Mirena IUD side effects??? Or am I crazy?
I guess its not like it really matters anymore. But I had my IUD removed this morning because of the God awful side effects I was having from it. PMS all the time, bad acne on my face and back, and worst of all I gained 20 lbs!! I only had it for one year, and I know the IUD was the culprit. None of it started till a few months after I got it. I was just wondering if there was anybody else who was or is going through the same thing as me....Hopefully now I can return to my normal self 
posted December 5, 2007 - 6:09pm
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I just got Implanon birthcontol Monday. (it is the one you place underneed the skin in your upper arm) My OB said she recommends this one above the IUD because it is not in an organ and she has had less complaints about it. I asked about PMS also, she said has had only one person complain to her about worse bleeding and other side effects. She told me that more than likely my period will be very short with Implanon, like most of the other women said. She also said that during the first few months I may have bleeding out of the blue but it should not be bad and after the first few months I shouldnt have any problems. You should talk to your OB about this, like I said, I just got it Monday but my cousin has it and she loves it. Hope I helped!
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PermalinkI am THRILLED to know I am not crazy, alone, or dreaming this stuff up! My husband and I have been on the verge of insanity dealing with my "change" since I had our daughter. First, let me tell you---I am a mother of two children (a boy who is 4 and a girl who is 22 months). After our son was born, I was on the NuvaRing, which I know is contraversial right now, but I loved it. I had no real side effects. I am a thin woman, but I gained 80- yes 80- pounds with my son. Afterwards, it literally "fell off" without me doing a lot of hard work or diet changes. Then, when my daughter was born last October, I had gained 50 pounds (which I thought was really good considering my 80 pound weight gain before). She was in the NICU for a month, so that helped with the weight loss- but when we stepped out of the NICU, I only had about 15 pounds to lose to get back to normal. Within the next month (I was on NO birth control) I had lost it all. I got my Mirena put in when she was two months old. About six months later, I experienced these weird dizzy-like flashes throughout my body. I don't know how to describe it- but I would be walking and have to stop, brace myself against the wall, and wait a few seconds until it passed. I didn't think anything of it, but after the "wave" of dizziness went through me, my heart would pound readily for a few minutes, and then I was back to normal. This occurred about 3-4 times daily for about three months. I went to my family doc who said that the Mirena would've caused problems "a long time before this" if it was indeed the culprit. (I had the IUD in for about 9 months at this point.) He blamed it on Migranes (which I had never experienced before in my life) and sent me home with the strongest Migrane medicine they had. It didn't work. Then, the REAL Migranes came about three months after that (12 months into the IUD)- and let me tell you what- I was dry heaving over the toilet and everything. Those lasted about three months---then one day, I was visiting my friend who had a scale. She had recently had a baby and was worried about her weight. I told her I had lost all of my baby weight shortly after Ella came out of the NICU. I stepped on the scale to show her and SURPRISE
.....I had gained every pound of that weight back! I was now the size I had been when I brought my baby home. I was tired, irritated, moody, and had daily headaches. Since March of this year, I decided I would dedicate myself to losing the weight by summer. I ran three miles a day, dieted (for the first time EVER), cut out all soda and carbs, etc. and guess what? I started fluctuating, which is where I am now. One day, I will wake up at 145, the next at 133, the next at 140, and so on. In two weeks of running and hard cardio workouts, I had GAINED 7 pounds! The next week, I loafed (probably as a result of my failing attempts to lose the weight) and lost 6. I have also tried cleansing, yoga, and meditation. It is erily familiar to everyone elses last-ditch attempts to figure things out. You truly do feel as though you're going nuts. This is a physical and emotional roller-coaster! My husband says I am more stressed out now than what I was when our daughter was fighting for her life in ICU. I am calling my Dr. first thing in the morning to set my apointment. I was hesitant to blame it on the birth control until I read all of the other testimonials. THANKS SO MUCH! I am not knocking the Mirena IUD, because I am sure it works well for some women. I, personally, like the NuvaRing (and NO I do not work for them- could I make this stuff up?!) but there are many women who have lawsuits out against the NuvaRing and HATE it. I think it is a matter of finding a birth control that your body accepts and adapts to. I chose the IUD because it is cheap and convenient- but it's not worth this. Thanks for sharing your stories---you may have saved my sanity and my marriage 
!!!
