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I had the Mirena inserted almost 2 years ago. Over the past 6 mo...

Posted at 3:17 PM on Jun 23, 2009 by spinali, #42516
I had the Mirena inserted almost 2 years ago. Over the past 6 months, I have had horrible joint pain and swelling in my ankles, knees and hands. I have not been able to wear a wedding ring in 4 months. I hurt so bad that I can't sleep and recently I have felt that my fingers, toes and palms of my hands are cramping. My calves get so swollen, they shine and no one knows why. I have had MRI's, X-rays, innumerable blood tests, nerve conductions and a bone scan. Other than the bone scan showing inflammation, EVERY test is normal. Because of these increasingly debilitating symptoms, I started wondering if they were related to the Mirena. That is how I found this website. I had the Mirena removed yesterday and I think I may see some decrease in swelling today. Even though I still hurt, I am not cramped. I see that many people experience swollen joints, has any one had their fingers swell. My swelling never goes down, I have it 24/7. If so, can anyone share there experience after having the Mirena removed. Did your joint pain and swelling go away?
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Reply 5 months ago on Jun 23, 2009 by helen4692, #20890

hi
i've had mine removed for 10 weeks. when i had it in (only for 6 months) i was being tested for lupus, arthritis, had countless blood tests. the only part of which came back abnormal was my esr levels which were raised, which indicates inflamation. since removal i have got better every day, my joints which were incredibly painful before are now 99% better. my fingers were also swollen and i had to take my rings off. they are now fine too. hope this helps. best wishes.
helen

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