Low energy symptoms and conditions

I think that I finally figured out why I am so physically and mentally sick. I received the mirena almost 2 years ago and I was a true advocate of the product...I love it!! About 6 months ago I started to have panic attacks and anxiety (i have never experienced this before) it was so bad that I barely made it to work everyday and could no longer handle being out in public. My PCP placed me on different types of anti-depressants (which made me depressed). Currently I take Budeprion which has decreased my anxiety but I do not feel like myself. The past month and a half I wake up with the feeling of morning sickness (the numerous pregnancy test say that I am not), have headaches, low energy levels and little motivation. I was pretty sure that my hormones levels must be "off" but my PCP and OB insisted that there is no way that my symptoms have anything to do with my hormones because my child is almost 2 and I am 29 years old. I have gone through numerous tests, scans etc.to find the cause of why I feel so awful and all tests came back Fine. After reading the stories on this website I now know that I do not need anti-depressants and I am not going crazy...I just need to get the Mirena removed.

I think that I finally figured out why I am so physically and mentally sick. I received the mirena almost 2 years ago and I was a true advocate of the product...I love it!! About 6 months ago I started to have panic attacks and anxiety (i have never experienced this before) it was so bad that I barely made it to work everyday and could no longer handle being out in public. My PCP placed me on different types of anti-depressants (which made me depressed). Currently I take Budeprion which has decreased my anxiety but I do not feel like myself. The past month and a half I wake up with the feeling of morning sickness (the numerous pregnancy test say that I am not), have headaches, low energy levels and little motivation. I was pretty sure that my hormones levels must be "off" but my PCP and OB insisted that there is no way that my symptoms have anything to do with my hormones because my child is almost 2 years old and I am 29 years old. I have gone through numerous tests on my gallbladder and other organs to find the cause of these symptoms that I have and Everything is Fine. After reading the stories on this website I now know that I do not need anti-depressants and I am not going crazy...I just need to get the Mirena removed.

Like it has been said MULTIPLE times before my post....I AM SO HAPPY I FOUND THIS SITE!!!! I seriously was beginning to think I was crazy and that I was doing something wrong in my life to cause the horrible feelings I was having! My life is the best it has been in years (super job, fantastic,loving, caring boyfriend of 2+ years, super family & friends, financially stable, etc.) but one little thing could ruin my day or my week! The littlest things set me off (like my boyfriend playing with my phone! how dumb!) and I was a total bitch to everyone I came in contact with if I had been set off earlier. I have very low energy and the whole dryness thing too (eyes, mouth, and down below) as well as ZERO sex drive. I seriously was beginning to think that maybe I didn't love my boyfriend anymore and that I needed to go see a psych to get my self out of this mood! I cried for no reason at random times during the month, I perseverate on stupid stuff that means nothing. I have only taken Yasmin (Ocella is what I take, it is the generic) for about a year and I totally attribute all of my craziness with this pill!!!!!!! I don't know what made me think of my BC first to check side effects but I am so glad I did! I hope this helps those of you who feel the same way and don't know why. I know reading everyone else's did me! :) Good Luck and get off this pill!!!!! BTW...Yaz was just as bad!!!

Glad I stumbled on this website. I started NR in April. All seemed well. I spotted most of the 1st month pretty heavily but that's not unusual for me starting BC. A number of vague symptoms began creeping up on me and I decided to stop it last week to see if it could be related to NR since many of the symptoms appeared or worsened after starting it. Sudden hot flashes that lead to panic attacks, feeling like I was as close to fainting you can get without hitting the floor. At first that was once a month but then became more frequent until lately it's been everyday! No fun to say the least! vision changes, waves of severe nausea and dizziness in the past week...I've had it. And it's even been out for a week. I hope the effects wear off ASAP. appreciate all the comments on this forum. makes me feel less alone

