bc pills...**update**

i just started taking yasim - and i have been having pains in my legs - but i never associated it w/ the pill until today.

has anyone who takes BC pills had this problem? should i be worried?

i called my gyno and he said go to a general practicioner - i have an appointment for that monday.

help!!

seriously - my legs hurt so much right now that i have been putting off getting up and going to the bathroom cause i dont want to walk there....

***update***

thanks to everyone's advice i did go to the ER last night and get my legs checked out. they did an ultra sound on my legs and found no clots. they attributed it to an increase in estrogen - which can cause cramping. he simply advised i check again w/ my gyno and in the meantime take ibruprofen to help with the pain. so i am glad that it is over and everything will be ok.

thanks everyone for all the help yesterday - i got alot of questions answered by a lot of you and just knowing others experiences helped me determine how to handle mine.

thanks again

I just switched from seasonale to yasmin 4 days ago
I haven't noticed anything different - expect I think I lost weight

I never heard of leg pain as a side effect of BC pills- are you sure the 2 are related?

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Posted by Beth1210

I just switched from seasonale to yasmin 4 days ago
I haven't noticed anything different - expect I think I lost weight

I never heard of leg pain as a side effect of BC pills- are you sure the 2 are related?

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no i'm not - and my dr didnt sound too sure either - i think thats why he recommended that i go to a GP. i have no idea why - the pill is the only thing i can think if that i am doing differently.

its very strange - i was hoping someone else experienced this (well - not really cause it hurts bad) and would say its no big deal.

I've been on Yasmin for a year now and the only SE I had was that my chest got bigger And I wasn't a small girl to begin with!

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Posted by FallBride05

I've been on Yasmin for a year now and the only SE I had was that my chest got bigger And I wasn't a small girl to begin with!

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that happend the last time I was on Yasmin- I forgot about that- I hope it happens again- mine are shrinking-

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Posted by mtdr1106

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Posted by Beth1210

I just switched from seasonale to yasmin 4 days ago
I haven't noticed anything different - expect I think I lost weight

I never heard of leg pain as a side effect of BC pills- are you sure the 2 are related?

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no i'm not - and my dr didnt sound too sure either - i think thats why he recommended that i go to a GP. i have no idea why - the pill is the only thing i can think if that i am doing differently.

its very strange - i was hoping someone else experienced this (well - not really cause it hurts bad) and would say its no big deal.

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You can get blood clots in your body from BC pills. Go to the doctor!!!!

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Posted by MayBride06

You can get blood clots in your body from BC pills. Go to the doctor!!!!

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A friend of mine was on Yasmin and got blood clots because of it - so be careful. Go to the doctor ASAP.

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Posted by SuzBride

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Posted by MayBride06

You can get blood clots in your body from BC pills. Go to the doctor!!!!

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A friend of mine was on Yasmin and got blood clots because of it - so be careful. Go to the doctor ASAP.

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that could explain the pain- do you smoke? b/c there is a greater risk if you smoke

but don't you think the DR should have picked up on that???

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Posted by MayBride06

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Posted by mtdr1106

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Posted by Beth1210

I just switched from seasonale to yasmin 4 days ago
I haven't noticed anything different - expect I think I lost weight

I never heard of leg pain as a side effect of BC pills- are you sure the 2 are related?

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no i'm not - and my dr didnt sound too sure either - i think thats why he recommended that i go to a GP. i have no idea why - the pill is the only thing i can think if that i am doing differently.

its very strange - i was hoping someone else experienced this (well - not really cause it hurts bad) and would say its no big deal.

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You can get blood clots in your body from BC pills. Go to the doctor!!!!

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EXTREMELY common side effect with ALL BC pills whether you smoke or not. A family member almost died because of a BC caused blood clot. It's the reason why I'm not on BC any longer. Too risky.

With that said, I hope you're fine!!

