Accutane End of Month 1

My names Jenna and I just finished my first month (yay) of my Accutane journey. I am keeping a video blog of my progress, side effects, feelings, etc. Most of all I am looking for people who are currently on their Accutane journey as well to talk to and compare notes as well as exchange tips and tricks. I would really love for you to leave me a comment, message, or subscribe! Good Luck if your on an Accutane journey as well!

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[jennbunn1]

@caclpony Im glad to hear that your journey is going well, I am about 7 weeks into treatment and I am still breaking out pretty bad. I am looking forward to my skin clearing up, I dont think I'll mind the red marks if my skin is clear =)

[cacipony]

hey jenna. was wondering, are we allowed to take contraceptive pills in conjuction with accutane? Btw, your skin looks great! Ive been on accutane for almost 3 months and evythgs looking good. Left with red scarring!

[jennbunn1]

@cacipony This is what my doctor and I discussed... yes you can take contraceptive pills (the pill) when you are on Accutane. You need to use two forms of contraception (unless you pledge abstinence) and for many females (me included) use contraceptive pills as their primary form of contraception and a condom as a secondary form of contraception. Cont reply part 2!

[jennbunn1]

@cacipony CONT: However since I am not a dr here is directions to the actual iPledge brochure! (Page 4 begins with the birth control info) visit the iPledge Program website and the go to the documents and view the intro brochure (it wont let me post a link in the post but I will add it to this video's description area!

[gandy2392]

i think fish oil can help your trigycerides too. search "fish oil triglycerides" on google and see the scientific studies and medical websites. all the best!

[jennbunn1]

@gandy2392 i still havent gotten to the gnc to get the fish oil, I havent been able to sit down and call my dermatologist yet to get the ok to start it but ill let you know if it helps!

[clubmastah]

you don't have acnes!!

[jennbunn1]

@smilleracne Im so glad to hear you side effects are becoming more manageable / going away! I can only imaging the soreness and how troublesome that must be. Ive had a few tension problems in my neck and back but a quick 15 mins with the heating pad seems to do the trick for me!

Glad to hear your seeing improvement even if its not as fast as we would like, just think of it was a count down to an end goal rather then a waiting game. it helps me looking at it that way

[smilleracne]

good to hear about your side effects to, my back pain has gone and the dryness is manageable...I'm almost week 10 and still breaking out but not to bad or not to much, just alot of Marks can't wait to see a biggerr jump in results..

Goodluck and stay positive =]