Re: hormone test: blood vs. saliva?
OK, primary is sending me to test for lupus,
Rheumatoid Arthritis , etc., and also to an allergist. No hormone tests for now. I am frustrated because I am getting new symptoms now, but none of the old ones are gone!
Symptoms that went away after Mirena removal: bleeding for days after sex, cramping after sex.
Symptoms still present 11 months post: whole body aches, can't concentrate, poor memory, flu like tiredness, teeth grinding, low low back pain, stabbing in abdomen, red rash on cheek, dry skin, sinus issues
New symptoms last few months!!: dry red eyes or watery eyes, slight nausea, stomach bloats out like 4-5 months preganant at random times, first EVER weight gain of a few pounds, periods late, early, 2 in one month, gone from 2 days of very light to 8-9 days of very light. Doesn't that sound like menopause?? Plus I swear the Mirena induced rage feelings are coming back!
As for Mirena messing up seratonin levels, isn't that why people with
Depression aren't supposed to have progestin? I get so angry about this, but I thank God I can write to you ladies. My family is sick of hearing about it.