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What Causes Pain In Heels And Knees While Having Nova T?
Hi, I have just inserted Nova t and started to have very bad pain in my heels and knees. I also continue gaining some weight and feel exhausted all the time. I am breastfeeding and do not remember having similar symptoms earlier. Could it be the side effects from IUD? I have family history of blood cancers. I that safe for me to have copper IUD? Elena G
Wed, 23 Sep 2020
Hello,
Pain in heels and knees does not co relate with the side effect profile of Nova T in usual cases. As there is associated weight gain, exhaustion, possible issue of:
- Low hemoglobin
- Thyroid disturbances
- Metabolic profile alteration
These must be evaluated before approaching for further evaluation in details as the above ones are common causes of the mentioned symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
Pain in heels and knees does not co relate with the side effect profile of Nova T in usual cases. As there is associated weight gain, exhaustion, possible issue of:
- Low hemoglobin
- Thyroid disturbances
- Metabolic profile alteration
These must be evaluated before approaching for further evaluation in details as the above ones are common causes of the mentioned symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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