Signed the Mirena petition which all of you should too. So many ...

Hi Redshrimp,

I am responding to your post. I suffer from endometriosis which is the most painful and frustrating thing I have ever had to endure. I have tried every form of Birth Control out there to try and stop the pain and slow my cycle down only to find out that it was triggering my migraines. I had not been on any form of Birth Control for at least 9 years. I lived in pain and resorted to having to take pain killers on a regular basis. Eight months ago a female doc had mentioned the mirena and how it would be my saviour. She told me it would stop my periods, take away the pain and I would not get headaches. It sounded great since I thought there was no hope. So in September 2008 I had the mirena put in. I thought it was the best thing ever. I raved to everyone and told them they had to get one. With that being said I would not have connected any of my symptoms to this mirena because it didn't even cross my mind, I though it was just me.

I have been super moody. I am constantly yelling at my boyfriend for no reason. Everything bothers me. I get angry easily, frustrated, I'm always tired and it takes absolutely everything for me to get out of bed in the morning. I'm always tired for taht matter, I feel bloated, fat, I'm retaining water, my goodness I even thought I was pregnant and took a test only to find out I wasn't. My breast you cannot even touch.

I recently have been dizzy lots, I am losing hair. It is alot thinner than before and I had some friends and family comment on it, because honestly I hadn't even noticed and now I cannot figure out how I did not. My finger tips are numb and my feet are always tingling. the past 5 days or so I have been so anxious which I have never felt before. I have no idea why. I started cramping again which I have not had in the eight months that I have had this stupid thing in. I am now having to take my pain killers again and the pain is still there and stronger than ever. I have put on weight which has not helped how I feel.

I have felt depressed now for some months. I kept telling my boyfriend that I was not happy and I think it was better to end the relationship because I thought it was him and I just didn't want to be with him. Poor guy. He has stuck with me and like ever other man out there doesn't think that the mirena could make me feel like this. Now I ask myself why not? If you are on regualr Bith Control there are different doses. You can get moody, or really emotional and they change the dose or you try a different type of pill right? I know the mirena has one small dose but who's to say that our bodies are not changing and producing more estrogen than before. I am sick and tired of feeling like this. I cry all the time, I hate myself for yelling, and snapping for no reason. It is so frustrating, especially to hear that you are fine. Well you know what? We know our own bodies best so if any of you out there are feeling any of these, know that you are not alone and your not crazy.

I am having mine taken out after work today. I can't wait. I just want to get back to normal and honestly all of these symptons are not worth it. I would rather take the pill and have migraines, or pain killers then endure what I am right now. Just so you all know, I have never had any of these symptoms before. It's kinda scary if you ask me.