I have been on prednisone for 8 weeks, the first two at 40 mg., then 30. I have sarcoidosis and had a cough for several years, then shortness of breath, a fever for three weeks, very low energy, headaches every day, vision problems, mental fuzziness, fatigue, leg cramps, weight loss, a host of symptoms that were impacting my life. With the prednisone, I have had some jitteriness and occasional insomnia, though not bad. I have had increased energy, clearer mind, no cough, the sarcoid symptoms have almost disappeared. I do have increased appetite and have gained maybe 5 pounds. I occasionally have a day when I have low energy and am depressed, but most often, my energy is a lot better since taking the prednisone. So, for me, prednisone is most definitely NOT a devil drug. In fact, I believe that thinking of it this way is very harmful both to the person thinking that way and to others who come to this site looking for help. It is helpful to know that there are other people having similar problems to yours. But focusing on all the negatives without acknowleging the vast array of positives can only hurt. When I take the pills, I remind myself to be grateful that there is something that can help me fight the sarcoid. When I start being fearful of the side effects (from reading these internet sites), I remind myself of all the many people who have taken prednisone and gotten better and lived a long, good life as a result. My sister-in-law took it years ago for Crohns and loved it. My friend's daughter took it and had a few side effects, primarily the moon face, but it helped her and she now is as thin as ever and doing well. Focus on the positives, people! Where your mind goes, your body will follow. Be aware of the possible effects and work to offset them. Exercise, eat less, find reasons to laugh and be with people. It sucks to have any disease that would cause you to have to be on prednisone, but we are lucky to have medicine and people to help us. Be thankful for what is good in your lives.

I am taking Lisinopril for high blood pressure for 5 days now. I have been experiencing depression, swollen right hand, tired, but sometimes not able to sleep..very low energy.I need to know if i should stop taking this medication or not but i can not contact my doctor until Monday. I also am taking other blood pressure medications but this one seems to have the side effects I am having.

I DID IT MYSELF!!!!!!!!!!! I took mines out today it was hanging halfway out for 2 weeks, called the doc a few days ago and doc said its ok thats its halfway out i shud still be fine! i got a 6 yr old girl and a 9mo old girl.....don't want anymore kids right now. I FELT A TINY TWINGE OF A CRAMP BUT AM SO HAPPY.

I GOT MIRENA OCT 08 (8 MONTHS AGO)
how about hubby is going to buy me a pregnancy test tonight! i dont think i am but still....THEY SAY 2 OUT OF 1000 WOMEN GET PREGGERS ON MIRENA I PRAY I AM PART OF THE 998!!!
i hope to get on another birth control Monday I GO TO PLANNED parenthood because i no longer have insurance!

all my SIDE EFFECTS are just like you all, i told my hubby about this and he was like wow. Depression, headaches, bloating gained 30lbs, decreased milk supply, hair loss, facial hair(hubby be sooo grossed out) i pluck the few that do come out on my chin. BROWN SLUDGY discharge that is dumb! just recently my period stopped but i want THE OLD LALIE BACK!!!! LOW ENERGY, NO SEX DRIVE, SNAPPY, OR MOODY, VERY TIRED! DID I SAY HAIR LOSS? ACNE ON FACE ARMS AND BACK! JOINTS HURTING, WRIST TENDINITIS! VOMITED ONCE IN JAN, FEB, AND MARCH! THOUGHT I WAS PREGGERS AGAIN! BUT WASN. DIZZY THOUGHT I HAD VERTIGO! I GOT PREGNANCY BRAIN BAD EVERY 5 HOURS I LOSE MY CELL PHONE! LOL JUST ABSENTMINDEDNESS.....

AND I AM A VERY Healthy young 29 yr old veteran...i was in the navy man! i never felt all of this crap till MIRENAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAhhhh! THATS HOW I FEEL!

Hello hello,
I am feeling like myself again. WOW!!!! Who could have thought that something so small could cause so much havoc. Taking it out was not painful at all. I was about to ask my doctor how painful it was going to be when she told me "I already took it out". I was like whoa!!!!! Instantly, the intensity I feel from the migraine headache subsidized. I mean I could actually open my eyes fully and not worry about the light in my eyes. That headache was so bad I will never be able to describe it fully.

