hi, for the past 2 weeks i've been having these weird stomache aches and i've also been constipated. although, i've been passing gas a lot. my next period should start the 12th. here's the issue, i've been on birth control for about 7 months now. i also too tryleptal durring this past month which can cause a disruption in my birth control. i haven't spotted or anything yet but i've had headaches, moodswings, backaches, and like i said, i've been constipated. what to do?
Are you talking about trileptal the seizure med? Did your perscribing gyn know you were on this med? Obviously you realize it can make the BCP less effective and you should use a condom also? And if you did you really should be fine and should have nothing to worry about. I can't really contribute any of your symptoms to pregnancy as all of them can be eaisly contributed to something else and constipation wouldn't be a symptom you would experiance this early if you were indeed pregnant. So the stomach aches and gas can be contributed to the constipation and so can the back ache.
Now, if you noticed an increase in discharge and/ or breast tenderness those would more closely resemble early pregnancy symptoms.
Unfortunately, the only way you are going to know for sure is to wait until you can take a HPT. With first response you can take as early as 5 days before your missed period but its not as accurate then and since your not technically considered pregnant until you miss a period (because a lot of fertilizations fail prior to this) its best to wait until this first day of the missed period to take a test. It also can save you money if you end up getting your cycle. Sorry I can't give yo ua better answer....I know during this time the "what ifs" are enough to drive a person bonkers :-(
Hang in there and don't stress because that alone can cause a delay in your cycle which can freak you out even more (i know thats easier said than done) Good luck
Now, if you noticed an increase in discharge and/ or breast tenderness those would more closely resemble early pregnancy symptoms.
Unfortunately, the only way you are going to know for sure is to wait until you can take a HPT. With first response you can take as early as 5 days before your missed period but its not as accurate then and since your not technically considered pregnant until you miss a period (because a lot of fertilizations fail prior to this) its best to wait until this first day of the missed period to take a test. It also can save you money if you end up getting your cycle. Sorry I can't give yo ua better answer....I know during this time the "what ifs" are enough to drive a person bonkers :-(
Hang in there and don't stress because that alone can cause a delay in your cycle which can freak you out even more (i know thats easier said than done) Good luck