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hi Everyone, I have been on the mirena for four years and have ve...

Posted at 7:40 AM on Feb 26, 2009 by mirenahurts, #39369
hi Everyone, I have been on the mirena for four years and have very important information. Since my second child five years ago I had the mirena inserted. Since the insertion I have also started prozac for such bad anxiety. I never correlated the two until I have been recently doing my research. My biggest complaint with the mirena however has been my ACNE. I feel like crying when I think how this robbed me of the last five years. I spent most of my time in the bathroom trying to remove these huge cysts from my face. Thousand of dollars later on products and peels I am left with scars. Nothing helped and everyday there was a huge new cyst. It was awful, It effected my relationship with people, I was embarrassed and could not figure out why at 40 I was having such acne when I didn't suffer have this before. I am so mad for not researching this earlier. My other symptoms were headaches, extra fat around my midsection and feeling of nausea on some nights. needless to say after doing my research I wanted it removed. I called my docter and she only could see me in 3 weeks so I called planned parenthood. They removed it the next day. The doctor said the same side effects happened to her and that the company was looking for a new formula for the mirena but it was not out yet. Good News. 10 days later my face is clear for the first time in 5 years!!!!. My headaches are gone, nausea gone, and I have lost 5 pounds around my middle. Please girls take this out, I guarantee you are not imaging these symptoms the doctor confirmed them for me. No birth control is worth this. I feel like I have my life back. Good Luck. If you need any other info please post back and I will fill you in on more details, right now I have to get the kids to school.
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Reply 8 months ago on Feb 26, 2009 by nelsonla, #17485

Thank you so much for your post. I actually posted one yesterday. Something just told me to look up side effects and I found this site. (too bad I did not do this a few months back) Anyway, I see you had problems with the horrible acne too. Do you mind giving more details. I am actually getting mine removed tomorrow. I have had it in since late Oct. 08. What can I expect after removal? How was it for you? I have had so many different symptoms, but did not think it was the mirena because my Dr. told me the only side effects to expect would be some spotting and mild cramping for the first month. but this was not the case. and then came the acne. your acne sounds just like mine. how did you get your skin back on track? what about your weight. Any other more detailed info you can give me I would greatly appreciate. Thank you again.....
Keshia

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Reply 8 months ago on Feb 26, 2009 by bokkie, #17487

Please give us lots and lots of more info? Your post is an inspiration!!! Im having mine out after over 8 years (second one) in 3 days time, cant wait. My face makes me feel like a freak! My acne is that bad! Have you got any scarring left from the acne? Are you taking any vit or any other supplements? Thanks big time!
Cindy

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Reply 8 months ago on Feb 26, 2009 by madalynsmama, #17490

I am so happy for you. It's stories like yours that have made me realize that I definitely don't want this birth control to rob me of anymore then it has already. Thank you :)

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