wondering if anyone else has this happen to them as I can't find anything else on the internet about it. A little TMI but not too graphic.

I'm on CD 5, I got my period the 27th. Well, my period has been pretty light. It was unusally heavy the first day. I mean, it was just gushing and I was having small blood clots in my period. I bled through one regular tampon in 3 hours. I've heard that it can be normal but I've never had it before, however, there's a first time for everything. I'm more concerned about the fact that over the past few days, my period has been pretty light. Today, it is totally brown and I just spotted a little in the morning. I tried checking my cervix and pulled my finger out to find that I just have regular white CM and no blood. My cervix is totally closed. This is highly unusual for me since I have regular periods and they never are short. They always go until the 7th day exactly. Has anyone else experienced something like this? ]]> mandy_grovie1 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/868779-period-stopped-now-having-regular-white-discharge.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/867652-seeing-nurse-blood-tests.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:52:55 GMT I have booked an appointment to go talk to a nurse
as i couldn't explain the whole situation to the receptioniest
:lol: but will i have to re-book to have blood taken? or will i be
able to ask her at my appointment if she could do one? ..I'm
guessing i will have to go back again to have some done but
it seems silly going to tell her my situation to go back again but
im not sure if they have to order things in for it or not but i thought
they have the stuff there ...

Just basically wanted to know if anyone knew about this?


my situation is basically about my last 2 cycles being weird
iv never had irregular cycles and we are ttc so it worried me..
iv not had flows basically just 1 day of spotting for both :shrug:
but negative tests.. so im thinking something is wrong :shrug: ]]> Becyboo__x http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/867652-seeing-nurse-blood-tests.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/867357-severe-dyskaryosis.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:17:49 GMT Hi, im new to all this but would really appreciate it if there was any1 out there who is experiencing this too to kindly put my mind to rest. I... Hi,

im new to all this but would really appreciate it if there was any1 out there who is experiencing this too to kindly put my mind to rest.
I had my 1st smear last week and on saturday i recieved a letter explaining that i have an abnormal result which is showing severe dyskaryosis. It also explains that i need to have a colposcopy appt at the hospital. I am so worried its been driving me crazy all weekend. Does this mean i could have cancer? I have tried to see my nurse or GP today and they are fully booked and now i have another wait until tomorrow morning.
Has anyone else experienced this? I just keep crying and im trying to stay strong for my daughter. There is also the fact that i stopped taking the pill last month, could that have affected my results?
I look forward to hearing from you xxx:hugs: ]]> Mrs B1 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/867357-severe-dyskaryosis.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/866789-im-becoming-horrible-person.html Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:46:24 GMT I was always such a 'nice' person but after a few crappy years I have become more and more jealous and bitter around others.

I care a lot about my friends and enjoy spending time with them BUT I also dread seeing them, speaking to them, going out etc because I feel so inferior in every way. They all have good jobs, homes, bodies - lives generally. I am not happy in any aspect of my life apart from having a lovely boyfriend and even that has been tested to the limits because of a rough few years. I'm the only unmarried one too, that doesn't bother me as much but it is just another thing I don't have.

Then at work my colleague seems to have everything too, I am dreading work tomorrow as she did a 10k today and I am massively jealous. Good on her for doing it, I don't want to feel like this. In the last couple of years she has bought a house, lost weight, been on four foreign holidays, got fit and finally has decided to start TTC. I've done the opposite. Lost my home, put on weight, not had a holiday, become unfit, stopped or rethinking TTC and started binge eating again.

I hate feeling like this and I hate feeling like I have excuses for being in this position. We lost everything financially a while ago, I have been diagnosed with chronic fatigue which has impacted on my weight and ruined my fitness. This has made me thoroughly depressed and has impacted even more on my weight - I am obsessed with how I look and what I eat. So is my colleague but in a different way, whereas I can't bare to discuss my weight / fitness for her it is all she talks about. No thats a lie, she talks about everything that hurts me - losing weight, house, babies - the three things I desperately want is all she talks about. Every time it's like daggers in my heart, the envy is immense.

