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What Causes Weakness In Limbs And Allergy To Sanitary Pads?

Hi, I am beginning to believe that I am allergic to sanitary pads and panty shields. I noticed that sometimes I would begin to feel weak in my limbs and out of sorts and as these feelings escalate I would become irritable. The first time I didn t know what to thing so I began a process of illumination and found relief immediately after removing the shield and taking a shower. Three times now since then when I become aware that I am feel weird, I remove which ever I am wearing and sure enough I begin to feel better. I also noticed that the negative reaction time is noticeably shorter when wearing shields. Can you tell me if this is normal?
Mon, 15 Jul 2019
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,

Scientifically & logically weakness after wearing pant shield or sanitary towel cannot be labelled under allergic reaction (it can be itching, hives, sneezing, breathlessness).

The only possible cause except for physical & psychological disturbance & probably will be a fitting shield or sanitary towels ... pressing on nerves in the groin/femoral triangle to cause the weakness. You can change the size of the wears /use tampoon instead of the pad to avoid such pressure on nerves.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Weakness In Limbs And Allergy To Sanitary Pads?

Hi, Scientifically & logically weakness after wearing pant shield or sanitary towel cannot be labelled under allergic reaction (it can be itching, hives, sneezing, breathlessness). The only possible cause except for physical & psychological disturbance & probably will be a fitting shield or sanitary towels ... pressing on nerves in the groin/femoral triangle to cause the weakness. You can change the size of the wears /use tampoon instead of the pad to avoid such pressure on nerves. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician