Can you describe the brain fog and d... 
cynthleal
13 y
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Just curious, if you suffer from brain fog and dizziness will you describe for me please? I don't know if this has do to mirena any more because I notice that most of the ladies here report these side effects to be gone after removal. I'm about 16 or 17 moths post removal and these symptoms are still bothering me pretty much all the time. I tell my husband that I feel like a cockroach after its being sprayed with raid. I know it sounds silly but thats what it reminds me of, or like if i was under the influence of some drug. I'm so tired of this these are not my only remaining symptoms but are the most bothersome. My muscles still twitch constantly, shooting pains, tired all the time, I cant even walk for more than 10 mins, mild anxiety, fear when I'm alone or of getting a panic attack. I still get every now and then some of the old symptoms but they don't last more than a day. Forgot to mention that my ears pop, so i don't know if my brain fog and dizziness have to to with my ears.
Thanks to all....
Cynthia
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- Re: Can you describe the brain fog a... Melanderso
13 y
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This is a reply to # 1,807,370I like your cockroach analogy! I'll have to remember that one.
The brain fog/lack of energy is still my worst symptom (18 months post). It's like:
--wet blanket on my head
--that I weigh 1000 pounds and gravity is pulling me to earth
--there is a pressure over the tops of my ears and up to the top of my head that feels a little like sinus
--my eyes are not fully open, and are dull instead of bright
--like my brain/memory is 70-80 years old
All of this is constant and has NEVER gone away since I had the Mirena put in--except for 2 hours the day after I started the progesterone cream and 2 hours after I started a decent period one day. Those are the only 2 occasions in 4 years I have felt like my old, normal self from pre Mirena.
There are times when it feels worse and I can barely get a coherent sentence out, but even at my best I am way "dumber" than I was before.
Sorry--way too much complaining on my part. But honestly, I could stand the all over constant pain if my brain would work and I had my old energy.
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- Re: Can you describe the brain fog a... EskaArabian
13 y
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This is a reply to # 1,807,370I can't believe you said it feels like your on drugs. I have been saying that all the time. I don't have the brain fog all the time but when i do, its usually the same time I feel like my eyes don't work properly. Its a sense of being on some type of drug, I see trails (sometimes) my eyes can't focus right. I can't think, I feel like I am walking in a foggy dream (one way I try to explain it) Its a weird feeling. Scary feeling sometime, trying to concentrate on anything is nearly impossible, I have even hard time concentrating on a movie or show on those days. Hope you feel better soon.
God Bless. - Re: Can you describe the brain fog a... EskaArabian
13 y
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This is a reply to # 1,807,370Hello,
How is your pregnancy going? Have you felt better now that you are in your second trimester? I just wanted to let you know (you might already know this). The last time I was at my naturopath I ask the receptionist why is there so many pregnant woman here. She can't deliver babies, right? She told me because their hormones are so unbalanced. So you might still, if you haven't already, seek a naturopath to maybe help you with the lingering symptoms. I am watching you closely (not in a scary manner) but I would really like a third child and waiting until I feel better. So your my example! LOL No pressure. LOL I would love to see a positive outcome for you with a new baby. I was telling my family that I couldn't have went through all this for nothing. I need something positive to come out of this. Cause I couldnt' have went down this road for no reason. There must be a reason we waiting 4 years and not got fixed. Anyways just me rambling on...
Hope you feel better, let us know your progress ok.
thanks
God Bless - Re: Can you describe the brain fog a... nomirena
13 y
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This is a reply to # 1,807,370The brain fog has, for sure, been the worst symptom for me. I feel like every day is a thick fog outside and I am trying to push through it. It does have a drugged feeling. My brain is not clear to think like I used to, like something is inside blocking it. It is the worst when I drive, feel like I don't know where I am going and have even unknowingly pulled out in front of people. The second worst is big stores with flourescent lights. I am very busy with work and family, used to accomplish double what I do now. I just can't think that far ahead to get organized and motivated. It is there all of the time and I have had it since about three months before I had the Mirena removed, now seven months all together.
I had a head injury about twenty years ago and had a very similiar feeling for a couple of years, the doctor referred to it as disassociation. After several drugs, I was given Tegretol which is an anti-seizure drug but almost instantly removed the problem.- Re: Can you describe the brain fog a... Kristi13
13 y
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This is a reply to # 1,807,562I also agree the baron fog has been the worse lingering symptom. My story is almost identical to Nomirena. Mine is worse while driving and with fleurescent lights. I feel like I am in a dream or having an out of body experience. It is like you can't have a clear thought. I feel confused, dazed, dizzy, and I run into everything. I try to clear my head with caffeine and exercise but it doesn't always work. Sometimes if I drink a L of water it gets better. I feel like since I have been on the estrogen patch it has been better (until this past 10 days). I tried some progesterone from a compounding pharmacy and I have felt like crap since. Needless to say I only took it 3 days.
I am also under a lot of stress because my husband leaves for 4 months end of may so that maybe why I am having more symptoms. I am 8 months post removal and I know I am better than I was then and I know it is only going to get better. I had it put on may last year. If I only knew then,what I know now, how I think my life would be different. Now I am 39 and being treated for menopause symptoms.
I hope everyone is having a clear day and each day gets better.
Kristi
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- Re: Can you describe the brain fog a... Tia33
7 y
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This is a reply to # 1,807,370My mirena iud expired June 2017! I seen my Gyn doc in July and somehow convinced me to keep it. She told me that altho it is not fda approved to keep it in after the expiration date, that it was still highly effective4 against pregnancy and told me that she had, had her 5yr one in over 7yrs! So my d*mba** let her convince me to keep it! Now here I am in December going through the worst things ever I know damn well it's coming from the Mirena! I'm having severe dizziness, nausea, vaginal swelling & pressure, head fog, ear fullness & pain!! Severe car sickness when I drive to it's so bad that I have to pull over, feels astho I'm going to faint & feeling very, very anxious!! This is crazy I have never felt this bad in my life! I have an appointment tomorrow to get it removed and I'm supposed to get the nexoplanon...I'm not to sure if I want to get anything!!😒
- Re: Can you describe the brain fog a... Melanderso
13 y
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