CD 1

This is my first CD 1 (cycle day 1) off birth control.

The cramping is so severe. I seriously think it would be more comfortable having a knife lodged in my stomach and having be constantly twisting. I know that sound extremely melodramatic, but this is the fourth day in a row feeling like this and having no real relief (I've tried everything from 800 mg of ibuprofen, Naproxen, heating pads, laying in the fetal position, etc).

However, it's great news that I got a CD 1. The real testament to how my body is reacting to being off the pill is if anything happens 28-35 days from now.

I'm hopeful, but I also confirmed my worry yesterday about going off the pill. My endometriosis is back in full swing. I know this because of several signals and symptoms that I've always had and have been attributed to the condition.

I'll spare you all from the gross details.

On top of all this, I need to call Dr. L's office because I am trying to get my prescription for my Lamotrigine ER to go towards my deductible. There is paperwork that I have to fill out that requires my doctor's DEA number in order to complete it. I'm going to try and give the office a call either today or tomorrow. Wish me luck. They don't exact just give out a doctor's DEA number to patients.

I know that all of this pain will be over soon, but in the meantime, it feels like the end of the world. I haven't had this much pain in years and it is truly a shock to my system. Here's hoping that I can actually get off the couch today for more than 15 minutes at a time...