Question 1

is it normal to feel numbness in my legs during my period?

Accepted Answer

No: There is a variety of symptoms women experience related to periods. Numbness is not a usual symptom. It would be prudent to consult your doctor.

Question 2

i am experiencing  leg pain. higher up by my thighs, its been going on for over a year, gets worse during period, over exert myself, or eat salty fd ?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: I am unsure if your problem is hormonal and/or musculoskeletal.  Talk to your family doctor first to see if you may need a referral.

Question 3

normal for both legs to swell bigger during period? i'm not pms-ing, my menstruation has begun.  i have never noticed this symptom before. normal?

Accepted Answer

This can be from: cyclic hormone variation, could be normal, if continues, recurs, talk to your doctor.

Question 4

what would cause pain and numbness of the left arm and leg, swelling of the left ankle and  foot, during periods only?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: This is something you should take your physician. The swelling in one leg or an ankle may be related to the venous return from the lower extremity. The pain and numbness in one arm and leg could suggest a neurologic system. This is why you should take this to your physician.

Question 5

why is my leg painfully numb during my period?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Please give me more details of your age and menstrual pattern, specially presence of cramps. Some women may have heaviness and cramps in their legs during menstrual cycles. It i usually normal.

Question 6

numbness in right leg while standing/walking for a period time used to be numbness in the left leg now has moved to right what could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

Numbness : The numbness can really be many things. It can be related to circulation, vitamin deficiency or nutritional problems, nerve damage, or a pinched nerve. Would need to know additional history to provide a more precise answer for you. In all respects, you should discuss this with your physician.

Question 7

how is numbness in the right leg related to having your period?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: A possible explanation is that during menstruation inflammation is a common occurrence. If this inflammation occurs in facet joints in low back or sacro iliac joint on right side and the nerves passing close by may also become irritated, they could cause numbness usually along with radiating sciatic pain.

Question 8

i stopped primolut n on april 2 after 10 days of 3 tablets daily. now i still don't have my period (3 days after stopping) and i have numbness on my right leg. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

: "Primolut N" is a progestin, and taking it as described typically will initiate bleeding after "stopping for three days".  If no bleeding occurs in the next few days, it is appropriate to obtain a serum HCG test for pregnancy.  If negative, consult your gyn for an exam and other testing.

Question 9

extreme fatigue and extreme s.o.b. during period for the last 7 months. e.r. doctors say they can't find anything. gyn not concerned. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Doesn't sound nl: Get some blood tests, to include complete blood count, thyroid tests, iron level and possibly others.

Question 10

discomfort in bellybutton during period , why ?

Accepted Answer

May be normal: Mild pain is common but if this gets worse, please see a doctor.

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Numbness in legs during period

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Is it normal to feel numbness in my legs during my period?

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I am experiencing leg pain. higher up by my thighs, its been going on for over a year, gets worse during period, over exert myself, or eat salty fd ?

A member asked:

Normal for both legs to swell bigger during period? i'm not pms-ing, my menstruation has begun. i have never noticed this symptom before. normal?

A member asked:

What would cause pain and numbness of the left arm and leg, swelling of the left ankle and foot, during periods only?

A member asked:

Why is my leg painfully numb during my period?

A member asked:

Numbness in right leg while standing/walking for a period time used to be numbness in the left leg now has moved to right what could be causing this?

A member asked:

How is numbness in the right leg related to having your period?

A member asked:

I stopped primolut n on april 2 after 10 days of 3 tablets daily. now i still don't have my period (3 days after stopping) and i have numbness on my right leg. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

Extreme fatigue and extreme s.o.b. during period for the last 7 months. e.r. doctors say they can't find anything. gyn not concerned. what do i do?

A member asked:

Discomfort in bellybutton during period , why ?

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