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Had my IUD inserted Feb 11 2009 with no complications. The first ...

Posted at 3:30 PM on Aug 31, 2009 by puddles, #44151
Had my IUD inserted Feb 11 2009 with no complications. The first 2 months I bleed non stop (had ultrasound to confirm placement and had my hemoglobin level checked). By July I had gained 24lbs and looked 4 months pregnant. My hair was oily, my skin was oily and breaking out, and I was no able to sleep at night. Only pro so far was the lack of my menses - only smearing for a couple of days every month. I had it removed since my husband had his vasectomy and felt great for 3 weeks... then the trouble started. I bloated up, and my GI system shut down. I was so constipated no matter what I tried it was unsuccessful. My back was killing me and I felt like my insides were falling out. My breasts swelled up, were warm, and nipples actually discharged a lot of what looked like milk!!!! (pregnancy tests -'ve). My headaches were monumental - nothing got rid of them! II also felt cold... it didn't matter how hot it was outside of if the humidex made it impossible to breath- I would be wrapped up in a blanket, and sweater and have the chills. had insane waves of nausea and vomiting and this lingering lethargy that would have me sleeping 10 hours a night (never heard my 1yr & 2 1/2yr old at night) and could nap at least 2x/day. My doctor repeated an abdominal and pelvic ultrasound and found nothing wrong. It is now 3 months post removal and I am just beginning to feel like myself. The back pain is still there but faint, unfortunately the weight has not come off and my abdomen is still distended but not as firm as before. I am praying as time goes by the weight disappears. I wish I knew all this before hand.
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Reply 2 months ago on Aug 31, 2009 by mommtoo3, #22662

I had my mirena removed 8/17/09 after having it for 9 months. In the 2 weeks before I became really constipated and still am not completely better. I am now on antibiotics for a sinus infection and that helps with the constipation but who knows when those are done. After the constant bleeding and then the nausea I had had enough and made the appt to take it out. Then the constipation started and did not get better after the removal. It has been out for 2 weeks and some energy has returned but that is about it. This sucks. Nobody knows why I am dizzy and getting blurred/ loss of vision. Hopefully just a sinus infection but I have lots of aches and pains all over that won't go away either, numb hands muscle cramps in arms and legs. I hope it gets better soon my kids need their mom back!

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