bee propolis, salt wtih iodide, birth control pills

[Guest guest]

Amber,I was nearly 32 when I gave birth to my first son (fell pregnant 2 months into the marriage), nearly 36 when I gave birth to my second (after trying once on Father's Day), and my third son was born shortly after my 37th birthday (that's what I get for joking about being able to handle a 3rd better than my husband could!). I had never been pregnant before the first one and have only ever been pregnant the 3 times. I had been on the pill for at least 10 years, and had some 'female' trouble that convinced me it would be difficult to conceive. My husband also had reason to believe he wouldn't be capable of fathering children.When your body is ready, it will happen, whether you are ready mentally or not! ; )AmeliaHusband UC 9 years, SCD 19 monthsLDN

3mgTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Thu, February 4, 2010 8:16:27 PMSubject: Re: bee propolis, salt wtih iodide, birth control pills

Thank you, everyone, for your input.

The more I think about it, the more I think I would like to wait to see if my body can have a period again on its own. But I am starting to worry that my biological clock may be winding down. I'm 31 and I know that by the time a women reaches 35 the risks increase for the baby, so I kind of feel pressured a little. Hopefully things straighten out within the next 6 months, if not, I don't know. But you're all right, it's probably best to let my body heal on its own first. Plus I'm on meds, and perhaps they are having an effect on my cycle. Sigh...to be healthy again. Hopefully I'll get there.

Thank you again for your support and input.

Take care,

Amber

[Guest guest]

I may be in the minority, but I've always felt better taking birth control

pills. Whenever I stop taking them, my ovarian cysts start acting up. They've

also helped me control my anemia.

Holly

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

>

> 3. Hope this isn't TMI, but I've only had my period once since I was diagnosed

six months ago. My husband and I are hoping to try and have kids sometime this

year. I went to the gynecologist, and went on a 10 day course of pills that were

supposed to get me to have my period. No luck yet, though I have a couple more

days where it could happen. If not, I'm supposed to take a month's worth of

birth control to hopefully get things started again. She gave me a free pack,

they're chewable, so I'm sure there are illegals in it. I have never taken birth

control before, so are there any birth control pills that don't have illegals? I

don't even know if I have to get a prescription for those though, and I'm

wondering if the chewable ones will be that detrimental. Thoughts?

>

> I am scared to take birth control since I never have before, and I'm not sure

how it will affect my crohn's. Do any other females have problems with their

cycles, and were you ever able to get regular again?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Amber

>

[Guest guest]

I may be in the minority, but I've always felt better taking birth control

pills. Whenever I stop taking them, my ovarian cysts start acting up. They've

also helped me control my anemia.

Holly

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

>

> 3. Hope this isn't TMI, but I've only had my period once since I was diagnosed

six months ago. My husband and I are hoping to try and have kids sometime this

year. I went to the gynecologist, and went on a 10 day course of pills that were

supposed to get me to have my period. No luck yet, though I have a couple more

days where it could happen. If not, I'm supposed to take a month's worth of

birth control to hopefully get things started again. She gave me a free pack,

they're chewable, so I'm sure there are illegals in it. I have never taken birth

control before, so are there any birth control pills that don't have illegals? I

don't even know if I have to get a prescription for those though, and I'm

wondering if the chewable ones will be that detrimental. Thoughts?

>

> I am scared to take birth control since I never have before, and I'm not sure

how it will affect my crohn's. Do any other females have problems with their

cycles, and were you ever able to get regular again?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Amber

>

[Guest guest]

do you have a BCP that is SCD legal? I may be in the minority, but I've always felt better taking birth control pills. Whenever I stop taking them, my ovarian cysts start acting up. They've also helped me control my anemia. Holly Crohn's SCD 12/01/08 > > 3. Hope this isn't TMI, but I've only had my period once since I was diagnosed six months ago. My husband and I are hoping to try and have kids sometime this year. I went to the gynecologist, and went on a 10 day course of pills that were supposed to get me to have my period. No luck yet, though I have a couple more days where it could happen. If not, I'm supposed to take a month's worth of birth control to hopefully get things started again. She gave me a free pack, they're chewable, so I'm sure there are illegals in it. I have never taken birth control before, so are there any birth control pills that don't have illegals? I don't even know if I have to get a prescription for those though, and I'm wondering if the chewable ones will be that detrimental. Thoughts? > > I am scared to take birth control since I never have before, and I'm not sure how it will affect my crohn's. Do any other females have problems with their cycles, and were you ever able to get regular again? > > Thanks, > > Amber >