I AM HAPPY again. I almost forgot how happy and fun I used to be, but not anymore. No more headaches, bleeding, bloating, severe TIREDNESS AND MOOD SWINGS, migraine headaches, aches in my entire body and the tingling feeling, low energy, etc etc....no more of these. And guess what? I am able to fit in my size 8 pants again and mind you; I only took this thing out on May 21, 2009--yes I mean it. I was barely fitting in my size 10s because I was always so bloated. I have had energy to cook, clean, play with my 13mth old, work out, eat when I'm hungry (not the other way round with the Mirena), and so many other things I wasn't ablt to do before.

My husband and I are close again if you know what I mean-:).
Ladies, I said it here before and I will says it again - you know your body better than anyone. If you are not feeling like yourself (and u're sure u started noticing the changes after you had the Mirena put it), please have a talk with your doctor and insist they remove it.
My doctor was very understanding about the whole issue. She even took the site address and made notes of all the symptoms I talked about. She has known me since I was a teenager and she knows I cannot simply be imagining these things that were going through my body.

I just wanted you all to know that you see and feel the difference - you really do. I dropped 6Ibs since it was removed...I hope the trend continues. Wish you all the best!

I also had mirena and kept getting yeast infections and BV infection. I had the evil thing for 5 months then I had it removed. I had hair loss ,depression,low energy, mood swings out this world,and always feeling nauseated. I also had weight gain when the Doctor says it don't make you gain weight which is so untrue. I feel a little better now that its gone. Im still not 100% Im more like 75%.Its only been one month from having it removed. No more BV or Yeast infection because I was getting this every month. I have had a very heavy period since its been out. I found a website to make a lawsuit on and its ******. This birth control needs to be taken off the market for good!

Hello,
I posted earlier and here is an update "POST MIRENA"
It hurt for only about 20 seconds and it was over. EASY You can do it!
I had the mirena put in Oct. 2007 and nursed my daughter for a year until Sept. 2008. Just the last 6 weeks started having these symptoms and went to my MD/Osteopath because when I called my OB-GYN she said it has nothing to do with the mirena and to see my regular MD. He has been fabulous and I have had several tests that I have listed as well as taken the mirena out!
My symptoms:
Lower back pain
tingling in my arms, feet and lips
cramps
low energy
I had my mirena taken out on April 30, 2009 and am just starting to feel better post mirena. I had these tests:
* MRI on back/spine
* MS test(Vision Evoked Potential)
*blood work
*Thyroid (it's been low since Oct. so I'm taking Synthroid)
*Vitamin D
ALL NEGATIVE ...Thankfully!:)
You never know....I just pray I continue to improve and get my life back and feel healthy!:)) From other posts it sounds like it takes a little while. Does this sound familiar? Please respond....

Responding to a couple of posts: Low energy and leg cramps are signs of low iron, you might be anemic, ask your doctor to have your iron checked at your next blood test. Also, ask about taking a multi-vitamin, all of the literature about Warfarin mentions not taking vitamins but it’s more about consistency. I’ve been taking a multi-vitamin daily - with my doctor’s permission - and I’ve had very consistent PT’s and INR’s. I’ve been on 7.5 mgs of Warfarin daily for six months and am holding steady. It is very important to take it every day if you do take a vitamin, it’s important to be consistent.

And about the socks, they are called compression stockings and can be prescribed by your doctor, or some are also available at drug stores, ask a pharmacist at the store.

And also about headaches, it helps me if I stay hydrated. When I don’t drink enough water I tend to get headaches.

I’m back to exercising at my pre-pulmonary embolism rate, it took me six months to get there, and I started slow, but my body has gradually responded. I’m 52 and was pretty healthy before I got sick. Just keep at it, you’ll see results (and feel better too!).

