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    Aug 9, 2012, 12:38 AM
    What is causing my leg pain?
    I am a 37 yr. old female who smokes and was on birth control pills. I've been on the pill for 7-8 months now. I started developing pain and muscle tightness in both my calves and stopped taking the pills thinking that was causing the problems. I have not injured my legs at all and am wondering what could be the cause of my leg pain.
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    Aug 9, 2012, 01:12 AM
    It is well documented how serious the risks are of smoking and taking BC pills. It isn't just heart attacks, but any vascular condition, including blood clots, which can appear anywhere but legs are common. Just knowing your blood pressure each day is important. High BP can make your legs hurt. PAD/PVD too. Didn't the doctor who prescribed the pills tell you the smoking risk?
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    Aug 9, 2012, 01:48 AM
    Actually, no they didn't tell me the smoking risk. Also, the pain and tightness are worse when I'm sitting still. If I'm moving around, it doesn't bother me.
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