Thursday, November 12, 2009

All the pretty colors

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

So there's an answer to "Why Me?" after all...

I've been on the same birth control for years now, with the exception of a few short stints and efforts at different brands. I realize this intro could mark the beginning of a very personal post, but allow me assure you, the fact that I'm on birth control is about as intimate as this post will get.

Yaz has caught a lot of media scrutiny regarding its marketing tactics, but it wasn't until recently that I learned Yaz is very closely affiliated with blood clots, heart attack, stroke, and GALLBLADDER DAMAGE RESULTING IN SURGICAL REMOVAL.

I, of course, learned of these symptoms on a commercial advertising a massive class action lawsuit. And me, being someone that would never pass up the opportunity to be a beneficiary of the legal system, dialed the 800 number.

There's really not much to tell at this point, other than the fact that I'm officially a qualified claimant. They said they are only in the preliminary stages and are still collecting claimants, so it may be years. But if I can get my hands on any money to make up the $2k in out-of-pocket medical expenses and the three weeks that I ended up having to take off work, it will be well worth the wait.