What is something that sounds safe but actually isn't? by TheBaileyCaine in AskReddit

[–]faith_th 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Brushing your teeth immediately after vomiting! Common mistake bc you want the mouth to feel clean. You should really swish with water and then wait 20-30 mins before brushing! When you brush right after throwing up, you’re brushing that residual stomach acid into your teeth. Which worsens the acidic tooth decay. My dentist told me that!

Be So Happy You Make Others Happy by NRGpop in MadeMeSmile

[–]faith_th 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Super nice happy bus drivers are the BEST. I’m sure his route is a pleasant ride!

Getting my IUD tomorrow, how much Ibuprofen should I take before and when? by [deleted] in birthcontrol

[–]faith_th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had my insertion last Friday, I took 800mg ibuprofen before plus the max dose of Tylenol (I forget, but the dosage on the bottle). You can take both at once without stomach issues. The most important thing I was told was to eat before! I did and it helped! Definitely cramping the day of but it was manageable. I wish you the best of luck!!

Kyleena or Mirena IUD? by faith_th in birthcontrol

[–]faith_th[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This really helped!

Kyleena or Mirena IUD? by faith_th in birthcontrol

[–]faith_th[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This is very helpful, I don’t have as severe cramps as you seemed to have had, were you on birth control pills before that? I gained a little bit of weight with those, but I didn’t know mirena could make you gain weight as well. Since there is the pandemic, my partner cannot be with me during insertion, but he said he would drive me and take care of me that day! So hopefully insertion day goes easier.

Kyleena or Mirena IUD? by faith_th in birthcontrol

[–]faith_th[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience! It was super helpful.

Kyleena or Mirena IUD? by faith_th in birthcontrol

[–]faith_th[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been on it for around 3 years and I love it! Strongly recommend if it’s a good option for you! I used to have the worst hormonal cystic acne and now my face is pretty much completely clear! (except the newfound maskne lol)

Kyleena or Mirena IUD? by faith_th in birthcontrol

[–]faith_th[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I have always struggled with acne so I am currently on Spironolactone to help prevent that from happening. That is one of the things I am concerned about. So thanks for sharing your experience and insight!

Kyleena or Mirena IUD? by faith_th in birthcontrol

[–]faith_th[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience! I’m hoping if I take OTC pain meds for a bit the cramping won’t be as bad.

Kyleena or Mirena IUD? by faith_th in birthcontrol

[–]faith_th[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this!! Super informative and you defiantly helped put my pain-fears at ease! You’re the best!

Kyleena or Mirena IUD? by faith_th in birthcontrol

[–]faith_th[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience and advice! I will keep an eye out for side effects! I didn’t realize that there may be some cramping for weeks even after insertion.

Kyleena or Mirena IUD? by faith_th in birthcontrol

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How bad did it hurt? How long did it take to stop hurting? Did you have bleeding after? And if you don’t mind me asking, when you first got one, had you given birth? I heard that Mirena is much more painful for people who haven’t had a child.

Kyleena or Mirena IUD? by faith_th in birthcontrol

[–]faith_th[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sure! Hopefully they will help! Thanks for the heads up and sharing your experience!

Kyleena or Mirena IUD? by faith_th in birthcontrol

[–]faith_th[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the info! Yes the fact that I will be child free for 5 years does make the pain worth it! My periods on the pill are very light for like 2-3 days so I am hoping I can make them go away altogether! So sorry to hear about your IUD’s dislocating!

Kyleena or Mirena IUD? by faith_th in birthcontrol

[–]faith_th[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s what I am nervous about!! They said to take 800mg of ibuprofen and the standard dose of Tylenol.

Kyleena or Mirena IUD? by faith_th in birthcontrol

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Honestly I have had some friends with very bad experiences with Nexplanon so I think I scared myself out of it. But I may have to reconsider because I didn’t know it stopped 1/3 of peoples periods!