Question 1

i have been diagnosed with endometriosis and my doctor prescribed visanne but the side effects are beyond me, headache,weight gain,abdominal pain,mood swings,the list is endless.
is there any other medication or contraceptives recommended?

Accepted Answer

Check w/ prescriber: Call and let your prescriber know how you are doing and they will be able to determine the next option for you

Question 2

will my new gyno i see next month be able to see if i have endometriosis or perimenopause or? i have severe & often 2-wk long pms w/ breast pain & cysts,cramping,bloating & uncontrollable mood swings,heavy painful periods that have gotten worse in the las

Accepted Answer

Yes: He or she will do an Ultrasound and bloodwork as well as exam to help delineate the cause of your symptoms.

Question 3

what could cause random mood swings?

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Many possibilities: By random, I am presuming you mean unrelated to external stimuli. Mood swings is very non-specific. Everyone has mood variability. Thyroid and other hormones influence mood and many other physical conditions can effect mood. Bipolar disorder leads to variable degrees of mood swings. If you or someone around you feels your mood swings are excessive, see a psychiatrist.

Question 4

what causes very bad mood swings?

Accepted Answer

Mood Disorders: The most common cause of mood swings is a mood disorder. Depending what you mean by a "mood swing" you could be talking about a mild form of bipolar. There are some medical illnesses that can do this, so definitely go see your doctor.

Question 5

does methadone cause severe mood swings?

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Possible: Any medication the works on the brain directly can have effects on mood.  If the only new medication it the methadone, then there could be a connection.

Question 6

my question is what causes mood swings during menopause?

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PMS: Fluctuations of hormones in some an increase as during monthly ovoulations hormones shift in quanitiy. This also known as pms.

Question 7

what could be the reason my brother has extreme mood swings?

Accepted Answer

Mood Swings: Mood swings can be associated with psychiatric conditions, substance abuse, medication side effects, or chronic medical conditions.

Question 8

can there be any ways to help with mood swings caused by puberty?

Accepted Answer

Support: In an otherwise healthy teenager going trough puberty, there is no treatment for mood swings. Good communication and support and making sure there is nothing else contributing to mood swings. If concerned, discuss with pediatrician to make sure these are normal reactions.

Question 9

i'm having trouble dealing with strong mood swings. i want to know the reason behind it and how to cope

mood swings?

Accepted Answer

Mood swing: If this is recent then it could be what is happening in your life. Certainly exercise, meditation, relaxation breathing will help.
If you are a female you may be going through the change of life.
Try to find out the source and talk to someone about it. Have a discussion with your doctor.

Question 10

my lithium came back very low - 0.15 nmol/l (normal range says 0.5 - 1.2). could this be the cause/conseuqence of my mood swings, depr, and anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Lithium Level: Lithium is a mood stabilizer and usually needs to be at therapeutic levels to help regulate the  manic/depressive episodes. The blood sample should be taken before the morning dose at the "trough" or the lowest level in the blood. Please speak to your mental health provider about possibly increasing your dose, as necessary.

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I have been diagnosed with endometriosis and my doctor prescribed visanne but the side effects are beyond me, headache,weight gain,abdominal pain,mood swings,the list is endless. is there any other medication or contraceptives recommended?

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Will my new gyno i see next month be able to see if i have endometriosis or perimenopause or? i have severe & often 2-wk long pms w/ breast pain & cysts,cramping,bloating & uncontrollable mood swings,heavy painful periods that have gotten worse in the las

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What could cause random mood swings?

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What causes very bad mood swings?

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Does methadone cause severe mood swings?

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My question is what causes mood swings during menopause?

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What could be the reason my brother has extreme mood swings?

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Can there be any ways to help with mood swings caused by puberty?

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I'm having trouble dealing with strong mood swings. i want to know the reason behind it and how to cope mood swings?

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My lithium came back very low - 0.15 nmol/l (normal range says 0.5 - 1.2). could this be the cause/conseuqence of my mood swings, depr, and anxiety?

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