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I had my demon mirena inserted in July 2004 after the birth of my...

Posted at 10:33 AM on Dec 05, 2008 by candygurl, #37106
I had my demon mirena inserted in July 2004 after the birth of my son. Since then my life has been one nightmare after another. I have had body/muscle aches, swelling in ankles and hands. Slight fever all the time, skin rashes, dizziness, depression, my hair texture changed, insomnia, and night sweats. I was so tired I couldn't even do normal daily activities. My mood swings were so severe I began to think I was bipolar. I have been to about 15 different doctors over the past 4 years and I have been diagnosed with everything from Rheumatoid Arthritis to Lupus to Graves Disease and after finding this blog and others I know realize it's my Mirena! I called my doctor and am having it removed ASAP! She agreed that is was more than likely the mirena that has been ruining my life for the past 4 years. I didn't equate my symptoms with the mirena because they didn't start until about 7 months after I had it inserted. It was SO not worth it. I would have MUCH rather had another child than to go through all this misery for four years. I can not wait to get this thing out of my body.
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Reply 11 months ago on Dec 10, 2008 by mj2008, #15182

Hello, I'm so sorry you have been having all of those complications with Mirena. Please know you are not alone because my story is very similar to yours. I have had the Mirena since April of 2008 and I have been steadily on a downward spiral. I have gained at least 25 pounds, mostly above the waist. In fact, I think I look 6 months pregnant. I was already prone to Depression before the Mirena, however I seem to be even more depressed now. I am also so incredibly fatigued and I have the worst aches and pains in my joints and tissues. I have just recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I feel that either everything is caused my the Mirena or, the Mirena is exacerbating another condition such as Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, etc. I am having the Mirena out tomorrow!!! Thanks for posting your comment and let us know how everything went after you had the Mirena removed.

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Reply 10 months ago on Jan 18, 2009 by zanerbodine, #16162

I have benn on the Mirena since March 2007. Thank you for the Personal information. I have has the same(dizzy) feeling going on for about a month and 1/2. Weight gain has been an issue!Have no insurance and have spent close to 10,000 in trying to find out what was going wrong! Thanks again! This manufacturer need to to get all of us women together and draw up a lawsuit! Thanks again foryour info! i relate totally

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