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PermalinkThe Killer IUD Mirena
My big mistake experimenting with the Killer IUD Mirena My first week using it a big pain. 07/22/08The second week my period arrived but just brown spotting and I began feeling kind of sad and depressed for no reason at all... the pain subsided, but my mood had changed dramatically. The third week during a weekend that my son had a little altercation (a fight) I began feeling nervous and jittery and and a feeling of deep emptiness in my chest. The following day the sadness was worse and every moment thereafter it intensified, I had this horrible feeling of anxiety and panic and all types of negative thought that came to my mind and just would not stop. I had this overwhelming feeling, everything made me nervous, sad, fearful and lonely. I felt completely unhappy and cried for no reason at all, spontaneously. I felt as if though my life had no meaning, no significance at all; completed depressed! My mother was very worried about me; I explained to her everything including that I started using IUD Mirena. She suggested we go to church. Every night, every instant I would pray and ask God to cure me, I did not understand why I was feeling this way; I was so scared because I thought I was losing my mind, because I did not have any problems at all to validate these feeling in my mind, in my heart. I could not sleep, therefore the the nights felt long in fact, I had no sleep at all! My mother continued to pray for me and asked God to provide her with a solution that would help me in the process. She awoke one morning and asked my sister to investigate on the computer the side effects of the IUD that I had used and to my surprise it outlined exactly was I was experiencing! Moments after I went to the see the doctor to have it removed they questioned me as to why I decided to have the IUD removed, when I explained my reasons and the emotional and physical reaction I had been experiencing, they mentioned that some people react differently due to different hormonal levels and that each case is individual. They had also examined my blood pressure, which was high and that has never happened in my life. The same day when they removed that "Killer" The IUD Mirena on 08/18/08, I instantly began to feel different; that night was the first night that I could sleep peacefully. Today, two days have passed I am still feeling a bit nervous, with every passing day, thank God, and the emotional and loving support of my family, I am feeling better and better. Are you are trying to use the Killer IUD Mirena? PLEASE, I urge you, DON'T!!!!!
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Permalinkalison21 wrote 4 min 13 sec ago
OK ladies, I'm not a blogger, never have before but I just had to share my story with everyone...I am the mother of 7 year old twin boys, I had the Mirena put in June of 2004. At first I loved it!! I cannot take the pill because of the hormones, every one I have ever been on, including Micronor (the mini pill) have made me fat and irritable to say the least. My doctor suggested Mirena saying the hormones would not go into my bloodstream and it has almost no side effects. I have never had a weight problem, I'm 5'7" and my normal weight is 125-135. I'm currently 160. I do not have a problem with food, I have very good, healthy eating habits and I exercise regularly. I have not been able to lose a pound no matter what I do, I've had 2 pelvic ultrasounds due to extreme bloating that will not go away. Here's a quick rundown of all my symptoms:
weight gain
inability to lose weight
feeling like there's something in my throat
bloated after eating
constant water retention
moody/short tempered
tired
not sleeping well, if at all
extreme muscle soreness in my upper back, I feel like I was in a car accident for about 2 years!
breakouts on my face, I actually had to buy zit cream, I haven't had breakouts since I was 13
memory loss
I've always been hypoglycemic, but I feel like it's getting worse every day
I went to a new doctor last week, she said progesterone=pre-gestation. My body is holding onto water and fat for the baby ( that isn't there). I was about to hire a personal trainer until I found this blog, thank you!! I'm not crazy! I NEVER would have attributed all these symptoms to the IUD. My doctor said GET IT OUT NOW so I'm going to keep updating this for all you ladies that think you might want it, or want to get it out. Mine is coming out Sept 2, 2008.
Also, I just found a website that said do not have sex less than 1 week before having it removed, as sperm can live for 5 days, so when it's removed and if you're ovulating you can become pregnant. Glad I saw that!
I will keep everyone posted as to my progress weekly
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PermalinkHi
I read your blog. Please keep me updated. I had mirena inserted in June. I have gained 10 pounds and my face looks like a giant zit. I feel pregnant. I am always spotting or leaking. My antidepressants no longer work. I go for weeks hating everybody and everything.
I want this mess out of me asap.
