I have my first Mirena inserted in 2005. 4 months later I was rushed to hospital and was diagnosed some time after with Nephrotic Syndrome. Since then I have had a heavy does of Cyclosporine and on/off steroids daily. I removed the Mirena in 2006 when I decided there was enough drugs and hormones being pumped through me. I am in remission, however, this is a life long disease and the side effects of cyclosporine are among the worst I have read about.
It's now 2012, one month ago I had the Mirena re-inserted... Now, it looks I have developed Rheumatoid Arthritis . Coincidence? I think not...
I'm having this removed ASAP. I am now, fully convinced that this has caused all of my health problems. It needs to be taken off the market until more research is carried out.