Is it possible I'm pregnant?

[worriedsick27]

I'll explain myself a little before I ask my question. For the past 2 years, maybe a little less.. I've been on the pill, obviously cause I was sexually active. My period was never right in the sense where I'd get my period in the wrong spot during the pill. I was switched and switched and switched. My last pill I was on was giving me really heavy periods. So after I finished a pack, I didn't take them anymore and at the time the ex and I weren't really that sexually active because we hardly saw each other. I was going to go see my doctor about going on the birth control shot. During that time frame, (I haven't been on the pill for maybe 2 months now) I got really light periods. Now, since I'm not on the pill I don't really remember (silly of me, I know) when my last period was. Now, I'm starting to think I missed it. I only had sex once during the time I wasn't on the pill, and we used protection, which I know for a fact didn't break cause pill or no pill I always checked that.

I've been having semi-menstrual symptoms for a little while now.. but no period. I have however, changed my diet, started exercising regularly, and have recently taken on a new role at work making my life a whole hell of a lot more stressful. But, I'm a worrywart and part of me can't help but think that I'm pregnant.

[heatherlynn22]

charlie horses are NOT a sign of pregnancy. they can happen DURING pregnancy but are NOT a sign of it.

The old Charlie Horse. Everybody gets one from time to time. A Charlie Horse, otherwise known as a nocturnal leg cramp can be the result of something simple like too much exercise or breaking in a new pair of shoes. Or it could be caused by something more sinister, like a medical condition.

Chronic health problems such as diabetes can cause problems with leg cramps. Hormone imbalances, pregnancy and vascular problems can also be the cause, as can a bad case of the stomach flu with diarrhea.

A deficiency in the electrolyte, potassium may bring on leg cramps. Potassium is an essential element the body requires in order to regulate heartbeat and blood pressure. A deficiency in potassium can not only cause leg cramps, but also a host of other symptoms like chronic fatigue, muscle weakness and memory problems. To decrease the chance of having a potassium deficiency, it is important to eat a well balanced diet, that includes potassium rich foods such as bananas, orange juice, dried apricots and raisins, peas and potatoes. Also include foods rich in vitamins A, E, calcium and magnesium as these work in harmony with potassium to maintain the balance of fluid within the cell walls and keep muscle tissue relaxed  and not cramped into a knot.

i hope that helps.

[worriedsick27]

I have gotten two charlie horses this week as well, and someone told me that's a sign of pregnancy. Just wondering if coming off the pill, causing the hormonal imbalance, would cause these? I read up on charlie horses, and it is said they are caused by a hormonal imbalance.

[sandy828]

your most probably not pregnant
your body is getting used to not being on the pill after having it changed and such
go to the doctors cause its possible theres something wrong like a hormonal imbalance but i very much doubt its pregnancy