3rd January 2007
Just to let everyone know - my labs came back today and my electrolyte counts were fine. I did in fact go off of the Yasmin about 10 days ago. I started a new BC this past Sunday (Kariva - generic Mircette). So far I still have all the same symtpoms of dizziness, disequilibrium, etc. My doctor is now going to complete blood tests on other hormones such as my estrogen, progesterone, LH, and FSH hormones. I also have been taking my blood pressure several times throughout the day. It's always been normal (115/75) except for yesterday I had a bad dizzy spell that lasted just a few seconds. I moved around for about 5 minutes before I remembered to take my BP and it was 99/66! I suppose in those 5 minutes it could have risen also and may have been much lower when I initially had the dizzy spell. I read online that low blood pressure can be due to diuretics (e.g. Yasmin) so I will be curious to know if this leads to anything. I will get my hormone tests back on Monday and I have Dr. appt. on Wednesday to discuss the low blood pressure. I'll keep you guys in touch - I loved Yasmin and swore by it for so long but if it ends up being the true culprit I definetely want to warn everyone about it.
