 [ Symptoms ] why am i experiencing so many side effects while taking the depo provera shot and should i stop taking it  i have severe cramping black colored diarrhea low libido decreased appetite fatigue mood swings blood tinged discharge lower back pain trouble staying asleep and worsening acne my pcp says it is side effects of the shot i will not be back to see my gyn until my next shot is due i just had my first injection right at 5 weeks ago i do not want to take it anymore should i stop and what are the risks i am taking by stopping put on it because they though i had pcos but i do not i am 23 [ Disease ] if you have gained full range of motion and muscle power with physiotherapy and you are back to playing sports and feeling some pain while playing you can wear a normal elbow support to prevent sudden rotations and overloads that may cause strain or tendinitis do not forget that always treating the cause  muscle weakness  is the first line of treatment … thanks