It's similar with my friends but as I don't see them as regularly I can 'hide' my true feelings a little but I see my colleague every day. I don't think I can face walking in the office tomorrow, she did a 10k today and I've already seen all the positive responses on FB, tomorrow will be horrible. She is no wallflower and will tell everyone how amazing she was. I hate her arrogance and selfishness on one hand but on the other I envy it, I have no self confidence and wish I could have some.

Everytime I see my friends one of them has just had a promotion / got engaged / been on holiday / lost weight / bought a house / got pregnant. It's hard having such mixed feelings towards people I actually like.

I must sound like a horrible person and I know the only way to change this situation is to do something about it but I don't know where to start, it seems to big a challenge. Instead I have lived in this limbo for years getting more and more bitter.

Sorry for the rant, I needed to vent. :cry: ]]> misslissa http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/866789-im-becoming-horrible-person.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/866164-wrong-me.html Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:42:50 GMT I have always had normal periods, ONLY time I have EVER been late for a period, I was pregnant.. even after my daughter was born... so my story... I... I have always had normal periods, ONLY time I have EVER been late for a period, I was pregnant.. even after my daughter was born... so my story...
I had my son June 1st 2011....and here's where my confusion begins...

1st period after my son was born: July 31st 2011. lasted about 4-5 days (normal)
2nd period: Aug 27th (27 day cycle, normal) lasting again, 4-5 days.......

3rd: Sep 29th (33 day cycle, not normal, concerning) lasting 5-6 days
4th: November 19th (51 day cycle, freaking out) lasting 4 days
and as of January 29th, still no period... (Cycle day 71, WTF?) does ANYONE know whats wrong with me?!!?

IDK what's wrong? I'n not on BC im not BF...I'm not pregnant...so what the hell is wrong? something I need to be concerned about?

all I can find are articals on PCOS, and I dont think I have that, the only 'sign' I've had is the later and later periods :( HELP? ]]> tashak88 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/866164-wrong-me.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/865811-muscle-biopsy-next-month.html Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:24:05 GMT This will tell me whether I have myosotis or muscular dystrophy!

I am so scared, if it's myosotis then I can start steroids and get better, dare not think of the other. ]]> CarlyP http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/865811-muscle-biopsy-next-month.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/865267-anyone-else-experienced.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:49:30 GMT Last night I was woken up about 1am by quite bad nausea. I was pretty sure I was going to throw up but didn't, then felt like I needed the toilet and had diarrhea (sorry if tmi). I went back to bed, only to feel the need to go again. I woke up this morning ok and have been absolutely fine all day. Now its getting on for midnight and I'm starting to feel the same as I did, nausea like I'm going to be sick and an upset stomach. Has anyone else ever experienced this before? ]]> nexis http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/865267-anyone-else-experienced.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/865264-gall-stones-need-some-reassurance-please-feeling-so-low.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:46:23 GMT hi, i recently gave birth to my son (dec 30) and for the last few weeks of my pregnancy i began to have suspected gall stone attacks. this has... hi, i recently gave birth to my son (dec 30) and for the last few weeks of my pregnancy i began to have suspected gall stone attacks. this has carried on and became more frequent (every 1 -2 days in the evening) i went to the doctor recently who has arranged for an ultrasound but said i may not get surgery for months or longer.

the attacks are so bad i darn't eat anything now since people keep telling me my gall bladder can rupture during an attack and that is life threatening or i may get pancreitis(sp?) and need emergency surgery.

when i have an attack i cant get to hospital as i have two children and my partner works at night and they almost always occur in the evening. not only that, i cannot speak or do anything other than vomit or roll around on my bed in pain, nothing takes it away but then it will subside after an hour or two as if it never were.

i know diet is a big part of it but i struggle to eat healthily as i am such a fussy eater.
i can't sleep and i keep having anxiety attacks due to the fear of dying during an attack.

sorry if this sounds extreme i just don't know what to do and the doctor didnt seem interested in how i felt, just gave me a form for an ultrasound (which i still have not been contacted about) and sent me on my way.

can anyone please reassure me and tell me i am going to be ok and i am just being silly? i really can't cope with the stress of this and it's getting me so down. i have never been so afraid of anything in my life. ]]> xpensivtaste http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/865264-gall-stones-need-some-reassurance-please-feeling-so-low.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/864997-mouth-ulsers.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:50:55 GMT Anyone else suffer from mouth ulsers? I have 14 in my mouth at the moment!!!! 17 is the most I've ever had in one time. They last for about a week and a half and are soooo painful!!!

