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So im back with an update. I posted in january and then again at the end of february. I took plan b in jan. Got two periods and all the side effects. Then felt fine then got the symptoms again starting at the end of february. Was two weeks late for my period but finally got it march 14th. Was relieved but was still worried that I had all the symptoms of a pregnant person. Although I had a normal period.. I was still convinced I was preg. I
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I am back with an update. I posted jan and the end of feb. I took plan b in january and have had on and off symptoms. I got my period twice in january. Didnt get a period at all in feb. Was two weeks late and finally got it on march 14th. It was normal but the nausea I got during my period really confused me so I took more preg tests that all came back neg. So here I am a few days after my period still feeling lousy and a neg. Blood tests. So not sure if my hormones are still out of whack or what but back when I took it in jan. I had to take a second dose due to the fact I threw up after and the pharmacist recommended to repeat the dose. But I guess for now i will just have to wait and see if my symptoms go away
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I had a blood test run on me which came back neg. So here I am 4 days after my period and stll feeling lousy with bloating. In january when I had to take plan b I threw up so the pharmacist recommended a repeated dose so I dont know if that really screwed up my hormones but I guess now I will have to wait and see if my symptoms go away. Good luck to whoever is going through this nightmare like I am.
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I've just spent the Easter break terrified that I'm pregnant, because I'm having many of the early signs of pregnancy that I had when I got pregnant with my daughter. I took Plan B a week ago, and these symptoms only came on in the past 2 days. Sore, tingly breasts, constipation, mild nausea, gassy, increased sense of smell. When I fell pregnant with my daughter (planned) I was having these exact same symptoms, even in the very days before getting a positive pg test even. I'm not due yet for my period, but I've tested and it's negative, but it's probably too early to tell. My situation is different from some of the others because the plan B that I took was probably expired (and possibly inactive?). I have already thrown away the empty packet, so I cannot go back to check. I had some plan B stashed away "for an emergency", but cant even remember how long ago I bought it (my daughter is now 3 so longer than that).

I thought I was probably ok, even though it happened on day 14, the condom was still on, but a lot of it had come out at the bottom. I'd checked 'inside' of me and could not detect any smell of sperm, so concluded that I was probably ok, but took the 'expired' plan B, kind of as an afterthought.

I had no idea that plan B hormones can have such a powerful effect and so long after taking it, and still haven't ruled out pregnancy, but these posts have eased my mind a little. I will bookmark this page and let you know how I get on, whether I get a period soon!

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PS I am on day 25 of my cycle, the incident happened on day 14, took plan B on day 16.

My cycles vary anywhere from 23 days to 31 days.

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Dont be suprised if your period is late because mine was two weeks late even after takeing it two months ago. It royally jacked my cycle and my hormones up. I was so convinced and my doctor and to tell me after a blood test that I was 100 percent not pregnant but I really did feel like I was. So im right there with you :). I know your probably fine.
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I am now on the evening of day 26, have had a bit of spotting, and am hugely relieved to see it. The sore breasts are less, and the feeling of constipation (without really being constipated) is easing. But this past weekend, I have never been more scared in my life. I was 99.9% convinced that I was pg (I have 3 kids so I know what it feels like).

I think there should be a warning in big red letters in the instructions of this EVIL medication

"WARNING: THIS PILL WILL TRICK YOUR BODY INTO THINKING IT IS PREGNANT, SO DONT BE ALARMED."

It's been a huge wake up call for me. I wasn't able to go on the pill (I was still breastfeeding my daughter) and was relying on condoms only, and we all know that they can slip / split / etc. I am now going back on the pill immediately. Just waiting on my period to start in full force.

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Yay!!!! Isnt that the most relieving felling! Lol so happy because I was feeling the same thing at the beginning of the month.
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Yes, this is the biggest relief, I don't even mind the period pain so much this time, because I would rather have that than still sitting here wondering. Today it started in full force. Tomorrow was the earliest appointment I could get for the pill, and will start it immediately. I am never going to allow this kind of situation to happen again. From now on it will be the pill AND condoms, every time. I am too old to be worrying about plan B and all that kind of nonsense.
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good for you. And unfortunately we all made that mistake lol. But thankfully its behind you now. Its so nice that they had this sight because I know I sat around freaking out looking for answers and didn't even think that plan b would screw you up this much but after reading all this it helped comfort me.
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Hello again!! This is Amber from Page 9! Sorry that I'm so late. I got really busy with school. :D Sooooo this is what happened. On the same day I posted, January 14, I got my period at work. So weird, yet I was very relieved! It lasted like a regular period. I was still worried (like we all were), so on January 21, I took a pregnancy test. Got a negative, and I still continued to worry. I got my period on the 12th of February, and got a negative test on February 27. After that, I realized I wasn't pregnant. If you ask me today if I still think there's a chance, I would say yes, because we just psych ourselves out so much over this stuff. I haven't seen my boyfriend since the incident. LOL Men just sicken me now hahaha (kidding, maybe not o.O). Oh and in March, I got my period on the 14th.

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Oh jeeze amber Im so happy it worked out for you. I am doing the same thing lol. I have taken god knows how many tests that have all been negative since I took the pill in jan. And had a negative blood test!! And had three periods and yet I still have that little thought haha. But I was wondering if you still have symptoms. I feel like ever since I took its givein me weird symptoms like a week or two before my period and that's about the time I start feeling pregnancy symptoms??? So confuseing. Havent had sex since and for tge last few months a week or two before my period I have nausea breast tenderness and just plain feel crappy.
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amber im so happy it worked out for you! lol im doing the same thing right now. I took it january and have had god knows how many neg tests and a neg blood tests. I've had three periods so far but they are all over the place. But do you still get weird side effects? Ever since I took that stupid pill about two weeks before my period I get nauses really bad, breast tenderness "and im flat so ive never really get that", and just plain feel like c**p.
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I have this same problem too. My boyfriend and I had sex three months ago and I took plan B. I got my regular period, and now I am noticing that my breasts fell swollen and tender too. Thank God someone else is having this problem too.
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So many women with the same concerns. I came across this for reassurance, and wish more people would reply with updates. I've been pregnant five times: three kids, one miscarriage (twins) and one abortion. I've taken Plan B about seven times in the last couple of years, and never have I experienced such extreme side effects. With doing the math, my "incident" occured right at mid-cycle, so I'm certain I was ovulating at the time, or just about to. I took the pill within the first 24 hours. I was symptom-free until about a week after taking it. I started having really tender breasts and slowly putting on weight. I've been pregnant enough to know the symptoms, and I would've bet money that I was pregnant.  I was sooo relieved when I got my period today, right on time. My breasts were not at all tender this morning, so I was really hoping my period was on its way, and sure enough, it was. Just wanted to put some positive vibes out there. Don't get too discouraged, ladies! Just be patient!

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