[Guest guest]

do you have a BCP that is SCD legal? I may be in the minority, but I've always felt better taking birth control pills. Whenever I stop taking them, my ovarian cysts start acting up. They've also helped me control my anemia. Holly Crohn's SCD 12/01/08 > > 3. Hope this isn't TMI, but I've only had my period once since I was diagnosed six months ago. My husband and I are hoping to try and have kids sometime this year. I went to the gynecologist, and went on a 10 day course of pills that were supposed to get me to have my period. No luck yet, though I have a couple more days where it could happen. If not, I'm supposed to take a month's worth of birth control to hopefully get things started again. She gave me a free pack, they're chewable, so I'm sure there are illegals in it. I have never taken birth control before, so are there any birth control pills that don't have illegals? I don't even know if I have to get a prescription for those though, and I'm wondering if the chewable ones will be that detrimental. Thoughts? > > I am scared to take birth control since I never have before, and I'm not sure how it will affect my crohn's. Do any other females have problems with their cycles, and were you ever able to get regular again? > > Thanks, > > Amber >

[Guest guest]

I'm with you Holly! I mentioned before that I've been on them for over 10

years... I guess everyone is so unique, we all have different experiences.

-Joanna

SCD 9/2009, Crohn's 1992

> >

> > 3. Hope this isn't TMI, but I've only had my period once since I was

diagnosed six months ago. My husband and I are hoping to try and have kids

sometime this year. I went to the gynecologist, and went on a 10 day course of

pills that were supposed to get me to have my period. No luck yet, though I have

a couple more days where it could happen. If not, I'm supposed to take a month's

worth of birth control to hopefully get things started again. She gave me a free

pack, they're chewable, so I'm sure there are illegals in it. I have never taken

birth control before, so are there any birth control pills that don't have

illegals? I don't even know if I have to get a prescription for those though,

and I'm wondering if the chewable ones will be that detrimental. Thoughts?

> >

> > I am scared to take birth control since I never have before, and I'm not

sure how it will affect my crohn's. Do any other females have problems with

their cycles, and were you ever able to get regular again?

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> > Amber

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I'm with you Holly! I mentioned before that I've been on them for over 10

years... I guess everyone is so unique, we all have different experiences.

-Joanna

SCD 9/2009, Crohn's 1992

> >

> > 3. Hope this isn't TMI, but I've only had my period once since I was

diagnosed six months ago. My husband and I are hoping to try and have kids

sometime this year. I went to the gynecologist, and went on a 10 day course of

pills that were supposed to get me to have my period. No luck yet, though I have

a couple more days where it could happen. If not, I'm supposed to take a month's

worth of birth control to hopefully get things started again. She gave me a free

pack, they're chewable, so I'm sure there are illegals in it. I have never taken

birth control before, so are there any birth control pills that don't have

illegals? I don't even know if I have to get a prescription for those though,

and I'm wondering if the chewable ones will be that detrimental. Thoughts?

> >

> > I am scared to take birth control since I never have before, and I'm not

sure how it will affect my crohn's. Do any other females have problems with

their cycles, and were you ever able to get regular again?

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> > Amber

> >

>

[Guest guest]

No, they're no legal (they have lactose in them, plus a couple other

questionables). Unfortunately, all my meds have illegals in them.

Holly

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

>

> > I may be in the minority, but I've always felt better taking birth

> > control pills. Whenever I stop taking them, my ovarian cysts start

> > acting up. They've also helped me control my anemia.

> >

> > Holly

> > Crohn's

> > SCD 12/01/08

[Guest guest]

No, they're no legal (they have lactose in them, plus a couple other

questionables). Unfortunately, all my meds have illegals in them.

