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Ever since I started taking birth control years ago, I have experienced swelling in my ankles and calfs. When I report this to my doctor(s) they just say that there are many different brands I can try so they'll keep changing my prescription until I find one that doesn't make me swell. I actually quit taking the pill once before due to the swelling (and I wasn't in a relationship at the time). Now I have decided to quit taking it again (not currently in a relationship).
I'm so frustrated because being on the Pill makes life so much easier...no cramps or anything. But my legs just swell like CRAZY. I wish I had before & after pics for you all to see. It is some incredible swelling. It is most noticeable in my ankles but my calfs also swell and I've noticed this because my jeans actually fit differently when I am swollen.
If anyone else has had this problem or knows anything about why this happens, please fill me in. My doctors have said it's just water weight gain. I don't think that quite explains my HUGE swollen ankles. There has to be something else happening. It does stop when I am off of the Pill. Only then I go back to having PMS cramps.
I'm so frustrated because being on the Pill makes life so much easier...no cramps or anything. But my legs just swell like CRAZY. I wish I had before & after pics for you all to see. It is some incredible swelling. It is most noticeable in my ankles but my calfs also swell and I've noticed this because my jeans actually fit differently when I am swollen.
If anyone else has had this problem or knows anything about why this happens, please fill me in. My doctors have said it's just water weight gain. I don't think that quite explains my HUGE swollen ankles. There has to be something else happening. It does stop when I am off of the Pill. Only then I go back to having PMS cramps.