WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2003: Re: birth control side effects

Re: birth control side effects

From: kate (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 24 Feb 2003 18:35:30 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 20 Feb 2003, Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. wrote: >
>At Thu, 20 Feb 2003, kate wrote:
>>
>>I have discoloration on my leg that covers a lot of my thigh.
>>It is spreading slowly (over the course of years). It's now on
>>most of my right thigh. It seems blood related, as it changes
>>when I press on it or rub it. I've been on birth control for 10
>>years, roughly. Could this be a side effect of the pill?
>
>I think you should see a Dr.
>

I have seen doctors ... to no avail! They either have no answer or they give me some ridiculous explanation (one doc told me that my rollerblading had made my thigh muscle so big that it was pressing the veins up against the skin!!) One dermatologist took a biopsy, but it was inconclusive. The vascular surgery doctors won't see me unless I have a referal, but since GPs don't know what it is, they won't refer me. I'm stuck and need answers. I was hoping it might sound familiar to someone. Anyone. Thanks, Kate

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>Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
>Director Obgyn.net Latina
>Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández
>Buenos Aires
>Argentina
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> relationship. This information is not intended to supplant
> the need for you to consult with your physician prior to
> choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
>
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