Nicole
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PermalinkI was seaching for birth control methods and decided not to choose Mirena after reading this thread. Anyway, concerning your symptoms, it sounds like you could possibly have fibromyalgia. I have it and was diagnosed by a rheumatologist 2 years ago. I recently found a new term called secondary fibromyalgia which results from a first illness or disease like hypoglycemia. However, I cannot find anyone willing to diagnose me with that. What type of specialist did you talk to in order to be diagnosed with hypoglycemia?
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Permalinkhi i read you post about the iud and i was wondering if you feel better not having it. i have mine and it is driving me nuts. im getting mine out tomorrow and im so excited! i have headaches all the time. i am so moody its not even funny! always light headed. and the list goes on. how long did it take you to see a change in your behavor?
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PermalinkI feel a LOT better since having it removed. It's been out 10 weeks today, it definately is taking some time. At first I was pretty bitchy with all my hormones going crazy,that has leveled out. I was spotting off and on, I got a real period on Oct 14, then another one on Nov 6. Since the 2nd one, I'm not as bloated, my back pain has improved by about 80%, and my hypoglycemia has improved about 80% as well. My symptoms would come and go, but now I'm starting to feel like i've turned the corner. And I took my measurements this morning, and all is looking smaller!! Just be patient, my Dr. said about a month for the hormones to be out, but I think it's more like 3 or more... I had mine in for over 4 years. Good luck!
Alison
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Permalinki have had mireana for a year now and ive had nothing but problems with it i had my son 1 year ago when i got the iud i bled for three months i have been having a wieght problems tonight i might be 227 and tomrrow 234 my normal wieght before pregnancy was 180 and i was almost down to that before i got the iud the iud also causes me to get these severe pains down in my vaginal region and ever since i got the iud i have also had face and back acne its not bad but it still bgs me i never had an of thesse symptoms before i got the iud
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PermalinkI got my IUD in the end of june08 and i have not stop bleeding since then i was told this would be good because i was bad with taking pills and I was going to have some surgery so i said ok and that was my worst mistake ever i have pain while having sex ... sharp pain in my lower right side i ended up getting pregnant and having a miscarrage ,,, I was still told to keep using it but now i'm getting it taking out on nov 6,08 i started to get more pains and i'm having heavy bleeding where i'm going through 9-10 pads a day ...and feeling sick a lot... i wish i knew about all this before i got it in ...but i'm glad soon i will be done with all of these problems ....
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PermalinkI am so glad to hear someone else say that about the IUD. I thought I was going crazy too. I have mine in for aproximately a year and a half. It was fine at first, but now I am and have been extremely exhausted and moody. My breast hurt all the time and I have gained wieght. I am definately considering removing it now!!!!! Thanks for sharing, it definately makes me feel better.
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Permalinki've had the mirena for over 3 years. I just read all the Mirena IUD comments and i have to say that i have had the OPPOSITE experience to what most people described.... Mirena totally saved my life... i was debilitated with cramps, throwing up, diarhea, miserable mood swings, the whole awful menstrual hell .... Mirena has totally lightened my periods, improved my mood, i've LOST weight, and overall have my life back. I was someone who could never take the pill because it made me insane with depression and moodiness... Mirena has done none of that in fact i feel more balanced as a result of not having to deal with crazy periods every month. I have lots of friends who LOVE the Mirena too... i just can't say enough good things. (and no, i don't work for them!
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PermalinkI've been talking to my boyfriend about all of these women on mirena. we think that the birth control acts differently with different people. I'm on the Depo shot. before the Depo shot, i use to be very sick for 5 days straight missing out on school. massive cramping and always tired from the pain. my height is at 5'4" and my weight WAS at 89lbs. i now i weigh 128lbs and feel great!...look great. (people use to come up to me and ask if was anorexic.) but now, i have a very very light period every 3 months. i hate needles but the result is totally worth it. the only thing i need to be careful with is my calcium. for my body type i need to take about 2 glasses of milk a day or add a calcium pill with my vitamins. I've been on the Depo Shot for 2 years now. but i don't think it's for everyone. be sure to ask your doctor if it's right for you before jumping into something that sounds easier.
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PermalinkIm so thrilled that I have finally solved the mystery of my extreme exhaustion, mood swings, and muscle aches. I really did not believe that it was Mirena because it had been implanted a year before the side effects took over my life. I am usually a very calm level headed person but not so the last six months. I hit the pillow at night and am almost immediately in a deep coma-like sleep for 9 or 10 hrs or whenever the alarm goes off-whichever comes first. I wake up exhausted every day, whether I sleep 6 hrs or 12. When I wake up I feel like I've been hit by a truck-my muscles ache and me eyes are red and swollen. My back hurts constantly and I have no energy to do the things I normally do. I have become moody and have recently made enemies at work even though I used to get along with everyone. I have become short tempered with my children, especially when I am tired (which is always). I have made an appointment to get this thing taken out and I hope that my life can get back to normal. I think that doctors should be better educated about these things.
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PermalinkAlso, I forgot to mention the anxiety attacks that started about 4 months ago...
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PermalinkI feel exactly the same way. Every morning its the same and getting worse. I feel like I have been hit by a truck!! I was recntly wondering if I had chromic fatigue syndrome.. I am 28 yrs old and should not be feeling this way. I know now that the iud is causing it. I plan to get it out this week. I have actually been referred to the pain clinic for the chronic back pain that I have been experiencing over the past year. Thay have been treating me with narcotics and maybe it is all related to this posion. I am very curious about the "mirena crash" do you know anything about it and what do you plan to use for birth control now???
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PermalinkHi, I know nothing about the crash, but it comes out tomorrow. I will keep you posted. My husband is going to get snipped, we both agree that I cannot be on any kind of hormonal birth control. I've had major problems with every one I've ever been on for the last 18 years. These just came on so slowly over such a long period of time, that I didn't put them all together until I read this blog, and researched it a little more. I'm really looking forward to sleeping, and not having my back hurt! It will be nice to be able to move my neck again!
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PermalinkIt's out!! Woo hoo!! Didn't hurt at all, doc said maybe up to 1 month before all hormones are out of my system. 163 lbs at doc appt, hopefully I'll be able to start to go back to my normal 130ish.
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PermalinkHi. I am very interested to see how having it removed has worked out for you. I got mine almost a year ago, in Oct., after my 2nd baby was born. Im 26 and have never had ANY health problems. About 3 months after I got the Mirena IUD, I began noticing that I was losing ALOT of hair. I have always had really thick long hair. I went to my dr. and she attributed it to post-pregnancy. About a month later my husband began to realize, as did I, that I was really irritable and hard to get along with. I went back to my OBGYN nad she put me on Zoloft. It made me feel so horrible I stopped taking it. I began having awful anxiety and irrational fears of something happening to myself, my husband or one of our kids. They have only gotten worse as the months have progressed. My lower and upper back hurts ALL the time. I can't lose weight no matter what I do. I have always been an averaged sized girl. Im 5'6 and ive always weighed between 140-150 lbs. I now weigh 200 lbs. I did gain a bit during my pregancies, but I have excersised and been eating right for the entire last year since I had my son with no results. I cant sleep at all. I wake up about an hour after I fall asleep and am racked with worry about really irrational fears. I convince myself on a daily basis that I have one form or another of cancer or some other terminal illness. The worst part is that I KNOW its crazy and I also know that I AM NOT crazy. I have always been a very laid back person. My mother would tell you I it was almost a fault. Im very level headed and really upbeat. At least I was before I had this foreign object in me. Over half of my thick hair has fallen out. Its so thin I have to wear it all up all the time. I tried NIOXIN thin hair treatment, but it did nothing. I have been tested for thyroidism and low iron. Both came back normal. I DREAD taking a shower everyday because I know how much of my hair is going to end up in the drain. Its everywhere around the house as well. In the laundry and ALL over the floor. My family dr. has put me on Lexapro and Pristiq, both made me feel HORRIBLE and I stopped taking them. I honestly dont think this problem is in my brain. Im emotional, hormonal, irrational, moody and hard to get along with. Its the worst feeling I have ever had. Having 20 more children would be better than this.
SOOOO, I called a new OBGYN and made an appt. to have it taken out. My consultation is Friday. I hope Im doing the right thing.
