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A member asked:

Started taking birth control and a week in my limbs started going numb/pins & needles. stopped taking the pill, but its still happening. what is this?

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Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Hmmm: Since your symptoms are not localized it is difficult to say without an exam. See your doctor immediately.

Dr Higginbotham and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/20/2018

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