They usually appear just before my period, I suppose it's a hormone imbalance, and I use Oralgel and Anbesol on them.

Does anyone else suffer? What do you use? And does anyone know of a natural way to prevent them? Maybe diet wise?

Thank you :o)

Also posted in the natural parenting thread x ]]> lepaskilf http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/864997-mouth-ulsers.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/864689-blood-losse.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:10:07 GMT Hi, I had my first Son in November, Ever since iv had Him every now n agen when im loosing blood i somtimes get like jelly, i am on my second perido... Hi, I had my first Son in November, Ever since iv had Him every now n agen when im loosing blood i somtimes get like jelly, i am on my second perido since iv had him, i dont get the jelly bits all the time,is this normol?xxxxx ]]> amybet http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/864689-blood-losse.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/863215-scared.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:13:12 GMT :-( I found a lump... Im scared iv got a mommogram on Friday and im terrified :-( really could do with some comfort :-( I found a lump... Im scared iv got a mommogram on Friday and im terrified :-( really could do with some comfort ]]> rainbowbaby2 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/863215-scared.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/862041-deleted.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:25:06 GMT deleted deleted ]]> misslissa http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/862041-deleted.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/861767-plantar-fascitis-anyone-foot-problems.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:54:06 GMT My left foot has been feeling weird for the last 2 weeks and I'm not sure what's up with it. It started of as an intermittent throb that lasted a couple of seconds and would happen for a couple of minutes and then maybe later on in the night. Now it's like an ache which tapers off towards the afternoon. It's on the outside of my left foot between my heel and little toe. My mum thinks it's plantar fascists as she had it but hers is her heel.

It's not mega sore, just annoying and my mum said provided it doesn't get really bad it will calm down on it's own and to just use anti-inflammatory gel.

Anyone had this or something similar?

I must add I suffer from health anxiety so I hate going the doctors as I'm always convinced it's life threatening:cry: so I'm just looking for reassurance and I can soldier on. ]]> stepmum http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/861767-plantar-fascitis-anyone-foot-problems.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/861604-am-destroy-my-life-again.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:41:36 GMT Oh my God! I don't know where to start. I confided in my husband about something that i have done 12 years ago......way before I even met him.
It is not something that I am proud of (don't worry, not prostitution).
However, my hubby is my soul-mate...so I thought. So, I wanted him to know everything that there is to know about me. So, now he just told me that he can not handle the news that I gave him, and that I ama whore and that he is done. He told me: if it weren't for the baby, u would not be here right now. And he said that starting tomorrow, he is leaving.
Is this what I get for being honest?
That is not the worst part. I used to be sucha heavy cocaine snorter.
I am 5 months pregnant and becuz of the love I have for my baby, I have quit cold turkey. I wanted to completely change my life around. I wanted a descent family. I am in so much apin right now and I have no one. I am terrified and scared of what tomorrow will bring. I am really considering using a few lines. I really need it.......I know I shouldn't.......but......
What is the worst that could happen?
No hate mail, I am already feeling suicidal. ]]> parisa http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/861604-am-destroy-my-life-again.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/861422-im-16-30-weeks-pregnant-my-1st-have-scolisis-lower-pelvic-pain.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:07:08 GMT im 16 and im 30 weeks pregnant and i have scolisis what can i do for the pain. and i also have this lower vaginal pelvic stabbing pain and sometimes... im 16 and im 30 weeks pregnant and i have scolisis what can i do for the pain. and i also have this lower vaginal pelvic stabbing pain and sometimes i cant walk or move i have to be picked up and turned over. any advice ]]> navaeh badd http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/861422-im-16-30-weeks-pregnant-my-1st-have-scolisis-lower-pelvic-pain.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/861137-periods.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:31:52 GMT some months periods are light and other months they can be really heavy like this is my 2nd day and ive had 2 change an 8hr tampon within 2 n half... some months periods are light and other months they can be really heavy like this is my 2nd day and ive had 2 change an 8hr tampon within 2 n half hours because i was leeking through, any body else like this? ]]> rachael22 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/861137-periods.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/860855-hard-lump-knee.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:35:05 GMT Hi ladies. I should of probably gone to the doctors about this months ago but you know how things are :dohh: I have a small red/sometimes... Hi ladies. I should of probably gone to the doctors about this months ago but you know how things are :dohh:

