Pelvic infection symptoms and conditions

This medication is deadly! I was prescribed 100mg twice a day for 2 weeks for a supposed pelvic infection (don't know yet if that's actually what I have - personally I don't think so). I took it for 6 and a half days (equals 13 pills) and when I found this website and read people's experiences I immediately quit. I experienced some mild nausea the first few days but didn't relate it to the Doxycycline. Then I noticed I was having more bowel movements than normal (5 in one day). I thought maybe I was eating too much fiber as I had increased my intact recently. Then on the 6th evening everything fell apart. I was panicking for no apparent reason; it was just washing over me in waves. My heart was racing and felt like it was going to pound right out of my chest. I barely slept that night because every time I drifted off I startled awake with my heart racing. My body felt weird but I don't know how to explain it; my feet were tingly. The next morning I got hit with diarrhea (I'm usually constipated). Then that whole day I was sobbing on and off throughout the day. I felt like I had hit rock bottom. I wanted to die but was trying to fight these thoughts. I thought I was going to go crazy and start screaming. That was yesterday. I did not take my evening dose then and today have not taken my morning dose and will never take it again. I managed to sleep during the night although my whole body was super tense. Today I am doing better already but am very nauseous. My stomach & back hurt a bit but I am not sure if it is because of the Doxycycline or not, because I have been having a lot of health problems lately. Looking back on the last week, I can see the other side effects I was having which included being really cold (which is totally unlike me and it's summer), occasional ringing in my ears, burning in my abdomen, mild headaches, dry lips, trembling, my face feels hot...I can't remember everything. The panic & depression was the worst. Don't take anti-anxiety meds or antidepressants to combat this. I have been on them and they make things worse -- withdrawal can take months and is hell-like. Just get off the Doxycycline.

Here's my horrible experience w/ Doxycycline Hyclate (100mg prescribed 2x day)
I only took 3 doses of this and vomited one of those.(there appeared to be blood in vomit) I was taking this for pelvic infection. I had severe nausea that came in waves. I also had severe drowsiness to the point that I could not lift my head up. I felt a sense of being "out of body" and extreme dizziness that almost made me feel like I was falling. I had confusion, disorientation, forgetfulness, and an inability to concentrate. I felt bone chilling cold, that alternated with sweating and hot flashes. My face, hands, and arms became puffy. I was very drowsy but could only sleep a couple hours due to insomnia. When I did sleep I had very weird and vivid dreams. I also felt a general sense of panic the day after I stopped taking it. This stuff was nasty and I will never take it again.

It is wonderful to have a forum like this to share stories and complaints but NOTHING WILL ACTUALLY BE DONE UNTIL REPORTED TO FDA. It takes many people reporting symptoms for Fda to even care or take notice. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY REPORTING TO FDA. Go to www.fda.gov/medwatch. It is really simple to do and this is the first time I have ever reported anything. (and first time I had any major drug reaction). It is also confidential.

My experience on this drug after only 3 doses was very scary. I hope I will feel better soon. It is 1 1/2 days now after last dose. I will try to report back on here when I am feeling better. The half life for the med is about 18 hours, which means by tomorrow I will still have 25% left in my system. I am hoping after 2 more days I will feel back to normal. I have had as much water as I can tolerate and took dandelion root to help cleanse my liver. Take care everyone and remember to report any symptoms you had to the FDA at www.fda.gov/medwatch

my ob/gyn recommended this IUD highly..said she had it in herself and it was great for all her patients...i read the physicians brochure on the mirena website and i think that should have been provided to me...if i had known that this thing causes blood pressure, anemia and blood sugar problems...i never would have gotten it since i already had those problems to begin with...i wasn't given enough info..i wish i had researched this better beforehand...the nurse wrote me last night and said it needed to come out as it has caused a pelvic infection from the insertion...this wasn't put in for birth control..as i haven't had anyone to be with in over a year anyway..it was put in to stop heavy bleeding...sounded like a great idea...i have every symptom you guys have had except fot the acne and hair loss issues...the anxiety and pain is the worst ever ..and sweating...geez...how long after it comes out does one get back to normal...i'd rather hear it from your experience...than listen to the "experience" of my doctor...i used to have the copper T and if it's still avail..i'm getting it back...i don't like the idea of hormones running loose that don't need to be...also if you read that brochure it increases breast cancer rates for some...and lots and lots of other symptoms...i expected the breast and abdominal tenderness and maybe some mood issues considering it was a hormone...but this is ridiculous....i'm 43 and feel 143! if i had the nerve i'd pull it out myself...but with my luck...something i need might come with it..lol ..don't need the reproductive junk anymore since that did it's job and there are no returns...i checked..lol...thanks for listening

