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going off birth control.
About 2 and a half months ago I went off birth control. Since then I have begun retaining fluid in my limbs, my hands are constantly falling asleep and my blood pressure is way up. Could it be from going off birth control?
Thank you for tips. Seen doctor twice now, finally ordered full blood panel, which will check thyroid. A nerve conduction test will also be set up. Getting more numb in hands every day. Some fingers just don't even bother waking up at all now. It all seemed to hit so suddenly. I probably missed the little signs. Currently on blood pressure meds and have been for 5-6 years now. A water pill was added but not helping much with swelling. Hope to get blood results soon and nerve test set up as well.
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Hello,
The symptoms that you are having may not be related to stopping birth control pills. The feeling of limbs falling asleep can be due to parasthesia. Also fluid retention of limbs need to be evaluated. Parasthesia is due to dysfunctioning of neurons. It can be due to diabetes, hypothyroidism, peripheral vascular disease, vitamin B12 deficiency or malnutrition. Get your blood flow to extremities checked from a physician.
Edema can be caused by a serious condition of the kidney, heart, liver or blood vessels, but many other factors can contribute to its onset, including: Eating a poor diet high in salt and carbohydrates , Abusing laxatives,diuretics, drugs, sodium retention, varicose veins, allergic reactions and neuromuscular disorders. This also needs a detialed evaluation.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
The symptoms that you are having may not be related to stopping birth control pills. The feeling of limbs falling asleep can be due to parasthesia. Also fluid retention of limbs need to be evaluated. Parasthesia is due to dysfunctioning of neurons. It can be due to diabetes, hypothyroidism, peripheral vascular disease, vitamin B12 deficiency or malnutrition. Get your blood flow to extremities checked from a physician.
Edema can be caused by a serious condition of the kidney, heart, liver or blood vessels, but many other factors can contribute to its onset, including: Eating a poor diet high in salt and carbohydrates , Abusing laxatives,diuretics, drugs, sodium retention, varicose veins, allergic reactions and neuromuscular disorders. This also needs a detialed evaluation.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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