Holly

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

>

> > I may be in the minority, but I've always felt better taking birth

> > control pills. Whenever I stop taking them, my ovarian cysts start

> > acting up. They've also helped me control my anemia.

> >

> > Holly

> > Crohn's

> > SCD 12/01/08

[Guest guest]

Hi Amelia,

Sorry for the late response. I just want to say thanks for the encouragement.

I'm starting to get worried that I may never be able to conceive since my period

does not want to come back. But I'm happy to hear you were able to conceive

despite reasons you though you may not.

Somebody mentioned anemia- is that a possible reason to not have a period? I

just had bloodwork done, and I am anemic. Although I forgot to ask for the

numbers.

I'm also flaring, I suppose. My sed rate is 58, but I've heard other people that

have their periods still when they flare. Just starting to get worried. I really

hope this Crohn's hasn't made me infertile.

Amber

>

> Amber,

>

> I was nearly 32 when I gave birth to my first son (fell pregnant 2 months into

the marriage), nearly 36 when I gave birth to my second (after trying once on

Father's Day), and my third son was born shortly after my 37th birthday (that's

what I get for joking about being able to handle a 3rd better than my husband

could!). I had never been pregnant before the first one and have only ever been

pregnant the 3 times. I had been on the pill for at least 10 years, and had some

'female' trouble that convinced me it would be difficult to conceive. My

husband also had reason to believe he wouldn't be capable of fathering children.

>

> When your body is ready, it will happen, whether you are ready mentally or

not! ; )

>

> Amelia

> Husband UC 9 years, SCD 19 months

> LDN 3mg

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: BTVC-SCD

> Sent: Thu, February 4, 2010 8:16:27 PM

> Subject: Re: bee propolis, salt wtih iodide, birth control pills

>

>

> Thank you, everyone, for your input.

>

> The more I think about it, the more I think I would like to wait to see if my

body can have a period again on its own. But I am starting to worry that my

biological clock may be winding down. I'm 31 and I know that by the time a women

reaches 35 the risks increase for the baby, so I kind of feel pressured a

little. Hopefully things straighten out within the next 6 months, if not, I

don't know. But you're all right, it's probably best to let my body heal on its

own first. Plus I'm on meds, and perhaps they are having an effect on my cycle.

Sigh...to be healthy again. Hopefully I'll get there.

>

> Thank you again for your support and input.

>

> Take care,

>

> Amber

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Amelia,

Sorry for the late response. I just want to say thanks for the encouragement.

I'm starting to get worried that I may never be able to conceive since my period

does not want to come back. But I'm happy to hear you were able to conceive

despite reasons you though you may not.

Somebody mentioned anemia- is that a possible reason to not have a period? I

just had bloodwork done, and I am anemic. Although I forgot to ask for the

numbers.

I'm also flaring, I suppose. My sed rate is 58, but I've heard other people that

have their periods still when they flare. Just starting to get worried. I really

hope this Crohn's hasn't made me infertile.

Amber

>

> Amber,

>

> I was nearly 32 when I gave birth to my first son (fell pregnant 2 months into

the marriage), nearly 36 when I gave birth to my second (after trying once on

Father's Day), and my third son was born shortly after my 37th birthday (that's

what I get for joking about being able to handle a 3rd better than my husband

could!). I had never been pregnant before the first one and have only ever been

pregnant the 3 times. I had been on the pill for at least 10 years, and had some

'female' trouble that convinced me it would be difficult to conceive. My

husband also had reason to believe he wouldn't be capable of fathering children.

>

> When your body is ready, it will happen, whether you are ready mentally or

not! ; )

>

> Amelia

> Husband UC 9 years, SCD 19 months

> LDN 3mg

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: BTVC-SCD

> Sent: Thu, February 4, 2010 8:16:27 PM

> Subject: Re: bee propolis, salt wtih iodide, birth control pills

>

>

> Thank you, everyone, for your input.