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PermalinkHi, mine has been out exactly 2 weeks today, and I'm already feeling better. As you can read, I had a lot of the same symptoms as you, I'm down 5 lbs in 10 days, no more anxiety attacks, and my back is healing. I can actually move my neck now. I'm sleeping better, I'm still tired, but I also have a cold so that probably has something to do with it. I also have noticed some small improvements with my blood sugar, I've always been hypoglycemic, but it has been getting extremely bad the last year. I'm not crashing as much, and can now go 5+ hours without food. Before I could only go 3 hours, and then would crash. I did read that the hormone in the Mirena can affect blood sugar. Anyway, if the only different thing that you have done before all these troubles started is the IUD, I would seriously consider removing it. Good luck!
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PermalinkThats really reassuring that you are feeling better already. Did you have the problem with hairloss? Mine has been falling out more and more. My thick long hair is now so thin im cutting it all off this week. If that was one of your symptoms has it improved? I haven't changed anything about my life except for the IUD. I do have 2 very young children, but my youngest is 1 and I should be leveling out by now. Im glad to hear your feeling better. I hope I wil be to once I get this thing out of me!!
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PermalinkI can't really tell you about the hair, I have thick wavy/curly hair and I don't brush it (I'd look like Diana Ross if I did). I do lose a ridiculous amount of hair, I swear I shed more than my dog did, but I attributed it to it being so thick and not being brushed. But now that you mention it, who knows?? I don't know about you, but I can't be on any hormone at all, this has been the worst, but they all have adverse side effects for me. I would make sure the same hormones aren't in your new birth control...
I definately know I made the right decision in having it removed. I will keep up with progress reports...
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PermalinkI'm so glad I'm not the only person with moodiness. My husband and I have had major fights because of my mood swings. He always asks me where it comes from and I honestly didn't know until now. I not only moodiness I had the dreded weight gain. I lost all the weight from having my daughter almost immediatly. As soon as the iud was put in though I started to gain weight. I've gained a total of forty pounds. No matter how much I diet and excercise nothing seems to change. I also have hair loss and dizziness. I hate to rinse my hair and start to pull out small clumps. I asked my doctor about it and he really had very little to say. I even asked if it was to hurt each time my husband and I had sex. He said we would wait it out until my next appointment to see if I felt better then. I still don't. I'm constantly sore and tired. I'm so sick of feeling this way. Thanks to all of you, I now know I'm not crazy. I plan on getting this stupid form of birth control out of me as soon as I can. I've had it for a year and I've had about enough. I don't care if I get pregnant.... at least then I would be gaining weight for a good reason.
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PermalinkFirst of all I would like to thank you foe sharing your stories... you have saved my life.
I got mirena "the monster" in October 2006. For a while I thought it was the best thing ever. In the next few months I gained a few lb, my skin stared to scare after bouts of acne, I did not have the usual energy. I blamed the new job, stress and aging. It seeemed like an accelareted aging but I have just accepted it, low metabolism, everyday stress, you name it.
In May 2007 we went for a graduation of a friend. When entering the auditorium I started the feel panicky... it was a weird sensation but I decided not to pay attention to it. I love crowds, I love people. I forgot about it soon afterwards.
During my annual the doctor told me that my thyroid is becoming hypo and I have the elevated number of antibodies.
Then in July 2007 I was returning from Europe I had a full blown panic attack (I know now what it was). I had to be taken to the emergency room where I was treated for tachycardia and ordered to see the cardiologist. The months between July and December I have spend trying to figure out what is wrong with me. I started to have the anxiety attack on the regular basis, insomnia, I lost half of my hair, I was just barely surving, living from day to day, unable to accomplish anything, I was just trying to attend to the basic needs of my family.
I went to the cardiologist, endocrynologist, ob, EarThroatnose doctor (In september I developed the strange sensention of a foreign object in my throat), my family doctor (several times). I was put on Beta blockers, xanax, lexapro. Nothing was helping. I was depressed and absent, could not remember a thing, my mind was under some gaze. I could not understand: I am happily married wife, mother with no worries, great financial situation, job and perspectives. No drama and trauma in the last few years.
But even though it did not make any sense, I started to look for a psychologist/psychiatrist. I hired the private trainer and started the rigorous program of exercising. I learn how to meditate and attended twice a week yoga classes. I read everything in the library on the subject of anxiety, I learned relaxing techniques, bought tapes, music, dvd's. Changed diet. Eliminated alcohol and caffeine. Got massages. Everything provided only a temporary relief.
