Hi there...I went to the doc today to have my Mirena removed,after only 2 weeks. I tolerated the freezing headaches, backaches, bloated feeling, crazy unpredictable bleeding, and my guy even tolerated getting poked a time or two. My last draw was on Sunday when my left arm felt so terrible, I couldnt stand it. If you have ever had an IV infiltrate, thats the same pain I felt. I could not raise my arm above my head without tingling, warm, burning sensation. All in all, I made the appointment first thing Monday morning. I went in today @ 10:30 am, with hesitation & a disconcerning look from my doc, in less than a minute, it was removed. I have to say, unlike most women, I never fretted about seeing my gyne. I have been going to the same practice for 20 years! Today i say my doc in a new light. When I explained my reasons for having it removed, and all the stmptoms I have experiences, he seemed unfazed, and doubtful. He didnt believe my guy could feel it, and thought I was overreacting on the others. It wasnt until I mentioned my arm feeling numb, that he became attentive. He didnt really come out & admit it was the progestrone, but I had my suspicions when I asked for another method of birth control. He suggested sterilization. Although I am 40, and have 2 healthy children, and am pretty sure my family is complete, however, its a big decision. In closing, I would just like to say to all of you, please do not let anyone influence your decision on Mirena. My sister has had hers for 2 months, and is doing fine. It is different for everyone, but you need to listen to your inner voice, and know if you are not felling well, and experience any strange symptoms, get it removed. I thought it would be a wonderful experience, not to have to worry about searching the drawer, but I would rather do that, than go through what I went through the last 2 weeks. I feel like myself already, and my guy has been so supportive, I know it was the right choice for me. Good luck to all of you!
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