I have a small red/sometimes colourless lump on my leg. It's been there probably 4-5 months. It doesn't really cause me any hassle. It kills like mad if I accidentally knock it and today it's been a little sore but that's it. It's quite hard too.

Should I be worried? Does anyone else have something similiar? :shrug: ]]> Ilikecake http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/860855-hard-lump-knee.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/860280-spinal-fusion.html Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:43:38 GMT I was wondering if anyone else on here has had a spinal fusion? I had my spine fused at L5 in 2008 after a really bad slipped disc. It's always caused me problems, some reduced mobility and quite a bit of pain but it's got worse of late and it worries me in relation to TTC. Has anyone else had a baby after a fusion? Just worried about how my back would cope with carrying and delivering a baby. ]]> nexis http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/860280-spinal-fusion.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/859836-evil-migraines.html Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:00:55 GMT I have suffered from migraines for over 20 years. I had a terrible one on Thursday, one of the worst I've had in a long time, and haven't felt right since. Friday I had the usual feelings that I get the next day, basically just wiped out but no headache or anything, but since then I've been feeling really dizzy, sick, exhausted, a bit achey all over, sore sinuses and just can't force myself to do anything. I just want to curl up and sleep. It's horrible! I was hanging the washing out yesterday and the whole garden started spinning and I felt like I was going to faint. I've not felt right at all since that migraine and it's horrible :(

Anyone else had anything like this after a migraine? ]]> katy1310 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/859836-evil-migraines.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/859344-sick-tired-being-upset.html Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:14:01 GMT Hey girls, I suffered a loss last month at 8 weeks 2 days. Took me 14 months to get there, tonnes of doctors and hospital appointments, hundreds of... Hey girls, I suffered a loss last month at 8 weeks 2 days. Took me 14 months to get there, tonnes of doctors and hospital appointments, hundreds of pounds spent on tests and supplements, fertility drugs and it still wasn't enough.

This month we put an offer into a house which got accepted, went to HSBC today to get a mortgage and we got declined, saying our credit score is to blame. Feel like crap once again and I'm so sick of crying all the time. It's been 40 days since I lost my one and only baby and there's only been 3 days where I've not cried. Thought getting a house would help you know? thought it would help distract us both and get us back on track with life - now it feels as though we're right back at rock bottom.

I'm so tired of house hunting, so tired of finding the whole TTC process beyond shite, tired of my job, tired of acheiving in life when it doesn't even guarantee the things I long for. All I want is to feel normal, blend in, be part of the crowd, feel like one of those "average" and "typical" people.

I just feel like a freak, feel like I'm never going to just be normal. Feel like people will look at me in 20 years time when I'm at the back end of 40 and think "aww poor woman, can't get a house, can't have kids" - I don't really feel accepted anywhere yet I don't do anything wrong - where's it gone wrong?!?!?! why do I feel like this? ]]> Tanzibar83 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/859344-sick-tired-being-upset.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/857665-nipple-pain-anyone-s.html Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:00:03 GMT i was wondering if anyone has the same problem as me. its getting me worried. im not currently pregnant so i know its not to do with that. and theres... i was wondering if anyone has the same problem as me. its getting me worried. im not currently pregnant so i know its not to do with that. and theres no brest pain, no lumps, nothing really. what iv noticed was that throughout the colder months mostly i randomly suffer with nipple pains(both nipples and always at the same time) they basically become hyper sensitive, harden up and i csnt even touch them or do anything cos i can hardly focus due to the pain. anyone else with the same symptoms or any idea what it could be? thanks in advance x ]]> hope_fear http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/857665-nipple-pain-anyone-s.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/856072-anyone-else-like-me-afraid-ring-blood-results.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:23:58 GMT As some of u may know i suffer bad with health anxiety! anyway i had blood tests a few months back FBC, THYROID AND FERRITIN and doctor wanted to see... As some of u may know i suffer bad with health anxiety! anyway i had blood tests a few months back FBC, THYROID AND FERRITIN and doctor wanted to see me for a routine appointment, its turned out my iron levels were low but i wasnt anemic so he put me on iron tabs for a month or 2 i cant remember exactly how long now and he wanted to repeat the fbc and ferrritn along with a gluten tolerance test,

