thanks to everyone who replied...i feel better already just knowing there are women out there who have had similar problems. i have mentioned it to many different doctors and none think there is a link (or they just don't realize it!) and this morning made an appt to have mine removed next wednesday! i will still go ahead with the MRI next week just in case as I am also in my mid 30s, grew up in the northern hemisphere so MS could be a possibility...but hopefully it is just this Mirena...oh I can't wait to have it removed! thanks so much for replying, i will let you all know how things go once it is out! peace