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Re: [Birth Control] Tingling lower legs after getting off the pill...
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Nov 2001 11:39:09 -0600 (CST)
>From my personal experience, both when I first start a pill and when I
discontinue it, there is a period of hormonal adjustment where I tend to
feel bloated, I put on about 3 pounds of weight (which I assume is water
retention), and I get tingling/loss of sensation in my fingers and toes.
I think when you retain water, tissues swell up and can put pressure on
nerves, causing the tingling feeling. My symptoms usually go away after
a few days to a week. When I'm not on the pill, I get these symptoms
before ovulation and before my period, sometimes. I would say give it a
week or two, then definitely consult your doctor.
At Fri, 30 Nov 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>At Fri, 30 Nov 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>>At Tue, 30 Oct 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>>>I have been on Orth Cept for 6 years. I recently went off the pill (one
>>>month ago), and ever since, I have tingling/numb sensations in my lower
>>>legs. I did not notice this sensation at any time while on the pill. A
>>>week after going off the pill, I started having the tingling / numbness.
>>>Could this be a symptom of going off the pill or relating to some other
>>>neurological issue?
>>>
>>>Thanks!
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>>I am experiencing the same tingling/numb sensations in my lower right
>>leg. I have been on the pill for 7 years and recently went off. I can
>>not confirm whether these feelings are related to getting off the pill
>>or whether the are neurologically related. Have you learned anything
>>more about it since you posted?
>>
>>--
>>Lilandra
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>--
>I haven't heard a word.. My guess is that it must be neurological.
>The tingling did finally go away but comes back occasionally. If I start
>to feel pain or lose feeling in my legs, I will go see a neurologist I guess.
>
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