Still on Mirena - terrible Indigesti... 
clnew
14 y
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I still have the Mirena device inside me since Oct '09. A week a half ago, I started to have indigestion/heartburn that has not gone away since. It is with me 24/7. Did other people witness this as a side-effect? I thought I saw that someone else had this problem. Please let me know. I need to make the decision once and for all to get this removed. Thanks for your help!- Re: Still on Mirena - terrible Indig... GemmaSOA
14 y
8,126
This is a reply to # 1,570,686I have had horrible indigestion!!
But... I did not attribute it to Mirena... along with all the other side effects that I was feeling.
I will be on the watch for that Now. I have been taking Prevacid for the last month. And before that I had just been taking an OTC heartburn pill everyday!!!
I had my Mirena out yesterday 2/10/10 -- so I will give it a few days and see where I stand with the indigestion.- Re: Still on Mirena - terrible Indig... Bass81
14 y
8,222
MoreThis is a reply to # 1,571,163Hi there,
I developed horrible heartburn and reflux AFTER Mirena removal. I had stomach problems that began with Mirena, but never the acid indigestion until after removal -- there are a few other ladies on this board with the same story, it has something to do with hormone rebalancing. Luckily, the horrible 24/7 heartburn and reflux faded after about 2 months for me. Another woman on this board, srharder, unfortunately developed heartburn after removal which has not yet gone away. I think we are at the mercy of hormones in flux here. Progesterone and progestins play a strong role in heartburn -- that's why pregnant women experience it! I have also read other stories on Medications.com of women who have not had Mirena removed yet with reflux and heartburn as a side effect of Mirena.
Good luck -- hope you start feeling better soon!
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- Re: Still on Mirena - terrible Indig... srharder
14 y
8,140
This is a reply to # 1,572,153I developed heartburn/reflux while on Mirena and still post. I does seem somewhat better. I tried prevacid for the 14 days as recommended. Seemed to help. The prilosec I was taking as a Rx didn't seem to be working. Trying some natural remedies. It seems to come and go, but when I have it I feel so crappy, miserable. I doesn't seem to matter what I eat or don't eat. Good luck, I hope yours goes away quickly!
- Re: Still on Mirena - terrible Indig... srharder
14 y
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- Re: Still on Mirena - terrible Indig... clnew
14 y
7,668
This is a reply to # 1,571,163GemmaSOA, thanks for your reply. I am very curious how you are feeling now that you took the Mirena out? I still have the indigestion and have also been taking an OTC pill every day. I finally scheduled to have my Mirena taken out next Friday.
- Re: Still on Mirena - terrible Indig... Bass81
14 y
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- Re: Still on Mirena - terrible Indig... dontdodrugsmirena
14 y
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This is a reply to # 1,570,686I had the acid reflux and indigestion, but it only seemed to flair up around the time of my period. I had mirena removed after 6 months. I am 5mo post removal, I found out through an EGD that my esophagus and stomach was inflammed. (aka acid reflux and gastritis) I started taking prilosec and changed my diet tremedously which helped a bunch. I gave up most soda and caffeine for one. I cut back a bunch on spicy food. I eat a ton more wholegrains, fresh fruit and veggies. The prilosec helped a bunch but it increased my dizziness so I had to quit taking it after about 3 weeks. A few organic, natual things to try are to eat pure liquid honey by the teaspoon full on an empty stomach. It coats your esophagus and stomach and has an anti-inflammatory property to it. Also, the best cure for me is to eat red delicious apples. If I eat part of one at the end of my meals and one a little while before bed on my bad days it really helps me. This sound crazy, but it works for me. Best of luck. I'll pray for your healing.
- Re: Still on Mirena - terrible Indig... GemmaSOA
14 y
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