Ive had the mirena for 4 months.My doctor thought it would help w...

I developed reflux and gas after having the Mirena for 6 months and am now on Nexium - NEVER had any GI problems in the past. I also had cramping about a week before my period that felt like contractions - the best I can describe is that it's like my body was trying to push the thing out. I've had mine foIr a year now, but am probably getting it out soon. I'm training for a half marathon and didn't want to worry with a heavy period for the race (haha), but once that's over, I'll be calling my dr. I've also gained 10 lbs since January while trainig for 2 half marathons. How does that happen? Good luck!

hi there girls, i also have terrible upper stomach cramping, the nexium didnt help. Am awake again tonight with the cramping. Have either of you found out if this goes away if the mirena is removed? Apart from the stomach cramping under my ribs in the centre, i have also had hair loss and weight gain.

About a month ago I started to have severe cramping in my upper abdomen. I almost went to the hospital tonight it got so bad.

I just recently got the mirena....on Dec. 31 actually of 2008...I have always had stomach problems (IBS)...but I seem to be worse than i have ever been the past few weeks....extreme bloating, upper stomach is sore and gassy...get shooting pains now and then..feels like a damn contraction...nausea...you name it. I havent gone back for my follow up yet..not until mid February...I think I am going to get the damn thing removed!

OMG! And I thought I was dying! LOL I am having the same problems... I have been hurting badly right above my stomach. I have had a lot of nausea and gas. Also, I have had problems with diarrhea for the first 2-3 months of having it. I have had cramping and frequent urges to use the bathroom and go to the bathroom about anytime I eat something. And I fell butterflies in my stomach... and sometimes flutters like I felt when I was pregnant. I was never like this before. I spot bleed a lot. I wish they would have told me that the spot bleeding could be a daily event. I would have bought stock in Tampax and Always. LOL N e ways... I told my mother about the pain I had been experiencing and she thought it was my gallbladder. I went to my doctor and they ran tests. She told me that my gallbladder was fine. I called my gyno and told her about what I had been experiencing and asked her if it was linked to the Mirena and she told me it could be... that with time my problems would get better, but she would take it, but to think about it. After reading all of your postings I believe I will call and make an appointment tomorrow. I was just telling my husband how I miss feeling normal... well like I did before the baby and the mirena. Did anyone get theirs removed? And if so did your problem resolve?
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