Holy cow, so glad I stumbled on this site!!! What peace it brings to me to not only know we are not alone, but possibly gain some insights and answers to questions. 

I have been on BC since I was 20. I’m now 38 and was currently taking Sprintec. I started having issues last month the week after my period. I began feeling anxiety for no reason, feeling flu-like symptoms, and not wanting to eat even though I was hungry. I went to a dr for a blood test to check my thyroid and other basics and only came back with a slightly elevated white count-they said not high enough to be concerned about.

I began feeling better the next week and returned to normal until the end of my next period. Anxiety was worse this time as well as not wanting to eat. I consulted my OB and their first recommendation was to stop taking the pill. I was hesitant at first, but felt it best in the long run. I don’t feel so at this time since I feel just awful. I just want to eat!!! I’ve lost around 10 lbs and my stomach feels like it is eating itself. 

I see a dr on Friday (I hope I can cope that long) to discuss what needs to be done to some how return to normal. I’m a school teacher and there is NO way I can function like this at the start of the school year.