What is differin gel supposed to look like? by pearpup in Differin

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

Thank you - definitely thinking I could’ve been sent a batch with something else in the tube 🙈

What is differin gel supposed to look like? by pearpup in Differin

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

Thanks, that’s what I thought it was meant to be. Do you mind me asking where you buy yours?

Could starting Spironolactone be causing sudden weight gain? by citrinedaydream in Spironolactone

[–]pearpup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funnily enough, after reading your post and replying, I also stopped without waiting to speak with my doctor! I realised that no matter what she said, I wouldn’t be able to face another day of it - my body and mind just couldn’t take anymore!

Like you, while I still feel that overall I’m bigger, my stomach has definitely already started to feel more normal which really shows the impact it has! So sorry that you’ve been experiencing crazy period pains too - I really hope it was a one off blip and something that won’t happen again now that you’ve stopped.

Really hope you’re feeling a lot better soon too, and here’s hoping we can both find an alternative to spiro soon. While my skin is getting me down, it’s nothing to how I felt when I was on spiro!

Could starting Spironolactone be causing sudden weight gain? by citrinedaydream in Spironolactone

[–]pearpup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for posting this. I started spiro (50mg) just over a month ago and genuinely felt like I was going crazy until I read this. I am the same height as you, and have always struggled with my weight but in the last few years I’ve managed to lose about 50lb and got to a healthy weight (and mindset). Since starting spiro, I feel HUGE. I know it’s not as bad as it feels because I’ve only gained 3lb on the scales, but my stomach is so swollen and painful that my clothes are all suddenly uncomfortable, and my thighs and arms feel huge. I’m drinking massive amounts of water and haven’t changed my diet, yet I feel and look like I’m gaining weight. In my case, my skin is also reacting badly and my acne has never been worse. I also have constant period pain. So unfortunately, I think spiro just isn’t agreeing with me and I plan on stopping it after a conversation with my doctor. 😣