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I had the copper IUD before and planned on getting it again after...

Posted at 6:12 AM on Mar 29, 2008 by curiousgeorgette, #28687
I had the copper IUD before and planned on getting it again after my son was born. I had very heavy periods with the copper, but loved the convenience. I love my doctor and she told me the Mirena was better (as did several friends). I told her I can't handle the hormones of bc pills, and she said not to worry because the hormones will not affect me. Within 2 days I began feeling ill but was told it wasn't likely to be the Mirena. I had my Mirena put in in early January and have had the same symptoms as so many of you. I have been on Paxil for anxiety for many years, but it has worked great. I recently had my first panic attack in 5 years after the Mirena was inserted. I attributed it to stress, which it still could be, but I used to be able to handle stress much better. I am tired, weak, anxious, FOGGY (am having trouble articulating my thoughts and usually write well) and I'm snippy. My skin is very dry, but I have been breaking out. I used to bounce out of bed, now I am lethargic every morning. I have an 8 month old who still wakes up to eat, so I thought that could be it, but I just knew something was off immediately. I wish I didn't have to wait until Monday to call my doctor. How could they not tell me this could happen?
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Reply 8 months ago on Mar 30, 2008 by prima, #6195

The hormone is the same as used in the implants in the arm, so if you had trouble with bc, you may very well be having trouble with this device.....

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