2 months post Mirena removal: chest ... 
ravensinger
12 y
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I have had the Mirena IUD for 5 years. I had it removed 2 months ago. 28 yr female, healthy history no previous major illness. Pre-IUD I had very abnormal periods lasting for months at a time with very heavy bleeding. I was also morbidly obese, have since had gastric bypass and am at a healthy weight and holding steady.
During the 5 years of my Mirena IUD everything was absolutely fine. It regulated me to a regular period, I couldn't have been happier.
Within one week of it being removed i started to have a faint upper right chest pain that radiates into the back, as well as a right hip joint pain that has been constant for 2 months.
There are so many other side effects i've endured this past two months since removal. Shooting chest pains on either side of the sternum, heart flutters, both armpit lymphnodes pained, neck lymphnodes pained. Ovary pain. Extreme lethargy. Lack of a period for 3 total months, last cycle was during Mirena.
I've been to roughly 10 doctors and specialists, as well as a OBGYN who have no idea what could be causing these symptoms.
Extensive heart testing, chest xray, ekg, bloodwork all clear. Pulmonologist says lungs are okay. All sorts of blood workups, fecal exams, everything healthy.
The OBGYN is certain and firm in regards to telling me the Mirena removal just is not causing this. However, the OBGYN has scheduled an ultrasound for cysts, and to check out everything.
Has anyone has symptoms similar ? I have never felt symptoms like this. I want to believe that the missing hormones from the removed IUD has caused a fluctuation in my body. It has been two months and my symptoms still persist.
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- Re: 2 months post Mirena removal: ch... happyfamily6
12 y
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This is a reply to # 2,000,684I'm sorry! I know that the doctors will swear until the end that the IUD can't cause your issues, but trust your body and your instincts. I had my IUD out 3 years ago because I was having a whole range of frightening, bewildering symptoms (heart problems, joint pains, extreme fatigue, and some other neurological issues). AFTER I had it out, I developed problems with my blood vessels (similar to Raynaud's) which was a brand new symptom, as well as lymph node pain in my armpits, just as you described it. I also had swollen glands in my neck. I also developed severe shakiness in my whole body. It was strange to me that some of these symptoms appeared AFTER the IUD was out. So yes, I fully believe that the hormone fluctuations can cause these things. The IUD can cause an autoimmune reaction as well, often involving joint pain. Perhaps you were on just on the brink of reacting to the IUD, and having it removed upset your physical balance enough to create these symptoms. I also had a ton of tests, and everything was normal. So trust yourself and hang on. Personally, I feel that any woman with the Mirena, even if they are asymptomatic still, is better off with the IUD out. I believe that 100%. I can't think of a time when it would be healthier to have the IUD in.
I'm glad you have it out and hope you recover quickly! Try to be patient and good to your body. You'll improve in time. Some of us recover quickly, and some take longer, but at least you're on the right path. Keep posting and let us know how you're doing!
Take care,
Diana
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- Re: 2 months post Mirena removal: Up... ravensinger
12 y
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This is a reply to # 2,000,684Thank you for the comment, this is a wonderful community.
Since my original post, I have finally started my period. The chain of events I'd like to focus on is:
Mirena removed > triggered the horrid symptoms, primarily chest pains > 2 months no period > started period, symptoms decreased substantially
My first period occurred 2 months after removal. Since removal i've had no spotting or anything. It has been very heavy with a few quarter sized clots and very bright red blood. I am on my third day of the period and it's already lessening up as if its ending. (which is abnormal for me, even on Mirena i had a 5-7 day, and before mirena it would last months)
Day 1 of heavy bleeding i noticed my hip/knee joint pain was very faint if not gone all together. My chest pains decreased to almost nothingness, however, i still have pain in my upper back and shoulderblade.
Day 2 still heavy bleeding and clotting. Symptoms even less. I can sleep now !
I have read from a few ladies that the first period tends to clear up a lot of symptoms. i don't want to jynx myself but I am feeling a lot better ! It's still slow going.
28 yr old healthy(until now)
5 years with Mirena
2 months post Mirena
- Re: 2 months post Mirena removal: ch... Djsimpsonblog
12 y
13,188
This is a reply to # 2,000,684You have just experienced the Mirena crash! No OBGYN will admit it because they worry about liability. I had mine in for 2 years and now 2 months post Mirena. At 6 weeks post, I was taken to the ERIC for chest pains, dizziness, and numbness in my hands and feet. I was released saying I was having an anxiety attack! It's such BS! I was having a good day until, I had to sit down because I was so extremely exhausted I couldn't move, then all the other symptoms came. I was experiencing the crash. And boy did I crash. I feel better now and the anxiety has subsided. The only thing I am still left with is the horrible itching all over my body. Still waiting for some relief. Good luck and no you are not crazy.
- Re: 2 months post Mirena removal: ch... happyfamily6
12 y
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