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lwhiticar
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lwhiticar
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Birth control pills containing a directic cause too much potassium loss from body so taking potassium after may help fatigue and other symtpoms:
http://www.tandurust.com/minerals/potassium-cure-low-blood-sugar-sciatica-muscular-weakness.html |
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28 years old. Used alesse for 5.5 months. Yasmin for 5 years before this. Had extreme symptoms of mood swings, depression, extreme fatigue, food intolerances, insulin resistance, bladder infections, extreme anxiety on both. |
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lwhiticar
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/blood-pressure/an00352
Directics causing low potassium |
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28 years old. Used alesse for 5.5 months. Yasmin for 5 years before this. Had extreme symptoms of mood swings, depression, extreme fatigue, food intolerances, insulin resistance, bladder infections, extreme anxiety on both. |
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lwhiticar
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http://www.ithyroid.com/potassium.htm |
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28 years old. Used alesse for 5.5 months. Yasmin for 5 years before this. Had extreme symptoms of mood swings, depression, extreme fatigue, food intolerances, insulin resistance, bladder infections, extreme anxiety on both. |
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Lucia
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Interesting articles thanks 
Just one thing Yasmin and Yaz contain a potassium sparing diaretic which means it can actually cause HIGH potassium levels (hyperkalemia). Potassium sparing diaretics are usually given along side normal diaretics that deplete potassium. |
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MissCleawater
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I tested with low potassium while I was on Yasmin. Where did this 'potassium sparing' theory come from? Ive never seen it written anywhere except on here. |
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lwhiticar
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http://pregnancy.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Yasmin_Birth_Control |
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28 years old. Used alesse for 5.5 months. Yasmin for 5 years before this. Had extreme symptoms of mood swings, depression, extreme fatigue, food intolerances, insulin resistance, bladder infections, extreme anxiety on both. |
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Lucia
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lwhiticar
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When you get off of yasmin, do you have alot of extra potassium to get rid of out of your body? |
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28 years old. Used alesse for 5.5 months. Yasmin for 5 years before this. Had extreme symptoms of mood swings, depression, extreme fatigue, food intolerances, insulin resistance, bladder infections, extreme anxiety on both. |
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Lindseybee
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Mon May 23, 2011 7:43 am |
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lwhiticar-
In my personal opinion, no. I had low potassium after I came off. I think it's dependent on the person really. Everyone's body is so different. |
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Stopped: YAZ July 9th 2010. Side effects: Acne, Lack of coordination, Fatigue, Numbness, Thyroid Nodule, Hypokalemia, Nausea, Frequent UTIs, Mood Swings, Anxiety, Fibroadenoma on Breast, Racing heart |
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MissCleawater
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Mon May 23, 2011 12:11 pm |
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Thanks for the links! I guess you're right!!
I tested as low potassium while I was on Yasmin and once treated for it I found my heart palpitations went away. I definitely think that it's different for everyone and I honestly wouldn't be surprised if I am deficient in it still as my palpitations are back and I already supplement magnesium, b's and iron  |
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yasvictors
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Lucia is very right (if there's such a thing!  ). Yasmin and Yaz contain potassium sparing diuretics. What some don't understand is the meaning of that. It doesn't mean that Yasmin or Yaz automatically provides your body potassium. It means that it spares the potassium you get through your different sources, especially through your food intake. I've been trying to convey this message to others, but unfortunately unsuccessfully. If you do some thinking you can see why the result would be different for each individual. If I'm inclined to eat foods high in potassium, I am likely to develop health issues whilst on Yasmin. If, on the other hand, I tend to eat foods that are very poor sources of potassium or if my body has a high demand for potassium, Yasmin would be like a blessing to me and may "cure" (a dependent event) my related symptoms. This also means that it would be a terrible experience for me when I get off it. You get the drift. |
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jamesmash
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