Hi!. if you are still on the mirena... take it out I was on it until yesterday March 20/0, for 3 full years,the fact that you do not get your period,like it one should is enough reason, I was depressed , with pain on my bones I am only 29! always healthy , the spots in my face from all the acne I had using this method are horrific!. the acne is painful and lasts forever.
I had a total 38 pounds weigh gain, bad mood with my kids, husband , and low energy. the headaches were too much !... I changed doctors, and explain them my concerns .. they removed it yesterday !. I am in pain still since I decided to get a tubal ... please consider all this before you put it on , this people have professional sellers telling doctor is the best thing ever , but it isn't . It is hard out there and your loved ones need you all together not in pieces...!I lived like that for 3 years is just not worth it if anyone has a link to sue them let me know!
Good luck everyone and God Bless
J

I AM NOT CRAZY!!!!! I literally started crying once I read the first post. I started taking YAZ 6 months ago after giving birth to my third son. I cannot believe that I have finally found an answer to my insanity. I haven't taken my pill today and I will never take birth control ever again. I cannot believe that so many woman are having life threatening side effects and doctors are still prescribing this medication! I have had horrible mood swings, no sex drive, headaches, back and neck pain, fatigue, low energy, irritability, depression, crying spells, anxiety, pain whenever I do have sex, loss of hair, and hot flashes. I truly am elated to know that finally the clouds will soon disappear and I will see the sun again.

have to agree with Mrsbarrett's post right below mine...I have been a lurker on this board for the past couple of months and thank God for it or who knows how crazy i'd be right now!! Here is a list of my side effects and pertinent information:
DOI: October 2008
Side effects were gradual and most evident around the Christmas Holidays:
Dizziness
Weird eye/vision disturbance where i'd lose focus for a moment and then be okay.
Constant spotting of "old blood" nothing much but did require pantiliners 24/7
Anxiety
Hypertension (more than ever, like when I was pregnant, 150-170s/100)
Panic Attacks
Face Dryness
ZERO SEX DRIVE
No "natural" lubrication, but who cares when you have no drive, are spotting all the time, and it hurts to have sex
Vaginal Odor
Mood Swings
Depression
FATIGUE to the point of wanting to stay in bed despite having to care for my 7.5 year old.
Chest pains (kept thinking maybe I had heart trouble, had cardiac workup that came up PERFECT and bloodwork was perfect, Thyroid test was perfect)
Nausea (morning sickness type, would get slightly better in evening but not so much)
IBS symptoms (diarrhea)

DOR: January 23, 2009
2 days later heavy bleeding for a couple of days.....had somewhat of a "crash" the first week where I was still not better. By the 2nd week post removal I was still nauseated in the morning but improved in the late afternoon and got energy boost in late afternoon.By the 3rd week I was totally back to normal!!!!! (well what's normal for crazy me! hahahahha)

My husband came with me to the doc, and she had no problem with removal. I went back for a follow up this past Friday and she saw how normal I am and that I have lost several pounds as well. She realizes I am extremely sensitive to hormone changes but says i'm the only one that she has seen like that. (how many have problems that don't think it is the Mirena...that's what I want to know???)

Anyway, that's my story and i'm sticking to it!!! If anyone would like to chat or share please let me know. I will also add that I have a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies (just not practicing since becoming a SAHM) and so I looked up tons of information to figure out what was wrong with me, I really am thankful to have found this site....medical mumbo jumbo is NOTHING when you have your body telling you something and all you fine ladies......Thanks again!
~G

I have hypothyroid. Have been taking Synthroid for about a year, 0.075MG a day. Had my levels checked 3 times since on the meds and still have never gotten to normal, but a lot closer. I have gained 20 pounds that I can't get rid of, which for me, is crazy. I have never had a problem dropping weight, and for the past month or so, I have started losing my hair. Not just losing it, but the texture and everything has changed. No matter what I do it looks dry and flat, and even when I condition it and also use a leave in conditioner, it still knots up and tangles. I have NEVER had a problem with tangles. It's coming out in handfuls. Im not taking any other meds, so I imagine it has to be the Synthroid. My problem is..What else can I take? I mean, I have Hypothyroid, so I can,t just leave it untreated, But I have no wish to be fat and bald either. Please...anyone know of others meds without these side effects?

