http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289 Just want to survey everyone and ask for responses for the following 3 questions: 1. how long did you keep your Mirena and if you no longer have it, why did you have it removed? 2. how many of you had your thyroid checked? who's came back abnormal? Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:44:25 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=20645 In response to your questions: 1. I had the Mirena for 14 months. It was removed because I had the hysterectomy. 2. I have not had my thyroid checked, but sometimes I have difficulty swallowing. I feel like something is in my throat. 3. I am in Phoeni http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=20645 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:27:27 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=20652 1. I've had my mirena in for 3 1/2 years. I'd love to get it removed but can't afford to. No health insurance. 2. I have not had my thyroid checked. 3. I'm originally from Indiana but I'm now in Texas. Where are you from? http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=20652 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:05:08 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=20655 I am in Tampa, Florida. Had mine out today after 1 year b/c of HORRIBLE SIDE EFFECTS http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=20655 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:31:03 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=20659 hi, I had Mirena in for around 6 months . Side effects were weight gain (10 Klo), mood swings, depression, severe acne on back, skin rash from scalp to the bottom of my feet which is itchy all the time, spotting after sex, bloating, sweet cravings I ha http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=20659 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:24:47 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=20669 1). I only had mines in for one week..... I decided to take it out because after 2 days I noticed massive mood swings.... I snapped my son's teacher up so bad that I was shamed & embarassed. I had strong craving for sweets-- cookies-cakes & chips which http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=20669 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:49:52 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=20699 I have had my mirena for year and half. And I am going fri to get thyroid test and I am 23 yrs old+ http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=20699 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:45:28 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=20712 Hi Greetings from sunny Kuwait! I am 45.5 years old and have experienced horrible periods since I was 12 yrs. old. My doctor's had all told me to have a baby and all would be better. Wrong! I had my first child when I was 36 and the next one at 38 and the http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=20712 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:51:47 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=20733 I recently turned 43 and I have had my Mirena in for 5 months now (inserted Jan 2009) and had not planned on having it removed, but after reading these posts and my own experience, I am having second thoughts. As for the thyroid, I was diagnosed wtih hy http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=20733 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:41:01 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=20773 I had the Mirena for 5 months. I decided to remove b/c of the side effects I had. Some of the side effects were really bad acne in my chin and neck area to include my back, chest, and arms. I gained 10 pounds, I noticed I was loosing a lot of hair, and http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=20773 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:06:21 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=20856 Hello from Montreal Canada. I just removed my Mirena 3 days ago after 8 month. It was the best decicion I took. I guessed it was Mirena after having tried everything to lose weight. I blamed it also on my Hypothyroidism. My weight gain started with the http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=20856 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:42:26 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=21874 Hi I'm really thinking about having my Mirena taken out. Soon after having it put in I started to feel like SHIT! My thyroid levels were checked and I am off the chart Normal level = 3.5 -4 My level = 92!!!! I have never had an issue with my thyro http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42289?item=21874