had that blood test done 17th dec and realyy cant bring myself to ring for the results,i wish i just could someone please give me advice,wot if the results come back im low after taking the tablets? i seem to think this is the start of an illness! NEVER had anything wrong up untill recently blood results were always fine during pregnancy,i feel sick at the thought of ringing them :nope:

thanks .... ]]> rachael22 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/856072-anyone-else-like-me-afraid-ring-blood-results.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/855583-my-10k-cancer.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:01:22 GMT Hello. I'm raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support on JustGiving, and I'd really appreciate your support.

You can make a donation via my page: http://www.justgiving.com/Helga-Noack. It's easy, fast and totally secure.

I just want to make a difference xxx ]]> amyrose2 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/855583-my-10k-cancer.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/855532-my-10k-cancer.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:20:30 GMT Hello. I'm raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support on JustGiving, and I'd really appreciate your support.

You can make a donation via my page: http://www.justgiving.com/Helga-Noack. It's easy, fast and totally secure.

I just want to make a difference xxx ]]> amyrose2 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/855532-my-10k-cancer.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/855416-rainbowdrops_x-quitting-smoking-ramblings-aka-journal.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:30:01 GMT So.. The day has come. I'd been toying with the idea of quitting smoking for a while, I love smoking, but hate being a smoker.. I hope that makes sense.

When I saw another quit smoking journal on here I had to jump on the bandwagon. My OH is also a smoker but is no way ready or wanting to quit so it's going to be my on my own. I've tried various methods in the past (patches - which made me feel sick, Gum - which made me feel sick, Inhalator - which made me feel sick) so so far NRT hasn't really been much support.. This time I'm planning on using willpower & wriggleys extra. It also helps me to know there are other people out there trying to quit or people who have successfully quit (If you're one of these please show yourself!!!!!!)

So when I saw the other Journal I thought to myself "That is what I need in my life.. Something that will distract me as well as be a place I can vent,moan and strop (and hopefully leave the anger out of my house LOL).. I'm a very stroppy quitter, every time I've tried to quit someone always says to me "I wish you'd just have a fag and calm down"..And 9 times out of 10 I do.. I'm a massive fail!!

I ordered a quit kit (Pointless as they are CRAP..Bar the tangle toy) and told myself the day it arrives, I will quit the next day...The next day is tomorrow as it showed up when I was out.. So here goes

I want to quite because:
I don't want my DD to be a smoker
I want to be healthier.. My DD is a very active child and I find myself getting puffed out far to quickly when playing with her.. I want to be able to play endlessly
I want to save money

The only thing that really worries me is weight gain. I really don't want to gain too much weight (which happened to my mum when she quit) that is the only thing that terrifies me about quitting... But I will see how I go.. I really hope I can do it this time!!! ]]> RainbowDrop_x http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/855416-rainbowdrops_x-quitting-smoking-ramblings-aka-journal.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/854291-have-pain-my-left-rib-any-ideas-its.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:15:50 GMT This is NOT pregnancy related, and it's not my gallbladder, as I had my gallbaldder removed a couple years ago (plus the gallbladder in on the right and this pain is on the left).

Anyway, I have this pain on my bottom, left rib that is very tender to the touch. If you put your finger on the place where you'd perform CPR, and follow the left rib cage down approximately 2 inches, this is where the pain is. It seems to be right on the rib, or directly below the rib.

I've had NO injury in that area. It's not a double over pain, but it's pretty tender.

Any ideas?