I have been taking simvastatin for about 2 years with good results, but then I started having severe, hang over type headaches plus I started having irregular heart beat (skipping a beat). I just started stopping the med and hoping the symptoms disappear. Also, feel low energy and tired, but anti-anxiety meds that I have taking for years can have this affect as well. The first generic statin drug I took caused almost immediate muscle and joint aches. I need to schedule a doctor visit to discuss this issue because no blood tests have been run in nearly a year...did have 3 at 6 month intervals..no problems. New doctor, new city..not a good situation or comfort zone.

I haven't yet started Yasmin but I was taking Yaz for a few months and have had my OBGYN switch me to the lower dose of hormone, Yasmin, because I was literally having my period every 2 weeks! And this wasn't just spotting-this was a full blown period! My skin had remained fairly clear and I don't get nearly as many breakouts as I used to. However, I am on an antibiotic and wash my face with benzoyl peroxide and use a cream so that could be why my skin is clearing up but I think Yaz contributed. I noticed with Yaz that I wasn't nearly as emotional and crazy as when I took Ortho Tri Cyclen low. But once I started getting a heavy cycle (cramps included) with Yaz, I switched to Yasmin so we'll see how that goes. I noticed on Yaz I still got cramps but they weren't unbearable and usually only lasted the first day of my period. I also tend to get mild yeast infections that I attribute to birth control but no headaches like others were getting and my sex drive has increased or decreased-it's about the same. Yasmin is about $10.00 cheaper on my insurance than Yaz so that's another plus. I can't say much about Yasmin right now but I know Yaz caused bi-weekly periods and I definitely wanted to eat everything in sight so, because I was eating and had low energy and did not want to work out, I obviously gained a few lbs but nothing too obvious. Maybe like 2 or 3lbs. Mostly there is bloating in my stomach. My breasts arent tender though like others get and I didn't have stomach pains or constipation with Yaz. Compared to Ortho Tri Cyclen lo, Yaz was a miracle pill. If not for the bi-weekly periods due to the high levels of hormes, I wouldn't have switched to Yasmin.

I have been on Yaz for over 2 years......2 years ago I had to have my gallbladder removed, and the enzyme levels were so dangerous I had acute pancreatitis and a hepatic liver; I suffer from sever IBS; depression, mood swings, paranoia, and now am having trouble breathing in my left lung. Dry skin, hair loss, loss of normal period, bloating and inability to lose the weight I have gained and very low energy...I could sleep all day! I am at a loss, and I have a Doc appt tomorrow. Please let me know where or who to contact to get involved with a class action lawsuit!!!!

I had my Mirena placed in Jan. 11, 2008. I had my son Sept. 20, 2007. Since I had it placed I gained over 15 pounds, after losing most of my baby weight. I had continuous bleeding for about 4-5 months and than really bad odor started that medication didn't cure. I have very dry skin and unusual amount of acne, I've always had pretty clear skin. I've had a noticeable amount of hair loss and regular headaches. I've also had really low energy and different forms of depression and irritability. Also the biggest thing that really bothers me is I have very low to almost non-existent sex drive.

I just called my doctor tonight to schedule an appointment after doing some research on my symptoms. I will never get an IUD again.

I am taking it for about 3 months now I feel so depressed! is this normal? I have no appetite or urge to eat as I am afraid of been in pain after! But this is really getting me down and I am so tired. I am waking up all hours of the night with my stomach, I admit it has eased off the pain I had but the Depression side of it is so hard.

