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nursenine11
14 years ago
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First of all thanks to all of the women who have taken the time to write their experience, it has helped me so much. Long story short....I got the iud 6 months ago and it has completely changed me. When I went to the Dr she so strongly reccomended this as I was asking for a endometrial ablation. She claimed that this hormone would only be delivered into your uterus. I am a nurse so I did do some research, missed this site but....At first it was a miracle, I really have never had a period, after years of terrible periods. After about 3 months I realized I no longer looked forward to oh life. I have been lazy, tierd, hungry, if someone walked up and handed me a free orgasm I would look at them like they where stupid. Worst side effects have been severe dizziness, breat pain, hip and joint pain and best yet about 10-15 ovarian cysts which one was the size of a softball and I hurt so bad I could not function. I have a long history of not tolerating hormones as the pill made me psycho, I took hormones to try to get pregnant and lets just say " I was riding the crazy train and no one was invited but me. " I have felt like I have been in a fog, really like I have not been thinking straight and spacey. As a matter of fact I got into my first car accident one week ago and it was due to " spacey " I almost feel like my body is rejecting this. So, I have now done more research and this is coming out now. I may atttempt to pull a Rambo and take it out myself, but If that does not happen next week I will get it out and I am going to have an endometrial ablation. Could anyone tell me how long after removed did you start feeling better? Any input would help as my fiance needs some hope! God bless- Re: mirena iud 3jaysmom
14 years ago
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Google AdvertisementThis is a reply to # 1,123,988Hi, I am also a nurse :) The mirena is the worst. I am 11 weeks post removal, and feeling tons better, I just go on the site to try to help others these days, but for about a month, this site was the only thing to get mr by when the dr's were telling mr that it had nothing to do with the mirena. When I first got it out I felt great for about 2 weeks, all better. Then, a major crash. My anxiety, nausea, heartburn, leg pain, constipation, etc. all came back with a vengance, and were way worse than with the mirena. I freaked out because the mirena was gone, and my symptoms were not, but people on this site showed me research about how it takes a few weeks toget rid of the synthetic hormones, and there is usually a lapse in time between then and when your body makes its own, so that time can be awfull. I needed acupuncture to help me with the anxiety at this time, and it helped immensely. Each period gets my body and mind closer to normal (I've had 2) but the period is only 1-2 days long, so I know I am not back to a normal hormonal balance yet. My dr said it will probably take 6 months to get there because I never got a period while on the mirena (10
months) at this point I only have symptoms return on the day 1or 2 of ovulation, and the week before my period, so its manageable. Hopefully you will not have to worry about any of this, though! Good luck- Re: mirena iud nursenine11
14 years ago
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Google AdvertisementThis is a reply to # 1,124,037Thanks for the response, as all helps. I agree this has been the worse experience of my life. I went from the most positive thinking happy go lucky person to, lying in bed and crying, 15lb weight gain and my life is just fallin apart. I like you, will continue after my removal to go on this site and help others. If I would of just been able to notice months ago that this all was from mirena, It would of saved me my months of heartache. That is a scary thought knowing that we have a knowledge base and that many others dont and may keep it in and suffer for years. My Dr told me the same thing it is not the mirena. I am printing all this forum off prior to my appointment tomm and taking it with me, in hopes that when she has another person that has complaints she will think differently. Well, once again thanks for your help and I like you will continue to help. When I get this out and get back on my game; I am a force to be dealt with, and this information needs to get out and be known as this really can destroy someones life.
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14 years ago
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This is a reply to # 1,124,368nursenine11: I did the same thing, I printed pages and pages of this forum and different stories similiar to mine. I have to say my doctor stopped and read every one of them in front of me. She truly felt terrible because for 9 horrible months she told me the Mirena was not causing my problems. She told me she would never feel comfortable suggesting the Mirena to another patient. I also sent pages of this forum to every other doctor who couldn't figure out what was wrong with me, including the neurologist.
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14 years ago
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14 years ago
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- Re: mirena iud Claudia1969
14 years ago
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MoreThis is a reply to # 1,123,988Hi nursenine11,
I'm three months post removal now and getting better day by day (I'm at about 80% recovery level ;) ), except when I'm ovulating and about a week before my period. I'm sorry for all you've experienced, and these side effects are definitely from the Mirena coil. I'm sorry you had such a bad experience. Take care and wishing you a speedy recovery from this hellish device.
Claudia- Re: mirena iud nursenine11
14 years ago
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This is a reply to # 1,124,200Thanks for your response and I am so glad that you are feeling better. I am getting this out Monday and I am ready. I will turn this experience into a positive thing and help others with it. This can truly change a womans life and people need to know. So, once again Thanks and God Bless.
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14 years ago
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This is a reply to # 1,123,988"if someone walked up and handed me a free orgasm I would look at them like they where stupid." A'INT THAT THE TRUTH!!!!!!! I just got mine out on tuesday. i got mine out while i had a period. i dont know how i was on a period, i usually didnt have one on mirena. my new doctor said that is the best time to get it out. i think i have scared my husband the past two days due to the fact i am now off my period and have a whole new mindset on sex! my sex drive is back with a vengeance!!! i feel sooooooo relaxed. i can already tell my body is getting back to normal.
- Re: mirena iud nursenine11
14 years ago
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MoreThis is a reply to # 1,124,303I like you have an incredible sex drive, my significant other always states I have the sex drive of a young man. Well, I am ready to get it back! The one thing that I will state is in my reading and research it is so important to get on good vitamins and increase; mag, calcium and your B's. Also evening primrose is supposed to be really good for pms. I will continue to do research and I will pass on any information I find. I wish all who are here the best of luck and knowledge is power so lets all keep sharing. God bless!
- Re: mirena iud adamson77
14 years ago
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This is a reply to # 1,124,371wow nursenine 11 i dont want to run into you. i read your name and laughed. i know the mirena makes you crazy and you should not be held resposible for anything you do while using it. i stay far away from anyone taking presciption birth control.
i felt better soon as it was removed. the after effects made me depressed for 3 years which affected my eating habits and sleep. were you mad when you got in the accident i still have mad road rage. please get it out asap i dont want to see you on tv, i guess everyone else is afraid to express how angry they can get. i use to space out to while driving, i be looking at birds, clouds, the new buildings, i guess i space out cause i dont go out much. racing thoughts all the time to- Re: mirena iud nursenine11
14 years ago
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This is a reply to # 1,124,411Thanks for your response! I hope you are doing better. I dont really feel so mad as I am just feeling hopeless and spaced out. I am usually so full of energy, type A personality and way clean and my house is a mess, oh and I dont care. I think I just spaced out, now I just worked a string of 6 12's and I was tierd...but I was spaced and I am blessed that I just did not kill anyone or myself. I think some of this I just need to make up my mind to get up and be productive. I am usually the work out queen well not anymore...but that will change. I think working out and getting the endorphs going really help. So, mind power and wanting a better life and thanking God for what I have and moving on. Oh and telling people they are not crazy and Mirena is BAD....
- Re: mirena iud adamson77
14 years ago
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This is a reply to # 1,124,482i'm doing alot better and i feel even better when i stop someone from getting mirena or yasmin. yes thank God you didn't kill anyone, its very easy to make a mistake when your mind is elsewhere. i cant pay attention long enough to get downstairs, one fall is enough, now i hold on to the bars. i counted my money 3 times and still made my deposit slip wrong.
i also feel better when i do a mile on my bike or gazelle.
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14 years ago
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