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Hello. i started taking lo loestrin for birth control 6 days ago. i woke up feeling very numb in my arm and leg. my doctor is not available now.
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See a doctor: It is not likely that there is a serious complication with lo dose oral contraceptive pills. Usually symptoms of blood clots present with pain, swelling, difficulty breathing. See your doctor nonetheless.
Answered 5/17/2013
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Stop OC's, Go to ER: Don't wait for potentially serious symptoms like sudden numbness to see a doctor.
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