Dearest Day,

I know what you're going thru - it's like, after millenia of applied science, medical professionals still don't know how women's bodies work... I've been on the pill for 18 years now, luckily side-effect free. There are alternatives to it - maybe, if the pill is too hard on your digestive system, you could try the patch.

You might also want to see if there are any TCM (traditional Chinese medicine)or wholistic herbal doctors in your area - if you've got insurance, some might even be covered by it as GP's. TCM focuses more on the whole body, not just getting rid of symptoms. Sometimes, there are herbs that may provide you w/a hormonal balance that is gentler than the pill... but may provide more relief because you can tolerate it.