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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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Dr. Mazin Abdullah answered

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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Dr. John Sand answered

Stop OC's, Go to ER: Don't wait for potentially serious symptoms like sudden numbness to see a doctor.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 8/17/2018

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A member asked:

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.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mazin Abdullah answered

Dr. John Sand answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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