ok ladies. THANKS! now I know I am not imagining things. I had Mirena inserted 9 days ago because I got tired of taking the pill. I have never had issues with the pill just wanted to try something new. Since having Mirena inserted I have had abdominal pain (not severe) just more like pressure on my left lower side. Which occasionally causes discomfort when I sit, walk or bend over. The pressure/discomfort almost feels similar to the discomfort I experienced when I had IBS years ago. In 2005 I had my Gall Bladder removed and since then IBS has disappeared and I have not had issues with IBS. But with Mirena...I have noticed that although I am regular..there is strenuous work (straining) involved (of which I have not had to do since having my Gall Bladder removed). In addition I am having this horrible smelly discharge of which I have never had before. And lastly I have noticed that my thighs are getting a little pudgy and my lower stomach is getting bigger. I feel bloated. Needless to say I am going to have this removed ASAP.