I started to make notes... the most severe anxiety started every 28 days (for a week) and sometimes in the 14 days. This when I suspected that mirena may have something with it. Then I found this site and several other sites. In December, after a month of researching I came to the conclusion that it is impossible that thousands women on different continents are hallucinating... and on December 22, 2007 I went to take The Thing out. the best Christmas gift ever!
12 days later I had the famous Mirena crash (thank you again for sharing!), with a mini depression, suicidal thoughts, full blown anxiety and a lot of crying. The period brought a huge relief. The side effects are still present but they are diminishing day by day.
As someone here recomended, just when I was about to start this month "the anxiety period"... I went to accupuncturist. I told him that I need help with anxiety. When on the table he told me that I am having hormonal imbalance, I have a lot of heat (?) inside and that the region that correspod to the liver is pretty swollen. He told me that he is going to help me in 5 session and that I will be able to take off myself and that my body in a few months will return to normal. I have had two sessions, I did not have acute anxiety this months, I almost feel like my old self.
I am off meds, I take occassionally the beta blockers for heart palpitation (one time in January), I started to supplement with vitamin B complex. I drink Sleepy Time Extra -- with valerian (celestial seasoning) at bed time. If I need to make sure that I will sleep I take the prescription antihistamine (hydroxizinum).
I am sure there is a light in the long tunnel... courtesy of producents of Mirena... well ... you could say that I owe them a lot of spiritual growth and learning... at the price of personal hell...
Please know if I can be of any help-- I will gladly answer any questions.
Have hope! Take the damn thing out!!!
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Permalinkwow its kinda a relief to know that i wasn't the only one that thought i was going crazy, my story is very close to yours I had my I.U.D. put in March of 07, after being on the shot for a few years, i guess like most people the ideal of a better birth control, but boy o boy was i in for a big surprise by April I had my first full blown anxiety attack and a trip to the ER. I suddenly felt like i wasn't the same person, i was experiencing anxiety, depression, a fear of being alone( i think mostly because i was alone when i had my first attack) nightmares, horrible racing thoughts, lots of crying spells and very bad mood swings. The other thing was the pain (cramps) and the fact i never stopped spotting the entire time i had the thing. I had to take time off from work because the anxiety got so bad, my PCP put me on prozac for the depression, it helped but i felt like i was always in a gray state so i stopped taking it, i started seeing a physiotherapist in April as well. i called my OB in May and told her that i thought the IUD was causing me to have all of these weird side effects. she informed me that there were not reported cases of this but every woman was different so she would get me an appointment to have it removed but it was almost a month away I had my little sister come stay with me because one of the only times i felt half way normal was having some one to talk with in person. She got me to start jogging with her in the morning and evening every day i found that it helped a lot with anxiety and depression. i started reading yoga magazines and making time to make sense of what was going on in my head. i had the IUD removed in June 07 its now June 08 a year later and i honestly feel like Ive lost months of my life for that stupid thing, most of the side effects are gone but i still have anxiety before i start my monthly cycle, but its not that bad any more i don't take any medications for it, Ive since had my tubes tied surgery went very well for me. i know most women have good outcomes but the manufacturer should let you know about the women who don't as well.
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PermalinkI wish I would have found this site before getting the Mirena.
Thanks for sharing ladies. I'm glad I'm not the only one that had side effects.
My big rant is below:
I had the Mirena for 7 months. At first, aside from the daily spotting, I thought it was great. Then I became depressed, exhausted, peeing excessively, vaginal dryness (I''ve never had this problem!), lack of sex drive, migraines with vomiting-so bad that I've used up all of my sick days and had to use vacation days, 7lb weight gain, bad anxiety to where I felt like I was gong to pass out, and well, just feeling like crap!.
Before I had the thing inserted, I asked the gyno if this thing would affect my migraines and he said no, and I asked a bunch of questions about side effects and he said that the hormone release is to "small" that I'd be fine. I also asked some of the staff said they insert "hundreds"of Mirena's and ladies love them.