I had Mirena put in on November 2002. I had no problem with the process of having it put in but when I went back for my three weeks check up my GYN had to take it out and replace it because it was not where it was suppose to be. Eight months later I woke up one morning really sick. Almost with Flu like symptoms. I had a fever of 104.0. I went to the ER and while I was there I became even worse. My hands and feet drew up and I was in server pain and my body had started loosing all feeling. After two hours of testing they find out that the IUD had came out and inserted itself in my cervix causing a pelvic infection and blood poisoning. I was taken to surgery to have the IUD removed. I had to go through blood dialysis. It took me almost two years to recover from having the Mirena IUD. I don't recommend it to anyone. I know every person is different but I wanted women to know that this risk is out there.

I had my Mirena inserted five days ago Within an hour after insertion I began having back pain. I called the doctor's office but of course they had left for the day. I figured it would get better. Two days ago I started having bad headaches, and a fever. The only way I can describe the cramping is like when contractions first started with my labor. Sharp pains in my lower abdomen. that spreads to my back. Last night I started having diarrhea and vomiting. I talked to my doctor's office today and they say no way that it has anything to do wit Mirena, I must have just caught a bug. Anyone have these symptoms? I am also just ready to take anyone's head off that comes near me!!

I decided to stop using the NuvaRing and removed it about 3 weeks ago. A very light period started about 4 days later, which was the norm while I had been on the ring. Starting about the day I would have normally put in a new ring, I started to get cramps and an unusual amount of discharge. I've never been one to suffer from bad menstrual cramps, so having cramps well after my light period ended and when I wasn't even using the ring was surprising to me. The pain has been fairly constant for two weeks now, although the discharge has diminished slightly in the past few days. I'm not uncomfortable when I'm sitting or laying down, but the second I stand up the abdominal/pelvic area pain occurs. Could this be my body adjusting to NOT having the ring (I had been on it consistently for over 2 years)? Or could the cramping by a sign of something unrelated to the ring like a pelvic infection, fibroids, etc.? Any ideas and thoughts are appreciated. Might have to take myself to the doctor about this soon.

Perforated Uterus, Pelvic Infection
The Mirena IUD perforated my uterus, and was found inside my abdominal cavity, completely outside of my uterus. The nurse practioner who inserted the IUD at Planned Parenthood, insisted everything was fine. She did not know she perforated my uterus. After a week of internal bleeding, I ended up in the ER. I had emergency surgery to remove the IUD, and to repair my uterus. I had complications form the surgery, and had to be readmitted to the hospital. Six months after the surgery, a pelvic infection resulted. I urge anyone considering the Mirena IUD to consider the very serious consequences to your life as well as future fertility.

Has anyone had a High White Blood count due to the Mirena? I was given the Mirena to help with the Progesterone because I'm so young and I didn't want to have a hysterectomy. I haven't had children and want to try even though I've been told it's not possible. I have a 1% chance which is why I want to give it a try, but I'm almost 34 years old, so I only have a little time since I'm already in Pre-Menapause. I have had horrible headaches and also bloating, but I thought it was from my GI problem I've been dealing with for over a year now. I had the Mirena insert on February 11th, but my White Blood Count has skyrocketed to the point they want me to go on to a Hematologist. I was on Seasonable and I almost had a heart attack because my blood pressure went up to high because of the side effects. Just be careful. Now reading this website has me suspicious, so now it maybe hysterectomy time. This was my last chance to try something.

I've been taking Doxycycline for three days now, and my lips are numb, my eyes are twitching, and my hands are tingling. Also my heart feels like it's racing or fluttering.
The worst bit is that I've been given it for a pelvic infection caused by dislodged Mirena device, and I've had dreadful abdominal pain since the device was removed, but don't know if that's due to the damage done by the device, or the Doxycline, which is definitely causing gastric problems.

20 minutes after taking this medication I started having hot flashes with nausea, and within 25 minutes I began throwing up. After throwing up I felt fine. I am not taking it anymore. I'm going to call my obgyn, and have her prescribe somthing else for my pelvic infection.

I'm using this to be treated for bilateral polycystic ovaries, inflammed fallopian tubes, minimal fluid, and pelvic infection (caused by muscle cramps or spasms). =) On Doxycycline, I experience severe chest pressure, nausea, headache, trouble swallowing, and more frequent urination from twice daily usage.
Glad to know I'm not alone!