My appt. with my GP isn't until the 8th of Feb. ]]> MommynWaiting http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/854291-have-pain-my-left-rib-any-ideas-its.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/853804-gave-up-smoking-6-days-ago-struggling.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:21:32 GMT Hi,

I gave up smoking 6 days ago and I am still stuggling. Can someone please tell me when the cravings go away because I'm still having strong cravings. ]]> Tantan http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/853804-gave-up-smoking-6-days-ago-struggling.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/853658-removed.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:49:47 GMT Removed Removed ]]> misslissa http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/853658-removed.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/852981-iud-spotting.html Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:43:05 GMT Sorry if TMI, but I've had the IUD for 1.5 years and every so often I'll start
spotting. (It also happens after sex). Its not enough for a tampon but too much to forego a liner. Its really annoying as the spotting sessions happen for up to two weeks at a time and prevent me from getting "in the mood". :( Does anyone else have this issue? ]]> babyzoe http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/852981-iud-spotting.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/852819-ibs-sufferers.html Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:48:08 GMT Hey guys

I believe I've been suffering with something that seems very IBS related since my third tri but I wanna make sure it definitely does sound like IBS to others as doctors won't examine me anymore (haven't had a colonoscopy but they won't let me as I'm young and healthy according to them)

I don't really get much in the way of abdominal pain except very low pelvic pain and I'm not sure whether thats partly due to other causes atm, so my main concern is the anal spasms I'm constantly having. Sorry for tmi! I just feel like even though I've made BM I still get the feelings of flatulence, gas etc and then later on like I need to make another.. I don't recognize if its a pelvic floor problem or something because its not like its diarrhea or anything, I only make 2-3 bm a day, and sometimes only once.. and its not hard nor watery, just soft. I'm confused completely.. they're constant anal spasms too, not just for a few seconds then nothing for the rest of the day.

I took mebeverine (colofac) before but thats for colon spasms and obv mine is an anal spasm problem so I don't think it helps..

I also get a little bit of tailbone pain... don't know if this is related? Anyone?? :shrug: ]]> LuSmith http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/852819-ibs-sufferers.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/852487-sterilisation-egg-donation.html Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:23:00 GMT posting hear but will also post else were as im not sure were this belongs lol well im pregnant with my third baby and know for sure i do not want... posting hear but will also post else were as im not sure were this belongs lol

well im pregnant with my third baby and know for sure i do not want no more kids after this it just wouldnt be affordable we have no room for more kids etc etc can go on all day with reasons

so was thinking after this pregnancy that i want to get sterilised to prevent any accidents and also donate eggs aswell

so a few questions can i donate eggs on the nhs dont think its fair if i donate them to a private company for them to go on and charge ladies thousands for them and their help iykwim
also am i old enough to donate eggs ill be 24 once baby has been born

next question how old do you have to be to get sterilised i read somewere that its 30 unless you have reasoning do you think reason being i cant afford more children nor have room for more children and allready have 3 a good enough reason to get sterilised?

please dont judge for me wanting sterilisation i know some ladies really struggle to have babies and ill be cutting my self off altogeather from having more etc etc but if i have more babies the state will have to pay for them and im totally against having babies if you know the state are going to have to provide for them iykwim my OH does work and we manage just fine at the min on his wage but obvs when this little bean comes along money will be tight then if we had more my gosh :-/ i dread to think :-((


so hope some one can answer my questions :-)) ]]> leahsbabybump http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/852487-sterilisation-egg-donation.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/851744-feeling-sad-my-mom.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:49:57 GMT Hello Ladies, My mom is 50years old and she is having high blood sugar.. she is having correct weight...she takes raw bitter guard in emty... Hello Ladies,