Well, I thought I was going crazy! I used to exercise reguarly and have a pretty good outlook on life. Not anymore! I am under no stress either - so there is no reason for the exhaustion and depression! So I made an appointment to have the thing taken out and guess what! The doctor "poo pooed" all of my symptoms and WOULD NOT remove it! I was so peeved! Especially when I made an appontment to SPECIFICALLY have it removed! Here is a direct quote from the doctor after I told him my smptoms especially the migraines and vomiting. "How could something down here (pointing to pelvis) affect something in here (points to his head)! I said "Because It has a hormone in it and it goes all over your body"! Then he says I need to get a different Migraine medicine. I tell him I've been working with a Nureologist and my primary care doctor and they were under control until I got the Mirena.
Then he asks me what am I going to do for birth control. I say I don't care just take the IUD out. By the way, this is my 3rd IUD, I had the CU7, Paragard and now this! OF course, the nurse was not present during all of this! Then she came into the room and as I was getting a pap smear, asked if he was going to remove it and put in a Paragard because they had some in stock. He tells her no too! Unbelievable!! I cannot believe that doctors like him still exist!
I'm a pretty calm person and I don't yell or cause a scene, but I wanted to! I couldn't even look at him as I was examined. I let him finish and I left and immediately switched my care and called another gyno office to have another doctor (preferably female) take this darn thing out of me. I watied a little over 2 weeks for another appointment that was only a "consultation". So a dissapointed me went to the new lady doc and after hearing my story she took the Mirena out!
I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders!! I'm sure my body will take awhile to get back to normal, but I am so happy to have the Mirena out of me! Its only been 3 days and my bladder feels better already, and I already have more energy. I'm sure some of the positive effects are psychological, but still!!!
Maybe the Mirena isn't a "one size fits all" type of device. Some people are very sensitive to medications (like me), I'm also not very tall 5'1" and weigh 135 (now!).
The hormone release - whatever - my be too strong for some people.
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PermalinkI am so interesed in the ''mirena crash'' how are u doing now?? has it leved out??? I plan it get mine out THIS WEEK!!!!!!!
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PermalinkWow, thanks for your stories - I'm going to research this right away. I would love to shift some of the blame for weight gain, testiness, depression, etc. to the Mirena.
I've had it for almost six years now - had to have it replaced after three years because it was wedged into the opening of my cervix and was practically in labor with the thing! (Found that out as I was sitting in a restaurant. I felt a sudden gush and when I got up, realized that my jeans were soaked in blood to the knees.)
Apparently, when you aren't building up a lining in the uterus,which is what Mirena prevents, the surface of your uterus is very vulnerable - like a skinned knee - so it bleeds a LOT if anything scrapes it. I suspect it did that a bit as it worked its way into my cervix!
I've been treated for depression for all six years now - I've had four bouts of PPD, but the last one went on and on and now I wonder if it has to do with my getting the Mirena after the birth of my last child. I wasn't treated for depression or anxiety until then.
I'm not a doctor, so I don't know if any of this is related - so don't take action without seeing yours!
Mindy Roberts
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PermalinkI get upset just thinking about it, I had mirena inserted after the birth of my fourth child I never had problems with losing weight after my other children, I weigh 4 pounds less than I did when I gave birth to my 7 lb baby. I have extreme mood swings and anxiety also. I am tired all the time and have had my thyroid checked twice in the last two years. I am calling my doctor today and demanding she get this thing out of me. I wish doctors would inform women on the extreme side effects they may experience and how commen they really are I have been miserable since I got it in...
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PermalinkI should have read these bloggs before I decided to go with the mirena. I worked with two women who had the mirena put in and they had no problems. So I thought wow, this seems better than the pill. So by the end of Oct. 2006 I decided to get mine done. The first week was ok but there was a lot of bleeding. A month went by and I was still bleeding. I had to change pads all the time, then my skin got agitated from using the pad. Then one day I just got really sick for a week in a half. I got depressed, tired, nauseated, terrible headaches, pelvic pain (constantly), loss of appetite, couldn’t sleep much and it is now the end of February and I am still bleeding. I did notice that when I wear jeans and sit down I can feel the IUD in me. I don’t think that is normal. At first I thought that I was just sick. So I started taking vitamins. I noticed that I am sick at least once every month. So this Monday I am going to get this thing removed. I hope that all of my symptoms will go away after this. Although I am kind of scared because I heard that it hurts more coming out then getting it put in. I was wondering if the FDA would look into this because the merina did not post their side effects accurately? Anyhow, thanks girls, now I know it’s not just me. The girls in my office thinks I am nuts because they are not having any problems with theirs.
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