hi iigk,

it could be that up until this point the hormones released by the iud didn't throw off your hormonal balance. before i had my son i had been on the pill, for the first couple of years, it was great no problems. eventually, however, i became depressed and just "wasn't myself". so i went off them and almost immediately felt better. after i decided to have a child, i told my ob/gyn i didn't want to go back on the pill and he assured me the hormones in the mirena were released in such a small amount, they wouldn't have the same effects as the pill. IT WAS A MILLION TIMES WORSE. within 2 months, i was gaining weight, irritable, couldn't sleep, had CRAZY mood swings and anxiety, had terrible joint pain and skin changes. i thought it was pms, but a month later when the symptoms continued to get worse, i had the iud removed (5 weeks ago). the anxiety, trouble sleeping, and mood swings got a lot better right away. i'm definitely not "myself" yet, but it would seem from others posts that will take awhile. i have a dr's appointment tomorrow and plan to ask to have my knees, hormone levels, and thyroid checked out. best of luck with whatever it is you decide to do!

YES! Have it removed! And don't let your doc tell you different! I just posted my 8 day update - check it out!