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Posted at 12:20 PM on Sep 08, 2009 by hannibul1, #44351
I am also really glad I have found this website. I had my mirena placed in March 2006. I loved it, told all my friends thought it was a miracle. I have completely changed my mind. I have dizziness, headaches, joint pain and my PCP put on Lexapro for anxiety and mild depression in September 09. I have a 3 and 4 year old, but am so fatigued at times I don't want to do anything but sit around. I can not lose any weight. I tried nutrisystem and that didn't help. I am also having having a symptom that hasn't been mentioned on the site. I have done some research and noticed that the mirena can also cause blood vessels to constrict. In December 08 after having some (quite a few) drinks and smoking cigaretts at my husbands Christmas Party the next morning my forearms and hands were a dusty blue color. I have had this happen one time since. A couple of times the bottoms of my feet were a purple/ bluish color looked as if they were badly bruised. After researching the cause of this, the only thing I can find is that the mirena can also cause constriction of the blood vessels. Has anyone else had this happen???? I had and echocardiogram done, that was fine all my blood work has come back normal. Am seeing a neurologist, he has me scheduled for a nerve condition test, but he thinks I may need to see a vascular doctor.
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Reply 2 months ago on Sep 16, 2009 by cbug, #23027

I had Mirena inserted in June, 2008. I was miserable for the first 6 months with a swollen abdomen, sore breasts and pain when I sat a certain way. My periods have all but stopped happening, but in the last two weeks and since reading these blogs, I realize alot of what has occured to me over the last year and 1/2 is related to this device. I have had headaches, severe cramping (which I never had and I'm 42). Also reading your blog, I've had HUGE bruises or discoloration on my legs which came from no where and still after almost 4 months haven't completely gone away. I know each of us has different eating habits and lifestyles, but there are alot of common denominators on this site that can't be ignored. I've made an appointment to have mine removed. I currently believe mine has dislodged and is embedded as I'm experiencing severe cramping, breast soreness and again a swollen abdomen. I'm also going to take a pregnancy test today. Wouldn't that be something....42 and pregnant!! Whatever the case...I'll take my chances with mother nature. To heck with this device!!

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