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I have had the Mirena since October 2006. My Public Health Nurse...

Posted at 6: 3 PM on Oct 07, 2008 by dmhenry, #35413
I have had the Mirena since October 2006. My Public Health Nurse suggested it...It was to help with my mood swings, such as crying all the time, and the feeling that something bad was going to happen. Once I got it,,,I noticed that I did not cry on a whim, in fact I could hardly cry! My nose and sinuses would actually hurt if I did have the need to cry...almost like my body was fighting the urge to cry. I did get neck pains and also I was not having my period for MONTHS! Until, I went to see a traditional healer and he told me that I was very sick...he gave me a special root to help me...and I bleed for 7 days straight..I felt so much better! and lost a little weight. But, the feeling of panic went away. But, now i notice that I am getting dizzy constantly, I cannot even bend to put my socks on. I walk with my hand on the wall to help me just in case I do fall....I have fallen 2 this week alone. I did have some neck pain recently, and I went to the doctor he basically told me I have fluid in my ear and it would take 6 weeks to go away...I told him about the neck pain in my neck on the right side...he never even bothered to check it. I am starting to wonder now If this birth control is even worth it...and I am seriously thinking of having it removed and then getting my tubes tied. I hope anyone out there who has the same symptoms like me would send me a message....******
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Reply about 1 month ago on Oct 07, 2008 by mitch, #13213

I, too, had the same symptoms as you are describing. I got mine in February 2007 until Feb 2008. My periods dried up right away, I gained 20 pounds, I had major back pain that made getting up from bed almost impossible, (I looked like I was 90), was also dizzy...I could go on. My advice would be to have it removed as I don't think once side effects like this start, they ever reverse. I have had mine out for eight months and am still dealing with the side effects, although they do fade. I do get symptoms though just before my period. Two weeks ago, I had my tubes tied. Wish I had done it in the first place. Best of luck.

Mitch

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