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I switched from trinessa to lo loestra & my shins hurt. not if i touch them but if i move them. could this be a blood clot from the birth control?
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Shin pain: Shin pain is not a typical side effect of birth control. It is also not normal complaint one thinks of with blood clots. Pain in the calf is a complaint concerning for blood clot. Schedule an exam to have your shins evaluated by your primary care doctor.
Answered 11/6/2017
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