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Got Implanon Removed. Bad Leg Pains, Swollen, Purplish Knees. Suggestions?
I am having really bad leg pains, my knees get swollen, i had a contraceptive called implanon for 3 years and then again for almost a year but the second time i got it, i noticed the pains , depression and head ached..i had it removed about a week ago and the leg pains still continue, i see my knees get purple and swollen and my doctor just wants to put me on medication without even looking deeper into the problem :( please help
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Dr. Sowmya Sudha,
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hi ,
thanks for using health care magic.
your swollen and purple knees are due to the implanons side effect which is harmless.
as your doctor knows the cause she would have not seen deeply.
if you continue to have the pains even after the use of medications that are given by your doctor,go for an expert advise.
thanks for using health care magic.
your swollen and purple knees are due to the implanons side effect which is harmless.
as your doctor knows the cause she would have not seen deeply.
if you continue to have the pains even after the use of medications that are given by your doctor,go for an expert advise.
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