Thanks BigV!
I don't have the female athlete triad, I just thought some people here might be familiar with some of this stuff from familiarity with it.
I have elevated prolactin levels from taking an atypical antipsychotic (Invega 6 mg) (well, I just did the blood test today, but I start the bromocriptine tonight, as my doctors didn't feel the need to wait since we have confirmation that the prolactin levels are raised without blood tests - I'm sure you can imagine. It was scarring to realize my prolactin is elevated, let's just say that).
I think I'm heading towards amenorrhea as my last 2 periods have just spotted, which is very unusual for me. My doctor said that unless this stays long-term though, I don't need to worry about osteopenia/porosis, which is a relief as it runs in my family.
I've read bromocriptine can cause or worsen psychosis, and even though my psychotic symptoms are under control thanks to the Invega, that worries me a bit, though I'm sure the Invega will continue to control them. This can't be the first time my psychopharmacologist has recommended bromocriptine (gp prescribed) due to elevated prolactin though, and he's one of the best, I trust him.
I am a bit concerned about the dizziness/fainting/sudden falling asleep even if alert, though apparently the first few weeks should show if those are side effects I'll have.
I'm not supposed to exercise away from people or on trail for a few weeks at least, though in one of those coincidences my hip injury flared up again out of nowhere so I am stepping away from running for a bit and focusing on the bike, which is on the trainer this time of year anyhow. I may avoid the pool until I know about how I react however.
I don't have the female athlete triad, I just thought some people here might be familiar with some of this stuff from familiarity with it.
I have elevated prolactin levels from taking an atypical antipsychotic (Invega 6 mg) (well, I just did the blood test today, but I start the bromocriptine tonight, as my doctors didn't feel the need to wait since we have confirmation that the prolactin levels are raised without blood tests - I'm sure you can imagine. It was scarring to realize my prolactin is elevated, let's just say that).
I think I'm heading towards amenorrhea as my last 2 periods have just spotted, which is very unusual for me. My doctor said that unless this stays long-term though, I don't need to worry about osteopenia/porosis, which is a relief as it runs in my family.
I've read bromocriptine can cause or worsen psychosis, and even though my psychotic symptoms are under control thanks to the Invega, that worries me a bit, though I'm sure the Invega will continue to control them. This can't be the first time my psychopharmacologist has recommended bromocriptine (gp prescribed) due to elevated prolactin though, and he's one of the best, I trust him.
I am a bit concerned about the dizziness/fainting/sudden falling asleep even if alert, though apparently the first few weeks should show if those are side effects I'll have.
I'm not supposed to exercise away from people or on trail for a few weeks at least, though in one of those coincidences my hip injury flared up again out of nowhere so I am stepping away from running for a bit and focusing on the bike, which is on the trainer this time of year anyhow. I may avoid the pool until I know about how I react however.