I'm about half a week ahead of you. I got my mirena out 18 days ago and had similar experience. I had a great first few days then my symptoms came back too. For me it was mainly abdominal pain, hip joint pain, bloating, brain fog, and apparently very short-tempered as my hubby told me yesterday. he's being great and hanging in there so far.

I immediately put in the nuvaring when my iud was removed because that's what I had used previously w/o any major problems (my then gyno thought my blood pressure was high - 132/82 - and wanted me to switch to Mirena). Anyway, after talking to my husband, I am taking out the nuvaring tonight and getting fitted for a diaphram. I think I need to take a break from hormonal birth control. Although I'm sure this will be a nasty period, I'm looking forward to having one after so long.

Hang in there. I'm sorry you're missing work and life seems so crazy. I understand the anxiety. I had this too, but it hasn't come back yet. I had panic attacks about 7 years ago before my hypothyroidism was diagnosed. Hormone problems can really make you feel out of control. I also understand your feelings of being exhausted and unmotivated. I am a teacher and will go back to work on Monday. I'm really worried about how I am going to be able to function.

The ladies here are really supportive and it seems like we will have better days if we hang in there.

Cms22; I am sorry to hear that you're having problems with this horrible IUD. Your symptoms i know them to well. I had the samething happened to me last cycle. The worst thing about this I was driving a 7hr trip. All of a sudden I had that same feeling. I also thought i was having a stroke & I panic even more my vision went blurry, heart was raising, side of my face went numb I had to pull over and breath, relax sigh...eventually this feeling went away.

Hi,
Please dont worry! I hear that there continue to be side effects but they wont go on forever. In my research I've read that the increased copper levels throw your estrogen levels off and I believe a combination off copper toxicity and raging hormones are the root of the stress reaction. Do some research on how to balance your copper levels. I am taking zinc supplements and trying to avoid caffeine, I am not sure if that is why I haven't had any crashes but it is cheap and worth a try! I had my copper IUD taken out a little over a month ago, I had mine in for 8 years and searched google for an explanation of my terrifying PMS that was occurring one day or so after my period. I feel so much better already and have only had slight side effects, like some anger but nearly no anxiety! Being able to say that brings tears to my eyes!


GOOD LUCK- actually You wont need it, diet and supplements will help and may not even be necessary, now that the exposure is gone I promise you will feel better and better! Much love to those who struggle with this, we are so lucky to be able to share this because the professionals refuse to recognize it, they end up putting us on anti depressants and calling us crazy! both of my doctors have been women!!! JERKS! Why hasn't any thing come out of the thousand of experiences of women struggling with the exact same side effects. The discoveries are rich with potential and could save so many people from going through this!

The following are my observations of my emotional/mental state while I had the ParaGaurd/copper IUD

Stress, anxiety, panic, memory loss, spaciness, anger, my slight claustrophobia intensified and would cause panic attacks, social anxiety, aggression, low sex drive, low self esteem, loss of confidence (likely due to my social anxiety), paranoia, untrusting and suspicious, doubtful...

The following are observations of physical experiences
Cramping for the first 3 yrs, heavy flow, discharge, 15/25 pound weight gain fluctuation, throat and lung issues, feeling of being unable to catch my breath/get enough oxygen....

Maybe this will be helpful to someone, Thank everybody who is sharing their experiences because if it wasn't for that and I took the word of my physician, I would likely be on the road into the complicated world of prescription drugs for mental health before preventative methods were considered at all!

Thank you all for being so supportive, it makes me feel better that people out there know what i am dealing with and im not just going crazy! I keep debating on goung to the ER i will be fine one minute and then this pressure in my head comes back :-( i havent been sleeping and i pray every night i wake up and feel better. This has been the scariest thing that has ever happened to me.... I am also taking the condom route bc i will never take hormones again! Wow i never knew paraguard could give people issues as well... i was about to have the instereted once i felt better because of the lack of hormones. I feel that there is hope and i will eventually get my life back but i have been reading so many stories that people are POST a year without mirena and are still feeling odd. WHY? Id do anything to get this fogggyyyy weirdness outta my head

It's going to take time. It took me around two years to feel like myself again. The first couple of months were the hardest. Immediately after removal Depression hit me like a ton of bricks- what I imagine severe postpartum might feel like? For a long time after the symptoms only seemed to affect me in the time leading up to my period- anxiety, headaches, etc. I know two years sounds like a long time but just know there is a light at the end of the tunnel and for goodness sakes everyone please stay clear of artificial hormones!