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Rough day..

Miki26
Miki26

I've been tired and slow getting started today, and I'm running behind on everything it seems. I'm already stressed about that, but now I have weird stuff going on addition to the stress. I was running on the treadmill and feeling fine, and my left leg went numb from the knee down a couple times. Feeling returned fairly quickly and nothing hurt at the time, although now my lower back is hurting. Then just a few minutes ago I realized I was bleeding, and my period isn't due for over a week. I only missed one birth control pill which shouldn't cause this...I'm so frustrated by everything right now and I don't know if it's even worth calling my doctor tomorrow, although I know this is not dermatitis. I'm due for a gyno appointment but not a pap so I was going to skip it due to the anxiety it causes, but looks like I might have to get checked out. I swear, something's going on with my body, and it's definitely not caused by dermatitis. I honestly just want to break down. And I need to drop something off at my parents house and I hate going there in this kind of mood..

Fantod
Fantod
Miki - That numb leg is probably indicative of a back problem. It's apparent from past and your most recent visit that your doctor has an agenda that isn't benefical to your needs. Go and see your GYN and tell them what's going on. You can refuse a pap - no one can make you do it if you aren't up to it. With any luck, maybe your GYN can get you in with someone quickly as a professional courtesy. You've suffered long enough with all of these symptoms.

I hope that you were able to get in and out of your parents house quickly and with no drama from them. Sending you lots of support.
Miki26
Miki26
Thanks Fantod. I know numbness in my leg indicates a problem affecting the nerves, which is not likely to be muscular. I am going to call the gyno tomorrow morning and if they want me to come in I'll tell them all the other weird symptoms I'm having. I also have a recheck with my PCP next Thursday so I can bring it up then and hopefully they'll care more about that than my fertility that I don't care about..
beclinkay
beclinkay
I sure hope you feel better soon, Miki. Keep delving into things until you get answers.
Wonderbaby
Wonderbaby
Hey Miki,

I'm so sorry to hear it's all mounting up right now.

I agree, I think the numbness is nerve/back related. And while I'm glad to hear it remedied itself quickly, it's still unsettling as I know how much running helps you.

As for the period, do you think it was spotting? Or an actual cycle? I'm sure you know more by now.
Being a girl who never is regular due to my PCOS, I've heard all of the explanations of what is normal to causing an alarm. I would be more concerned over spotting vs an off cycle. As so many factors can throw off our cycles even for the most regular women. Stress, sleep, hormones, exercise, and etc. Heck, even just a boost of estrogen from something like Soy products can do it.

Anyways, I'd maybe wait and see if other symptoms arise. And just keep track of it all.

Sorry it surprised you.
Miki26
Miki26
Wonder, I'm on birth control so it's not just an irregular cycle, but it was more than spotting. Waiting for a call back from the gynecologist. I've had a little spotting if I miss a couple doses but nothing like this
PainedOne
PainedOne
Miki, hoping you are feeling better today. Good luck on getting your GYN appointment!
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