July 14th
2008
4:31 PM
Hi all, I have had the Mirena since May of 08. I had twins in Feb of this year and was given the little plastic ring for birth control. That gave me TERRIBLE migraines. i hardly ever even have headaches let alone migraines. It was impossible to take care of twin infants along w/migraine pain. I really shouldn't be on estrogen anyway because of a clotting problem in my family. So my doctor recommended the Mirena. I wanted it anyway because I can't remember to take pills now, (I'm a little busy.) Since I had it put in I have been losing my hair in unbelievable amounts which my doctor attributed to my just having twins. My depression and anxiety meds are NOT working anymore. My fourth and fifth toes on my right foot are completely numb and stiff, almost like I have arthritis or something. I have NO interest in having sex w/my husband. But after taking care of twins, who does?? Just kidding. I am not very happy with this IUD, but have decided the alternative (being pregnant) is not a better option at this time. So, for now I will continue to be a bitchy, balding, arthritic, celbate mother of two. Good luck to everyone else
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November 19th
2005
8:03 PM
I have gone from 125 to 175 in weight, stomach is like I'm having twins. Also the double chin. Takes me forever to get things done, have to write a list. Times I'm so short temper, have been know to tell the family members off. Love my grandbabies but at times I just can't stand the noise. I have been on the med for over 1 year now, and starting to go down slowly on mgs. I love my doctor and he is so concerned about how it has affected my body. Also on oxygen 24hrs. No good at trying to lose weight it just comes right back. Yes there are times I would love to run away or just quit altogether. Linda
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November 10th
2004
6:31 AM
I am amazed! I have dry skin, hands and scalp, Skin bruises on arms and now starting on my chest in small spots, muscle and joint pain in feet. I wake up every morning stiff and bent over going to the bathroom, chronic sinus problems, going to see ENT (thought I had polyps) Dr. on the 30th of November, huge stomach, due to having twins 3 years ago, large pannus and excessive weight gain in stomach area which I think is due to advair, lost hair in crown area of scalp and my scalp STAYS flaky,hair thinning out, night sweats which I thought was premenopausal (I'm 40). Floaters in eyes which are more pronounced now than ever and sometimes flashes of white spots in peripheal vision. Toenails are dry, big toe is dry and dark and they look very unhealthy.
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June 30th
2009
4:49 PM
I had the Mirena put in last August after having twins in March. Have had no complaints until recently. Now all of a sudden I notice that I am nausea frequently and keep having fluttering in my belly that makes me paranoid like maybe I am pregnant. I don't really feel pregnant but then again I keep feeling this weird movement that makes me think I could be. I have not had the acne everyone is describing except maybe these little bumps I keep getting on my arms that were never there before. Only have had the nausea and recently the fluttering in the belly. As far as the weight gain, I do feel like maybe I have gained some weight. The biggest thing I can't seem to get rid of is my belly still looks a little pregnant. I noticed a few others have had the same problem, but I have been equating all of this to having twins. I don't have anything else to compare these things to, since I only have my twins and have never been pregnant before. After reading this I think that maybe it is the Mirena and not be just being paranoid about being pregnant! Does anyone else keep feeling that too?
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