>

> The more I think about it, the more I think I would like to wait to see if my

body can have a period again on its own. But I am starting to worry that my

biological clock may be winding down. I'm 31 and I know that by the time a women

reaches 35 the risks increase for the baby, so I kind of feel pressured a

little. Hopefully things straighten out within the next 6 months, if not, I

don't know. But you're all right, it's probably best to let my body heal on its

own first. Plus I'm on meds, and perhaps they are having an effect on my cycle.

Sigh...to be healthy again. Hopefully I'll get there.

>

> Thank you again for your support and input.

>

> Take care,

>

> Amber

>

[Guest guest]

Absolutely it is! I lost mine every time I lost enough blood to become

anemic. I was in high school though so I wasn't really upset about losing it:

" what? no cramps? awesome! "

Stacey

> Somebody mentioned anemia- is that a possible reason to not have a period? I

just had bloodwork done, and I am anemic. Although I forgot to ask for the

numbers.

[Guest guest]

Absolutely it is! I lost mine every time I lost enough blood to become

anemic. I was in high school though so I wasn't really upset about losing it:

" what? no cramps? awesome! "

Stacey

> Somebody mentioned anemia- is that a possible reason to not have a period? I

just had bloodwork done, and I am anemic. Although I forgot to ask for the

numbers.

[Guest guest]

Well, at least I have a reason now. Hopefully I can get back to normal in the

near future.

I understand you though. I never thought I'd be upset about missing periods.

Thanks, Stacey.

Amber

>

> > Somebody mentioned anemia- is that a possible reason to not have a period? I

just had bloodwork done, and I am anemic. Although I forgot to ask for the

numbers.

>

[Guest guest]

Well, at least I have a reason now. Hopefully I can get back to normal in the

near future.

I understand you though. I never thought I'd be upset about missing periods.

Thanks, Stacey.

Amber

>

> > Somebody mentioned anemia- is that a possible reason to not have a period? I

just had bloodwork done, and I am anemic. Although I forgot to ask for the

numbers.

>

[Guest guest]

Amber, I know it's comforting to hear that others share in your experience so I

wanted you to know that I've gone through the same thing. Anemia equals a

stopped period for me! Keep your chin up, there's hope!!!

-Joanna

SCD 9/2009, Crohn's 1992

> >

> > > Somebody mentioned anemia- is that a possible reason to not have a period?

I just had bloodwork done, and I am anemic. Although I forgot to ask for the

numbers.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Amber, I know it's comforting to hear that others share in your experience so I

wanted you to know that I've gone through the same thing. Anemia equals a

stopped period for me! Keep your chin up, there's hope!!!

-Joanna

SCD 9/2009, Crohn's 1992

> >

> > > Somebody mentioned anemia- is that a possible reason to not have a period?

I just had bloodwork done, and I am anemic. Although I forgot to ask for the

numbers.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Joanna, I appreciate it. You have given me hope, thank you!!

Amber

> > >

> > > > Somebody mentioned anemia- is that a possible reason to not have a

period? I just had bloodwork done, and I am anemic. Although I forgot to ask for

the numbers.

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Joanna, I appreciate it. You have given me hope, thank you!!

Amber

> > >

> > > > Somebody mentioned anemia- is that a possible reason to not have a

period? I just had bloodwork done, and I am anemic. Although I forgot to ask for

the numbers.

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

In case you would like more corroboration, my period got lighter and lighter

when I was losing blood and then I didn't have one one month. Got a blood

transfusion a week or so later and then the next day got the period - it was

waiting for me to have enough blood! Docs told me it was normal to miss periods

when anemic.

Kat

> > > >

> > > > > Somebody mentioned anemia- is that a possible reason to not have a

period? I just had bloodwork done, and I am anemic. Although I forgot to ask for

the numbers.

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

In case you would like more corroboration, my period got lighter and lighter

when I was losing blood and then I didn't have one one month. Got a blood

transfusion a week or so later and then the next day got the period - it was

waiting for me to have enough blood! Docs told me it was normal to miss periods

when anemic.

Kat

> > > >

> > > > > Somebody mentioned anemia- is that a possible reason to not have a

period? I just had bloodwork done, and I am anemic. Although I forgot to ask for

the numbers.

