Yasmin and facial numbness

Ladies:

I needed to post this warning right away:

I visited my gyno today (was able to get in for an ASAP visit), and she told me to get off of Yasmin IMMEDIATELY when I told her that I have had facial numbness etc.. She was very concerned, and here is why:

I have been experiencing migraine headaches with what are called "auras". I know it sounds weird, but you can look up "migraine auras" and you will find plenty of information.

I know that many of us have had these symptoms and not known what they were- numbness and tingling, visual disturbances, strange smells etc. This is what those symptoms are- migraine auras.

****According to my gyno, if you have auras you need to stop taking Yasmin or any other birth control right away.****

Getting these symptoms and continuing to take the pill, according to my gyno is (and I quote) "ASKING FOR A STROKE". They are warning signs that our bodies send out and it is extremely dangerous to keep taking ANY hormonal birth control, ESPECIALLY the combination pill.

If you had any further doubts, stop now. Please. I am not trying to scare anyone, I am just concerned and wanted to warn those who are experiencing these side effects.

Best of luck to all of you and hugs.

M.

hi all,just a quick update. i have been off yasmin for 5 weeks now and just had my 1st normal period..... woo hooo! i am feeling sooo much better now i am off that stuff. my anxiety levels have dropped to virtually nil,panic attacks are getting better,i haven't had a headache for about 3 weeks,my facial numbness is getting better and less frequent, my bowels are getting back to normal and i just feel happier in myself and more able to cope with whatever may come along. i jst wanted to post this to give hope to all of you that are suffering...it just keeps getting better and better,it may take a week or it may take a year but just knowing that it will get better will keep you going.

abs528,
how are you doing,you have not posted for a while? you must be nearly a month free of yasmin now,is the anxiety easing? i really hope that you are doing better.

Lisa Here,

i have been expereincing facial numbness this month is that normal??/ I did have it on the yasmin but 4 month post thought it was gone and its returned during the week leading up to my period.

any help would be great
Lisa