I had a lump in my throat for several months back in 2009. Actually it was the 1st physical S.E. I can recall, very shortly after it went away I got Psoriasis outta nowhere. I've had mirena for the entire 5 yr run come August. I pretty much have all the SEs everyone else has. Ive lost weight. After getting Mirena, I gained approx 40lbs (weighed 108-110lbs pre-Mirena). Im 5'4 tall so, at the time, I was happy to gain a bit. At 146lbs i wasnt happy tho, so i cut carbs & shed 5lbs in a month. Right after, i got a virus & was sick for a week, causing me to lose 10 more lbs. Since then i havent been able to gain much, just lose. I cant get past 110lbs. Its taken me 3 days just to muster up enough strength (physical & mental) to type these words out. I returned from my Dads lastnight after picking up my Daughter, its 5 miles away & only the ones who have/are suffering w/this hell know what I mean when I say, that trip took EVERYTHING I had in me to complete. It doesnt matter what u know ur capable of, this devil has a tight grip on every ability I KNOW I possess, mind, body & soul...oh Dear Lord, how I want my soul back. Just a few of my symptoms: Constant blurred & doubled vision (pr-Mirena: 20/20), Psoriasis (pre-Mirena: perfect, healthy skin had never heard of P), Hair loss (P.M.: only natural, seasonal shed). I find myself standing in the same spot long periods of time (even after my 3-4th night of working 8.5hrs, which requires standing) or just standing/walking around from one random task to the next 20. Im sorry, but im exausted and why in the World I cant sit at times is amazingly insane! ALL the mental/emotional effects, check *raises both hands* I have the life I only dreamed of having yrs back. I have the smartest, sweetest 9yo Daughter & one precious, amazing Angel of a Man, Chris, my Fiance. Chris, I truly know, was placed in my life by God. He came into my life just weeks after I had that virus & knows all to well that this girl is a sad, thin shell of her former self. If not for Chris, theres no doubt, I wouldnt be in this good of shape. He's peeled me out of bed many days, he's told me nothing on Earth could make him leave my side, as I lay on the floor coming down from a rage fit. It all sounds like a crazy remake of the exorcist in the form of a love story! Sorry, I ramble trying to explain this huge mess. Ive managed to work 5 days a week this entire time. It'll be 5yrs Nov. since starting my job. And honestly, im so miserable ATM I dont know if I can carry my legs & rear into work today. My hands stopped working right a couple times lately at work. I would be trying to write & lose the ability to, its almost as if im trying to write left-handed (im RH) but worse because I have alot less motor skills during the episodes. My hands tingle all during the day/night. Some of my S.E.s I haven't seen others document yet: get hot ears suddenly off/on each day, plus other body parts-knees, chest, entire back. I sweat PROFUSELY in the heat. Ive had several episodes where I suddenly get real hot, my stomach ties into a billion knots & by the time I get to the bathroom...I've stripped & peeled every piece of clothing off. This is some serious pain & im talkin MASSIVE sweating, ive never had sweat pour from 90% (or more) of my body, in less than 2mins im soaked. Im never able to use the bathrm when it starts, the pain will stop after a few mins of feeling as if ill fall dead from spontaneous combustion, as soon it stops, im freezing. I stand up & the torture returns. After approx. 20-30mins of this I have finally been able to expel something & it all stops. I know theres more crazy things but i cant think of them right now. I stay hot for the most part. Air went out on my old car, my Fiance has basically handed over his spanking new truck & has been driving his work truck for about 10mon. *Thank you, Sweet, Baby Jesus* If it weren't for Chris Id be lost fully. I'm calling around to find a different Gyn to get the monster out before I take it upon myself. I actually called requesting to have it removed 3yrs ago due to cramps & the local health dept said "Noone can remove it except the Dr who placed it there". Its coming out asap. Im want my old self back so bad, I cant begin to express that enough. Thanks to all you precious ladies for posting your stories & continuing to give updates. I too, will do the same :)