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Amber,There is quite possibly something else going on. Have you had your thyroid and adrenals checked properly? It is entirely possible that anemia could play a part. Also, do you really want to be pregnant while flaring if you can help it? If you are unwell at this moment, it is best not to add stress to your body. Let it heal. The more you stress the more you are hurting yourself. There is a huge emotional factor in becoming unwell sometimes. I used to be a computer programmer before having children. I attended a stress seminar because of my job. I was told that when you even think about a stressful moment that happened in the past or verbalize it, your body produces enough stress chemicals to keep you 'attack ready' for 5-8 hours.

If you do that 3 times a day and you have effectively given yourself enough to keep you awake for nearly 24 hours. You also stress your adrenal glands if done constantly and that affects your other hormones and body systems robbing it of nutrients, vitamins and minerals keeping it from working properly. BTW, just because you have a period does not mean you are fertile. All it means is that one has enough estrogen to grow the lining in the uterus. It does not mean it is a healthy, life supporting lining nor does it mean you are producing progesterone which without a pregnancy can not be sustained.So, in short, just focus on treating yourself well and healing. The baby will happen when it is supposed to.AmeliaHusband UC 9 years, SCD 20 monthsLDN 3 mgTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Thu, February 25, 2010 3:13:21 PMSubject: Re: bee propolis, salt wtih iodide, birth control pills

Hi Amelia,

Sorry for the late response. I just want to say thanks for the encouragement. I'm starting to get worried that I may never be able to conceive since my period does not want to come back. But I'm happy to hear you were able to conceive despite reasons you though you may not.

Somebody mentioned anemia- is that a possible reason to not have a period? I just had bloodwork done, and I am anemic. Although I forgot to ask for the numbers.

I'm also flaring, I suppose. My sed rate is 58, but I've heard other people that have their periods still when they flare. Just starting to get worried. I really hope this Crohn's hasn't made me infertile.

Amber

>

> Amber,

>

> I was nearly 32 when I gave birth to my first son (fell pregnant 2 months into the marriage), nearly 36 when I gave birth to my second (after trying once on Father's Day), and my third son was born shortly after my 37th birthday (that's what I get for joking about being able to handle a 3rd better than my husband could!). I had never been pregnant before the first one and have only ever been pregnant the 3 times. I had been on the pill for at least 10 years, and had some 'female' trouble that convinced me it would be difficult to conceive. My husband also had reason to believe he wouldn't be capable of fathering children.

>

> When your body is ready, it will happen, whether you are ready mentally or not! ; )

>

> Amelia

> Husband UC 9 years, SCD 19 months

> LDN 3mg

>

>

>

>

> ____________ _________ _________ __

> From: fossil.color <fossil.color@ ...>

> To: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.com

> Sent: Thu, February 4, 2010 8:16:27 PM

> Subject: Re: bee propolis, salt wtih iodide, birth control pills

>

>

> Thank you, everyone, for your input.

>

> The more I think about it, the more I think I would like to wait to see if my body can have a period again on its own. But I am starting to worry that my biological clock may be winding down. I'm 31 and I know that by the time a women reaches 35 the risks increase for the baby, so I kind of feel pressured a little. Hopefully things straighten out within the next 6 months, if not, I don't know. But you're all right, it's probably best to let my body heal on its own first. Plus I'm on meds, and perhaps they are having an effect on my cycle. Sigh...to be healthy again. Hopefully I'll get there.

>

> Thank you again for your support and input.

>

> Take care,

>

> Amber

>

[Guest guest]

Amber,There is quite possibly something else going on. Have you had your thyroid and adrenals checked properly? It is entirely possible that anemia could play a part. Also, do you really want to be pregnant while flaring if you can help it? If you are unwell at this moment, it is best not to add stress to your body. Let it heal. The more you stress the more you are hurting yourself. There is a huge emotional factor in becoming unwell sometimes. I used to be a computer programmer before having children. I attended a stress seminar because of my job. I was told that when you even think about a stressful moment that happened in the past or verbalize it, your body produces enough stress chemicals to keep you 'attack ready' for 5-8 hours.

