I had Mirena put in about 5 weeks ago to control heavy periods. A...

I had the exact same problem with the Mirena. The dizziness was so severe I almost passed out a few times, which was really scary being a stay at home mom with a 1 year old! Well, I dealt with that for 9 months, thinking it would get better, but it didn't. I had it removed 7 months ago and was also told that it was not the Mirena causing the dizziness. The dizziness is almost completely gone now (it lingers a little around my time of the month) and the lightheadedness dissappeared a few days after removal! It IS the Mirena and I would insist that they remove it. Good Luck to you.

I had the dizziness and anxiety right away. I also had a general unwell feeling. I gained 5 lbs in one week. My doctor told me that no one had ever complained about this product. It was a huge mistake for me to have it inserted. I insisted on removal after only 3 weeks, I still don't feel completely better, but I am 80 percent there. Good luck

I had severe dizziness/lightheadedness/brain fog that only got worse over the course of the 5 months that I had the Mirena. Like you, I couldn't exercise, heck, I couldn't even close my eyes in the shower or I would fall down. It was terrifying. I had it removed in Feb and the brain fog went away fairly quickly...like about a month (it was so bad that it was hard to function at work, I would stop mid-sentence because I would forgot what I was about to say). The dizziness got milder and milder, and like the previous poster, only seems to come back around my cycle....although not nearly as bad as while on the Mirena. It is ABSOLUTELY the Mirena!!! I think it is the progestin in it, personally, which does NOT just stay local....my blood tests confirmed that! Please don't hesitate to email me if you have any questions about my experience. Taking it out was a snap, less uncomfortable than a pap and took only a second. Take care.....please.

Thanks for the replys. I actually just called the doctor and told them I want it taken out. They are actually seeing me this afternoon. I hope that the side effects wear off soon. I'm hopeful since it hasn't been in that long. Wish me luck and I'll let you know how the symptoms improve. I'm hopeful. Thanks for the input.

I can't believe I'm finally discovered the truth about Mirena. I got the Mirena in August and suddenly I've come down with this very bad dizziness (or 'brain fog' as everyone calls it) and dry eyes for the last 2 weeks and it's getting worse, although I keep telling myself it will go away. I never put the 2 and 2 together, but now I'm very sure it's the Mirena that's doing this to me. I've always wondered what the heck was wrong with me, but after reading all these postings, I'm getting this crap out on my next appointment.

Wow, I had such dizziness, head ache and brain fog while at the movies with some friends I had to leave the theater. As I stumbled out, people must have thought I was on something serious. I have 5 kids and I feel like I can't hold it together. It's this brain fog! Hard to explain to others, but reading your comments makes me think --yes that is how I feel. It's coming out tomorrow.

owww yeah i am hating this mirena its been almost 1 month that they inserted this evil device in me and i been fealing so sad depressed cramping that its even making my gallstone pain worse weak fatigue blurry vission dry watery eyes hair loss leg crampand the worst i hate fast heart palpitations and not in the mood for sex all that bad stuff im going to call and make an app to get it removed asap i feel like i cant even take good care of my lil 10 month twin babies i dont recomend mirena to anyone i already have 5 kids i think i should just tie my tubes and forget all them hormone meds to prevent pregnancy.... good luck to everyone