WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2000: Re: BC Pill and Muscle pains & Aches???

Re: BC Pill and Muscle pains & Aches???

From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 31 Mar 2000 17:51:01 -0600 (CST)

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In reply to: Micha: "BC Pill and Muscle pains & Aches???"

Leg cramps and aches are known side effects of the pill. The low doses of hormones these days make blood clots unlikely, but they may rarely occur. If blood clots do form, there are usually specific signs of the clot that would be different than the leg cramps. If you have had a previous problem with blood clots, there is an increased risk for clot formation. Lastly, if there is a concern for clotting, certain blood tests can be performed to assess an increased risk.

At Fri, 31 Mar 2000, Micha wrote: >
>Everytime(3X) I've tried to go on the pill (low dose estrogen), I start
>to get pains in my legs and back. Fearing blood clots each doctor has
>always taken me off of it and sent me for tests to see if I have any
>clots. The results are always negative and I have no blood clots.
>I really need to give the pill a try for pcos and pelvic pain, but I'm
>afraid to start all this trouble again.
>
>My question; Is it normal to get body pains and aches while you are
>adjusting to the pill. How do you know if the pains are just a normal
>period of hormonal adjustment. They've usually taken me off of it
>within 6 weeks and I've never been able to find out if I can adjust to
>it.
>
>Do you have any ideas or suggestions. thanks.

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