If you do that 3 times a day and you have effectively given yourself enough to keep you awake for nearly 24 hours. You also stress your adrenal glands if done constantly and that affects your other hormones and body systems robbing it of nutrients, vitamins and minerals keeping it from working properly. BTW, just because you have a period does not mean you are fertile. All it means is that one has enough estrogen to grow the lining in the uterus. It does not mean it is a healthy, life supporting lining nor does it mean you are producing progesterone which without a pregnancy can not be sustained.So, in short, just focus on treating yourself well and healing. The baby will happen when it is supposed to.AmeliaHusband UC 9 years, SCD 20 monthsLDN 3 mgTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Thu, February 25, 2010 3:13:21 PMSubject: Re: bee propolis, salt wtih iodide, birth control pills

Hi Amelia,

Sorry for the late response. I just want to say thanks for the encouragement. I'm starting to get worried that I may never be able to conceive since my period does not want to come back. But I'm happy to hear you were able to conceive despite reasons you though you may not.

Somebody mentioned anemia- is that a possible reason to not have a period? I just had bloodwork done, and I am anemic. Although I forgot to ask for the numbers.

I'm also flaring, I suppose. My sed rate is 58, but I've heard other people that have their periods still when they flare. Just starting to get worried. I really hope this Crohn's hasn't made me infertile.

Amber

>

> Amber,

>

> I was nearly 32 when I gave birth to my first son (fell pregnant 2 months into the marriage), nearly 36 when I gave birth to my second (after trying once on Father's Day), and my third son was born shortly after my 37th birthday (that's what I get for joking about being able to handle a 3rd better than my husband could!). I had never been pregnant before the first one and have only ever been pregnant the 3 times. I had been on the pill for at least 10 years, and had some 'female' trouble that convinced me it would be difficult to conceive. My husband also had reason to believe he wouldn't be capable of fathering children.

>

> When your body is ready, it will happen, whether you are ready mentally or not! ; )

>

> Amelia

> Husband UC 9 years, SCD 19 months

> LDN 3mg

>

>

>

>

> ____________ _________ _________ __

> From: fossil.color <fossil.color@ ...>

> To: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.com

> Sent: Thu, February 4, 2010 8:16:27 PM

> Subject: Re: bee propolis, salt wtih iodide, birth control pills

>

>

> Thank you, everyone, for your input.

>

> The more I think about it, the more I think I would like to wait to see if my body can have a period again on its own. But I am starting to worry that my biological clock may be winding down. I'm 31 and I know that by the time a women reaches 35 the risks increase for the baby, so I kind of feel pressured a little. Hopefully things straighten out within the next 6 months, if not, I don't know. But you're all right, it's probably best to let my body heal on its own first. Plus I'm on meds, and perhaps they are having an effect on my cycle. Sigh...to be healthy again. Hopefully I'll get there.

>

> Thank you again for your support and input.

>

> Take care,

>

> Amber

>

[Guest guest]

That's an interesting post.  Do you practice meditation or how do you prevent stressful thoughts/memories?  feel free to email me off-list.

 

Debbie

 

 The more you stress the more you are hurting yourself.  There is a huge emotional factor in becoming unwell sometimes.  I used to be a computer programmer before having children.  I attended a stress seminar because of my job.  I was told that when you even think about a stressful moment that happened in the past or verbalize it, your body produces enough stress chemicals to keep you 'attack ready' for 5-8 hours.  If you do that 3 times a day and you have effectively given yourself enough to keep you awake for nearly 24 hours.

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[Guest guest]

That's an interesting post.  Do you practice meditation or how do you prevent stressful thoughts/memories?  feel free to email me off-list.

 

Debbie

 

 The more you stress the more you are hurting yourself.  There is a huge emotional factor in becoming unwell sometimes.  I used to be a computer programmer before having children.  I attended a stress seminar because of my job.  I was told that when you even think about a stressful moment that happened in the past or verbalize it, your body produces enough stress chemicals to keep you 'attack ready' for 5-8 hours.  If you do that 3 times a day and you have effectively given yourself enough to keep you awake for nearly 24 hours.

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