Is there really a safe birth control method for someone with neuropathy?.

I have been reading information about birth control methods. Side effects look scary. I was considering Depo Provera, then it says that people with diabetes and neuropathy from it shouldn't use it. It also says it may cause irreversible bone loss. So given these side effects, i am discarting this possibility.

I don't want my neurpathy to deteriorate.

Do you know of any safe birth control method for someone with neuropathy like me?

Monica -

Thanks for your post about DeproProvera and neuropathy. Now I know I'm crazy. I have been taking the depro shot every 90 days for the last year. I thought it was my imagination that everytime I got the injection I had a flare. I am past child bearing years and was using the depro to handle my very painful and heavy periods. Now I am like you, what to do...

I get Depo Provera a few years now and I am very happy with it. Never mentioned anything different after getting the injection. But I understand that I am a lucky person

I tried the Depo shots about 14 years ago. I couldn't use them. I had a period all the time and my hair began falling out...what was worse is I began to gain weight like you wouldn't believe!

I've always had issues with all the hormone type birth control methods. I have no idea what would be a good method either as they all have some side effects and there's nothing that's 100% effective. We can put men on the moon and go to outer space but we can't figure out birth control methods.

What about intra uterine devices for a drug free alternative?

I used to work for an OB/GYN and they were a popular alternative for many women.

I thought about that but the newest one, Miridia I think it's called, contains hormones. But the regular type of IUD might a viable alternative. It does have its own set of side effects.

I think for those inclined to heavy bleeding, they wouldn't be an option as they can make bleeding heavier, but for others it might be worth a try.

--get the gentleman involved to take some responsibility.

The combination of a diaphragm and condom is at least as effective as most other methods.

Leslie and Dutch woman, how longhave you been suffering from neuropathy? You say you've been taking Depo Provera shots for a year. Maybe there's a link.

When i first noticed my neuropathy symptoms i had recently taken many pills, among them, some hormonal pills. I've always wondered if those pills had anything to do with my neuropathy onset...

Jarrett i've always wondered the same, why in the world man has invented things such as computers, aircrafts, sophisticated weapons and so, and has not invented something completely effective for neuropathic pain?

Leslie, when you say you have a flare from Depo Provera, how long does it regularly last??

Monica - I have had PN since June 2008, so not very long. I have been taking the depro injections for about 1 1/2 years. The flare seems to last a couple of days. I am scheduled for another injection on Feb. 2nd and am trying to decide what to do. Also, I am trying to decide what to do and am monitoring what I eat/drink and what I do to see if it really is the depro or something else.