Hi All - I have been off prednisone for one week and I am not doing as well as I thought I would be at this stage. My symptoms are not flaring, which is a very good thing but I am so tired and feeling very depressed and low energy. I thought I'd feel great once I was off the evil prednisone but so far I am feeling almost as bad as when I was on it. My moon face has not started to go away, which sucks, but I guess I have to be patient. I am so tired of this situation as it feels never ending. Part of the problem is I have continued to work throughout my ordeal, and it's been very hard at times to carry on like a normal person who is not sick. I have been sick since last November (with an autoimmune disorder) and I had really hoped by this time that I'd be on my way to being better :( Prednisone saved my life but the side effects are horrendous, as are the after affects of it. Good luck to all who are taking it. I share your pain and frustration.

I'm 55, Female, and have been on hbp meds for a long time. i take atenelol and lisinopril. they are both the affordable meds that seem to keep my bp in pretty good check. only problem is that i have been feeling sooo badly that i got on here to check out the side effects of these drugs i'm on. i hurt all over, i'm gaining weight, can't seem to lose, i'm constantly fatigued, depressed, very low energy, want to sleep all the time, feel like sand bags hanging on my eyelids all day, sweat profusely till it looks like i've just stepped out of the shower and haven't dried my face off yet which is very unattractive and i also have the reddest rashy cheeks. after reading the side effects of both meds i'm on, i'm very tempted to cut them in half or discontinue them. only problem is that i'll prob die of a heart attack because of high bp. i also have trouble with my blood sugar dropping to the 60's sometimes. i feel like if i continue feeling like this, i'll be checking out soon...any comments??

I was on Yasmin for 3 years, and just got off it a week ago. I tried 3 different birth control pills before Yasmin, but I cannot recommend any of them. The side effects of the first pill (three-phase pill) were more visible in a short period of time - weight gain, moodiness like crying or feeling edgy for no reason, BV, and decreased sex drive. Because it was not tolerable, after 3 months of this pill (I cannot remember the name), I switched to Min-Ovral. It was better in regards to weight and moods, but I had no sex drive. Also I had several yeast infections (following the initial episode after use of antibiotics to treat BV) after I had sex. After about 6 month of this, pill I tried Alesse but nothing changed. After 6 month of Alesse, I changed to Yasmin. The side effects include
(1) zero sex drive (affected relationship with my husband)
(2) yeast infections and bladder infections (never had either before)
(3) migraine (2-3 times a month, sometimes with nausea)
(4) anxiety (not severe)
(5) fatigue or low energy
Migraine was so bad that I was wasting my time just suffering from pain 2-3 times a month, 1-2 days each time, my husband suggested I should go off the pill. Now I've been off Yasmin for a week (2 weeks including a week between packs) and I've seen 'side effects' getting off the pill.
(1) feel like my head is going to explode - feel pressure in my head
(2) fatigue and sleepiness - can't concentrate
(3) weight gain 6 lb in a week!! while my diet or exercise did not change
(4) bloating especially on my lower stomach
I found this web site and had to post my experience, although it is still too early to tell. I think I will see a doctor if these side effects persist for a month, and will update the post here.
Thanks for reading, and I hope we will find a good solution somehow.

This is an update from my first posting earlier this year. I still have localized pain in my neck and shoulder area sometimes extending down my arms to my fingertips. I am 58 years old and stopped taking Lipitor 5 months ago. I am always in discomfort but the very severe pain comes in waves at least 3-4 times a month and lasts for about 1-2 days. I have noticed an improvement since stopping Lipitor but my cholesterol count is on its way up so I am trying to control that. Not an easy task but at least I am not totally debilitated as I was in January and February. I am totally off all meds and vitamins as of this writing. I am trying to cleanse myself and start over with diet and exercise. Hang tough ... this is definitely the battle of your life!!! KooKoo

20 pound weight gain in 4 years-ok maybe not all due to Mirena, but I am active and eat right. My mood swings were terrible since day one, but I thought it was just the stresses of life. Constant migraines-that no pain reliever cured-CAT scans discovered NADA. Anxiety and depression that I never experienced prior to insertion. Low energy and fatigue. Recurring BV-this is what helped me to decide to remove it. I loved the fact that I had no period-although it just isn't natural. Sex drive was ok, but no where near what it was.