Do Birth Control Pills Cause Ankle And Wrist Pain?
My daughter has been expieriencing ankle and wrist pain for about a week, gradually getting worse, with today barely being able to walk. Also there are shooting pains up her calf. She recently started taking birth control pills and was wondering if this could be the cause.
Hi. I've gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety.
Symptoms experienced may be due to the pills your daughter is on now. Birth control pills are advantageous with few side EFFECTS like Spotting inbetween periods, Breast tenderness, engorgement, weight gain, Stomach upset, Mood swings, migraine, fatigue & also weakening of immune system.
Usually, these side effects will settle down within few months of taking tablets. If still persists, consult your near by gynaecologist for help.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.
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Do Birth Control Pills Cause Ankle And Wrist Pain?
Hi. I ve gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety. Symptoms experienced may be due to the pills your daughter is on now. Birth control pills are advantageous with few side EFFECTS like Spotting inbetween periods, Breast tenderness, engorgement, weight gain, Stomach upset, Mood swings, migraine, fatigue & also weakening of immune system. Usually, these side effects will settle down within few months of taking tablets. If still persists, consult your near by gynaecologist for help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.