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hiya, i am sooo pleased i came across your posting tonight i do believe it may actually have saved my life, as i was thinking of ending it all tonight, and due to the same reason i believe, as since having the mirena coil fitted i dont even belive i am myself any more i was once such a happy person so laid back and easy going, but almost 2 years after having the coil inserted i am unrecognisable to myself and my loved ones, on the days i actually do drag myself out of bed i am snappy, moody, nasty, indifferent to everything and sooo sooo sad and confused. this has been going on for a couple of months gradually getting worse putting terrible strain on my relationship and i am a complete bitch to people i come across to give you an example.... this morning i drove to the shops accidently left my indicator on and so an old man shoke his head at me, i jumped out the car and was screaming at the man (who was in his 50s and i am in my 20s) i was shouting such awful things and i swear i had no control of what was coming out my mouth "dont shake your head at me you f****n old pr**k who do you think you are i will knock you out" i am crying even writing this to you as i am sooo incredibly embarressed you have to believe that that is not me, it really isnt i hate it im ashamed which is why i felt i had to end it all tonight as i dont want to be the kind of person that has ruined an old mans day or intimidated an old man, id rather not be here than do these awful things, so i looked it up tonite and for the 1st time i feel as though there is an answer why i feel like this it is the first time i have made the link between these feelings and having the mirena coil but it finally all makes sense which is why i will not kill myself tonite i will go to bed excited that my life may change for the better tommorow, i will wake up give my gorgeous 5 year old son a kiss and head straight to the doctors to get this thing taken out before it is too late like the lady in your post, and then i will speak to you to helkp you with any information you need so that it may help others. thankyou (my tel number is in a private message to you) jenna x

Hello,
I too believe the Mirena responsible for many negative affects on my life. I had it inserted three years ago and since then my life has gone steadily down hill. I was studying for my PhD and in my final year when it was inserted. Since then I have suffered terribly from visual problems, headaches and migraines, have been unable to work due to the debilitating nature of the headaches and despite asking about the Mirena as a possible cause on several occasions to three separate GP's and a Neurologist they have all stated that it could not be as a result of the Mirena and deny any possibility of it being a cause. Having previously been a bright and bubbly character, my friends and family have noticed that I have become more withdrawn, generally depressed and lethargic. The Doctors have assumed it is as a result of the visual loss and headaches and visual disturbance, inability to move on my life, drive or finish my PhD. I agree that all these symptoms may be linked but have never suffered from depression prior to having the Mirena, or any other neurological problems, and find it all too much of a coincidence. It seems that the medical profession is generally unaware or in denial about the side-effects of this drug. I am more than willing to share any further information with yourself should you require it and can be contacted on my e-mail a.e.a.openshaw@ncl.ac.uk

Hello
I had the Mirena coil fitted in April 2008. After a long and rather unpleasant gynae history I thought the coil was the answer to my prayers. For the first few months everything seemed fine, no bleeding, not too much pmt hell and no pain. However in the past few months things have got increasingly worse. My pain can be debillitating and my mood swings are horrendous. I feel like I must now be clinically depressed. I am vile to live with and I cannot remember what it is like to feel happy and enjoy life. My behaviour is now affecting my relationship and yesterday I emailed my doctor (I'm currently living in Tanzania so its a bit of a commute to my home town of Newcastle in the UK!) to ask his opinion. I feel that most of my depressive symptoms and irrational behaviour are linked to the mirena coil. I am going to have fly home to get it removed in order to save my relationship and business! I'm a company director but my brain goes into a fog-like state where I am unable to function normally. I am supposed to be an intelligent successful woman but I feel just a complete mess. Today I have cried all day and achieved nothing.
I am happy to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to email me on janet@forsterssafaris.com

Hello,
I'm on my second coil, having had the coil for over 7years. My first was fine(5years), no side effects. Second one, i developed migraines and my mood swings are really bad, and I have a temper the cray twins would be scared of. I have never suffered with a temper always been very chilled person. Suicide some days feels very much an option, I did in my younger days suffer for a little while with depression. But now there are days I just dont feel. Never experienced that before.
I wanted to be sterilised, but the doctor said i was ' too young'. I turned 37 last month! How old do i need to be. He also said to get my partner to have a vasectomy.
Have you thought that the Lady in question may have been starting the Menopause. The sypmtoms are very similar. If i was you it might be worth reading up on that too.

Hello nina99,

Many thanks for your posting and yes I have given the Menopause consideration.

Regards

Paul

hi i have the exact problems im always hungry even when im so full im sick to my stomach i have the urge to eat i have dizzy spells all time any if i just stand up i get a headache im always tired and have really bad mood swings and im always depressed. at first i thought i was depressed because i was get fat because all the eating but even when im having a good day i feel bad and it even gets hard to take care of my 9 month old and its dangerous several times i have had dizzy spells that almost make me fall down while i am holding her and several times i will be sitting on the couch in sitting position while my baby crawls around on the floor and i will just nock out and fall asleep with no warning and wake up like five minutes later and my daughter is a fast crawler and i get scared because what if during one of those time she got ahold of something and choked to death. im currently waiting to get it removed. i hope this helps if you have more qeustions please contact me at tigers_pyro_crazy@yahoo.com