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Posted by MayBride06

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Posted by mtdr1106

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Posted by Beth1210

I just switched from seasonale to yasmin 4 days ago
I haven't noticed anything different - expect I think I lost weight

I never heard of leg pain as a side effect of BC pills- are you sure the 2 are related?

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no i'm not - and my dr didnt sound too sure either - i think thats why he recommended that i go to a GP. i have no idea why - the pill is the only thing i can think if that i am doing differently.

its very strange - i was hoping someone else experienced this (well - not really cause it hurts bad) and would say its no big deal.

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You can get blood clots in your body from BC pills. Go to the doctor!!!!

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Yes, especially if you smoke!

well -help me out - would i be able to tell if its a blood clot??

does your leg swell or turn colors or something??

Symptoms occur in the affected leg when a clot obstructs blood flow and causes inflammation. Symptoms may include the following:

Swelling


Gradual onset of pain


Redness


Warm to touch


Worsening leg pain when bending the foot


Leg cramps, especially at night


Bluish or whitish discoloration of skin


Almost 30-50% of individuals have no complaints

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Posted by Beth1210

Symptoms occur in the affected leg when a clot obstructs blood flow and causes inflammation. Symptoms may include the following:

Swelling


Gradual onset of pain


Redness


Warm to touch


Worsening leg pain when bending the foot


Leg cramps, especially at night


Bluish or whitish discoloration of skin


Almost 30-50% of individuals have no complaints

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thank you - i think i am ok with a lot of these symptoms. but i am definitely getting it checked out.

and frig the bc pills - i dont think i am going to take them anymore - this is the 5th type of pill i have tried and i am assuming that my body just must be rejecting them.

ok - i am debating going to the ER since i cant get a dr's appointment earlier than monday - am i freaking for no reason?? should i just wait until monday??

i would hate to look like a fool @ the hospital. - but i will be going there tonight anyway to visit my FH's dad - should i go? or am i making a big deal out of something that isnt a big deal??

what would you do??

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Posted by Beth1210

I would call the Gyno back and ask them about blood clots and see what they say

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AHHHH....just got off the phone w/ my gyno and he said its a good idea to go to the ER....jeezalou...i hope its just some freak thing......not a clot.....

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Posted by Beth1210

I would call the Gyno back and ask them about blood clots and see what they say

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Just an FYI...blood clots are VERY common with the pill. It's not an 'unusual' side effect. I asked my gyno about them and he said 'yeah, it happens' and I said 'well, why don't they make a bigger deal about it? they advertise like the pill like it's super safe' and he said 'it's too big an industry & that'll never happen'.

Please be careful if on the pill!!

ETA: It's not just the pill, it's all hormone BC's.

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Posted by SomethingBlu

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Posted by Beth1210

I would call the Gyno back and ask them about blood clots and see what they say

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Just an FYI...blood clots are VERY common with the pill. It's not an 'unusual' side effect. I asked my gyno about them and he said 'yeah, it happens' and I said 'well, why don't they make a bigger deal about it? they advertise like the pill like it's super safe' and he said 'it's too big an industry & that'll never happen'.

Please be careful if on the pill!!

ETA: It's not just the pill, it's all hormone BC's.

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do you know how they diagnose it? and treat it?? what are they going to do to me?

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Posted by mtdr1106

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Posted by SomethingBlu

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Posted by Beth1210

I would call the Gyno back and ask them about blood clots and see what they say

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Just an FYI...blood clots are VERY common with the pill. It's not an 'unusual' side effect. I asked my gyno about them and he said 'yeah, it happens' and I said 'well, why don't they make a bigger deal about it? they advertise like the pill like it's super safe' and he said 'it's too big an industry & that'll never happen'.

Please be careful if on the pill!!

ETA: It's not just the pill, it's all hormone BC's.

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do you know how they diagnose it? and treat it?? what are they going to do to me?

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I don't. I know my DH's aunt was very ill and we were all scared (her clot was near her heart). I pray that it's nothing, a clot sounds innocent but it's not. Healthy vibes!!