Hi everyone, I just came upon all this yesterday and can't believ...

Hi! I am sorry to hear you have been going through all of this...Sounds similar to my story and I only have one child! Bless your heart for keeping up with twins! I had very similar symptoms as you have described--all very subtle and could be attributed to one or all of the following reasons: being a new mom, lifestyle change in that I am a stay at home mom when I used to work full time, and I do have an underactive thyroid. The thyroid issues have been around many years and not caused by the Mirena. Anyway, all of the symptoms could be caused by any one or combination of the mentioned reasons, but I know my body well and I believe the Mirena was making the symptoms worse--maybe not causing but I decided I wanted to be proactive about my health and I had it removed four days ago. I was extremely cranky the first day (no pain with removal) and the second day I started bleeding with pretty severe cramping. My cycle was light while I had the mirena for 15 months but it never stopped. This new cycle was 2 weeks early and pretty heavy still on day 2. I still have mild dizziness and mild headaches and I had one short episode of anxiety on day 2 post removal. It is also out of character for me to be nervous or anxious so I can absolutely relate to your post. I have not felt depressed for 2 whole days now and it feels wonderful! I have had great belly laughs and increased patience with my 18 month old and I have noticed a positive change in her behavior---hmmm... a reaction to mom's improved mood? Sad to think I was not disguising my mood very well. So, I know I have a ways to go, but I honestly believe I already feel better. I have read some posts talking about the Mirena "crash" that may occur 9-12 days after removal--I guess it is when the hormone is completely out of our system and our body needs to re-learn how to produce our own? something like that! Supposedly, increased depression and fatigue etc may seem worse during this time. Something to be aware of! I anticipate that it will take a couple of cycles to get back on track! I have a good feeling that I will be my normal happy self again soon. I have many friends that have really liked Mirena and I am glad for them that they found something that works for them, but I have accepted that I am sensitive to hormones, especially synthetic hormones. I would love to hear your success story because it will be successful! I wish you all the best!

I am experiencing the anxiety too. I had the Mirena for 2 1/2 weeks and felt toxic. I had it removed Jan 19th. I had the brain fog, mental confusion, vertigo, tinnitus, and all the physical problems, acne, breast tenderness, cramps, etc. I am very sensitive to meds and hormones. After 5 days post removal the brain fog lifted, 2 or 3 times it came back for a day. Now I haven't had brain fog for one week. However this last week I feel anxious. I can be just watching TV and I'll start feeling a little shakey. My PCP prescribed Prozac however I haven't started it yet because I was NORMAL until I had the Mirena in. I don't understand it either. And the medical doctors I have talked to about it don't believe the Mirena caused my problem, however I agree with the above posting the the Mirena may have enhanced a mild situational depression I was experiencing. The warning label for the Mirena says not to give to someone with depression. However I was not diagnosed depression and certainly felt very good, happy go lucky, lotta friends, loved life. Listen to your body, I am an RN and know enough about health problems to realize that something that severe and sudden onset had to be related to something they put in my body. I had an MRI of my brain because of the vertigo and it was normal. I am getting better though and you will too. I would give it two weeks to see great improvement. Mine is out 19 days and I'm good except a little daily anxiety. I'm so relieved.

I just stopped taking the Femcon Fe birth control pills because of all the side effects that I've been experiencing. I was thinking of getting the Mirena, but was scared at first because I didn't know how my body would react to it. I had taken Femcon Fe before I got pregnant and I didn't have any of these symptoms, not even nausea. I am now post baby (2 months to be exact) and it seems like all the pressures of being a new mom plus this birth control is driving me crazy. I was going to talk with my doctor about getting the Mirena IUD, but I still need to do more research. Thanks ladies, I appreciate the information.

Yes I too had all the horrible side effects and got mine out two weeks ago. I did not experience the hormone crash. I was expecting it but it never came. Many of the symptoms have subsided. The first one I noticed was my breasts went down to normal size by day 3-4 with no more pain. My hair stopped falling out too. By now, I cant believe how much clearer my mind is. I can actually remember things!!! I can carry on a conversation, get side tracked then remember what we were talking about and get on track again. I can concentrate! I am not retaining water as badly. I definately feel better mentally. My energy is a little better but not all the way back yet. I too was prescribed anti depressants but did not start them either because I truly believed it was the Mirena. Now I dont feel the need for the meds. Im still waiting for my sex drive to return and hoping it does by valentines day! LOL I think the risk of short term side effects from removal outweigh the long term effects from keeping it in. Im glad I had it removed!

I have had the Mirena now for 7 months now. At first I didn't have any
bad symptoms other than the constant spotting for 4 months. what a pain.
I did notice that my own body odor has changed, not bad, but just different
I had to change deodorant. I also find my female scent down below is off.
I have had 2 yeast infections which I have only had twice before in 20 years.
I was feeling really anxious and somewhat depressed last November. I
am sore and stiff in my body all the time.My eyes felt funny, like I am unable to concentrate while reading, almost a nervous feeling(jittery). I was also not sleeping well at all, I couldn't fall asleep or stay asleep. I went and saw a natropath beacause my MD said all my bloodwork is normal and has no answer for me. I started taking a b6 vit and omega 3-6-9 along with a calcium/magnesium anti spasm pill. I was feeling a little better till
Feb 09. I am all of a sudden feeling nervous/anxious again. I don't really think I am depressed but I don't quite feel like myself. I didn't even think
it was possibly the Mirena causing these symptoms. I just happed to be
looking on the computer for info and came across this site. I am going to
make an appointment with my ob/gyn to talk about taking it out.