My mom is 50years old and she is having high blood sugar.. she is having correct weight...she takes raw bitter guard in emty stomach... when she goes to walking for 1 hr , then her sugar level comes under 200... but if she skips walking then her sugar level goes up. now her sugar level is 300 and she got sugar in her urine also now.. i know its b'coz of me :( i came to india for delivery 6 months back and i have a 4 months old baby now... mine is c-section so my mom takes care of the kid in the night.. baby is not sleeping in the night properly. so my mom is also couldnt sleep properly and since my baby is super active , even in the day time someone needs to be handle her.. i'm taking care of the kid but still cant do it without mom's help due to my stomach pains.. now i need some kind of food list from you ladies... what kind of food my mom can have it from morning till night on daily basis... she is taking medicine prescribed by her Dr but still her sugar level before food is 180 and after food is 300.... plz help me by giving some kind of menu ..plzz i'm worried about my mom's health... i will go back to my place in 1 month so before that i wanna give her some food list to follow... ]]> maggi_ttc http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/851744-feeling-sad-my-mom.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/850605-need-hug.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:56:18 GMT Ever since my son was born I've been debating about going back to work or not. I was only working part time before I had him, and my husband and I decided I would stay at home to raise him with the option to go back to work if I wanted to or we needed me to. I tried going back to work when my son was 6 months old - I tried one day and couldn't do it. I picked him up from his crib sleepy, picked him up from the sitter sleepy, and then he went right to bed. I cried and cried because I felt like I would be missing too much. It was the right choice at the time because he was still so little and I was glad to have the ability to choose.

My husband got a promotion so now we are even better off for me not to work, but I just feel useless being at home. I don't ever get dressed because I'm constantly chasing around my son and all of his toys. I just feel in the dumps. I have a Bachelors degree and I'm not using it. It's not like the jobs are fruitful in my field at the moment (public relations) - but even entry level jobs in PR that I have applied for they have said I don't have enough experience. It's such a horrible feeling - I love my son to pieces but I can't STAND being at home. At the same time I can't STAND being away from him. I don't know what to do. The last week or so has been pretty hard. I don't know if it's because he's all of a sudden so much more mobile or what, but I'm feeling pretty down. I'm worried because I had postpartum depression for 6 weeks after he was born and took zoloft up until September-October. I went off it because I didn't need it anymore. I'm hoping this isn't a relapse at all - I don't feel half the things I felt when he was a newborn and I had it (like not wanting to take care of him, wanting to disappear, etc). I just feel confused and conflicted and lonely.

I'm trying to sell lia sophia jewelry in hopes it'd get me out of the house (just started in December) and I have a part time, maybe 1 shift a week job at Bath and Body Works - but sometimes part time is harder with trying to find a sitter, etc.

Sorry for the rant. I'm just sad. Both of my sisters are very successful (one is a pharmacist and the other has her Masters from Harvard) - and here I am with my Bachelors in journalism, never had a job in the field and I'm a SAHM with huge student loans. I feel like my brain is going to mush. I just don't know what to do. :cry::cry: ]]> Evian260 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/850605-need-hug.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/849628-mid-cycle-bleeding.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:59:15 GMT Hi everyone, I'm new here & in need of some advice. On Monday afternoon I had a little bit of blood streaked mucous which I understand is normal when ovulating (which I think I am) but yesterday (Tuesday) I started bleeding. It's not heavy like a period but enough to wear a pad. I also have pain on one side and really sore breasts. My cycles are normally 35 days give or take a day & my last period was 22nd December as that is when I started spotting. So I'm wondering if this bleeding is caused by ovulation & what is the difference between that & mid cycle bleeding? I had my last smear 4 weeks ago & it came back fine. I'd be really grateful if anyone could give me advice, thankyou x ]]> tigerlily83 http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/849628-mid-cycle-bleeding.html http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/849217-anyone-suffer-suffered-depression.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:57:47 GMT Hi everyone, new to this site so bare with me :)

Just wondering if anyone here has suffered with or is currently suffering from depression? I'm 21 & have a 2 & a half year old boy & been battling with depression for the past year. Recently been on citalopram & was offered sleeping tablets but feel a little uneasy taking them with having a toddler, anyone else feel the same? Any other ways to snap out of it without medication? Its not extreme depression (never felt suicidal) just i feel extremely snappy, tired, no patience, often worthless :( looking for people to talk to who have been through it or going through it just for support :) x ]]> LTEx http://www.babyandbump.com/your-health-wellbeing/849217-anyone-suffer-suffered-depression.html