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What Causes Sharp Pain In Ribs While Treating Restless Leg Syndrome?
Question: I've had restless leg syndrome for a while now. A couple weeks ago I started on the birth control pill, Microgestin, and noticed my RLS symptoms seemed a bit more intense. One leg seems to ache a bit more at times--a very dull ache that feels better with massage/firm pressure. (Standing or sitting on it.) Normally I wouldn't give these a second thought--more annoying than painful, the ache is not new--but I'm just paranoid about blood clots, since I'm on these new meds. I don't fit any of the risk factors: I'm young, healthy weight, and don't smoke, but I'm also an obsessive-compulsive and don't need logic to worry! I would know if I had something as serious as a blood clot, right? It would be more severe than an annoying dull ache? (The other day I had a sharp pain under my rib cage, but it went away after 5 or 10 minutes & I chalked it up to anxiety.) I just want to be sure I'm not brushing off any early symptoms. Thank you!
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Hi, and thanks for your question.
You're correct in stating that birth control raises your risk of blood clots. However, the symptoms you describe are not consistent with a clot. You leg would be in more pain, it would actually get WORSE with pressure/massage, and it would be more swollen than the other leg. Don't worry! Everything is fine.
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Detailed Answer:
Hi, and thanks for your question.
You're correct in stating that birth control raises your risk of blood clots. However, the symptoms you describe are not consistent with a clot. You leg would be in more pain, it would actually get WORSE with pressure/massage, and it would be more swollen than the other leg. Don't worry! Everything is fine.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After asking a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: yyyyyyyyyyy.com/DyyyyyyyyyyAnswers
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