Feeling sorry for myself :(

[Squeak2]

Feeling very alone even with a supportive partner. Had my prostap injection last week and have felt kinda rubbish since then with full headaches, not sleeping and mood very low. I've now started my period and hoping my mood will improve as I'm so not a teary person and that's where I'm at right now! Does anyone have any advice please? Tia xx

[Lynnr54]

Sorry, I don't take my prostrap injection for another week so haven't yet gone through its side effects yet. But just wanted to say that I hope you're feeling better soon. Hopefully the side effects won't last too long. Hormones are a complete pain aren't they? When do you move onto next phase of medication, that should hopefully get you back on even keel

[Leesara]

Morning, I don't have any specific avis apart from take care of yourself, maybe treat yourself to something (massage, painted nails, new top or something) and just be kind to yourself. You may see from some of my past posts, I (as has everyone) had times of this tough journey that I have felt so alone... happy to Pm if you want. Take care oxo

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Squeak2. Oh you poor love! Prostap is not a very kind drug. It works on your pituitary gland in the brain, and therefore is responsible for the "doom and gloom" feelings and often headaches. Hopefully now your period has started, you will start to feel human again and can get on with the next stage of your treatment cycle. Thinking of you. Diane

[Lynnr54 in reply to DianeArnold]

Hi Diane, is there any reason you know of that we wouldn't be able to take ibuprofen/paracetamol for the headaches? Thanks!

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to Lynnr54]

Hi Lynnr54. Yes, paracetamol is ok, unless you are prescribed something else. Studies have shown that anti inflammatories such as ibuprofen can cause heart valve defects in a developing foetus in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Hope that helps. Diane

[Squeak2]

Thanks for all the lovely replies, it means a lot to know I'm not alone in respect that other know how I feel! Im starting to feel more positive with having finally managed some sleep... all be it restless. The dull headaches still some and go but it's getting better slowly and I'm drinking plenty fluids to try and help! I'm not due to go for a scan until the 9th Oct, and hopefully the injections should start soon after that?! Hope you are all well too xx

[Leesara]

Thinking about your post and should have said before, most nhs services can refer to fertility counselling and I would really recommend this. In my area it's six free sessions then if more are needed u can get six more.,.. having someone independent you can talk to can really help ease some of the strain oxo

[Squeak2]

What area are you Leesara? I'm getting treatment at Glasgow royal infirmary. Thanks for recommending the counselling, I may enquire about it. xx

[Squeak2]

Hi! I've been fairly lucky with my hormones over the years and the low I felt the other night was soo hard to recognise at first that is was just hormones...! I have a scan then

injections soon after, sorry I don't know the technical terms! Hope all is good with you?! xx

[Squeak2]

Sorry having a fight with my app keyboard 😂 xx