Mirena and autoimmune diseases

I have had my Mirena for 7 months. At first it seemed perfect. After it had been in for approximately 3 weeks, I got very sick. In the last 6 months, I have been tested for several autoimmune diseases, MS, Leukemia, etc. I have even been hospitalized. Of all the pain, migraines are at the top of the list. I have lesions all over my back and face, and my hair is getting very thin. I have been sent to a multitude of specialists, and all are in agreement - Mirena removal. At first, I thought they didn't know what they were talking about. How can an IUD make a person so sick? I have enjoyed not having periods and cysts, but this is no way to live. My doctor said that for most women, the Mirena is the perfect option, but for a small percentage of people, the Mirena can be so life threatening, that she looks for it to be recalled in the next few years. (This comes from a doctor with many years of experience.) I wish that everyone could have success with the Mirena, but it's like all medications, some like it, some do not. I urge everyone that is considering getting a Mirena to please do your research. AGAIN, I'M NOT HERE DIAGNOSING. I'M NOT TELLING PEOPLE WHAT TO DO. I'M JUST SIMPLY PROVIDING MY EXPERIENCE. I hope that since this forum is called Mirena side effects, I didn't hurt any feelings or step on any toes by adding my SIDE EFFECTS to the list.

Hello,
My journey with Minera started in September 2005, two months after the birth of my second daughter.

Previous to the insertion of Minera and the birth of my daughter I was under the care of a rheumatologist for chronic knee and foot pain. I was never diagnosed with any specific disease or disorder. When I became pregnant with my daughter in May 2004 all of my pain vanished. I stopped seeing the doctor and had a normal pregnancy.

My pain symptoms started to return shortly after I gave birth and in September 2005 I decided to have Minera put in. I had no problems with the insertion and after bleeding for about 6 weeks my period stopped. I had some cramping here and there but no more period. I felt great!

My pain symptoms worsened over time and I developed more problems. none of which I related to Minera. My problems were:

Terrible joint pain and swelling in my knees
Pain that radiates from my lower back to my feet
Pain in my right ring finger
Stiffness
TMJ
Insomnia
Hair loss
Weight gain
Irritability
Mood swings
Scarring acne
Fatigue
Lack of interest in sex
Swelling in my feet

I started to believe I had something really wrong with me. I did research and found a lot of my symptoms were in sync with Fibromyalgia. I started seeing a new rheumatologist who did tons of blood work and x-rays on me. After all the results came back she said I did not test positive for anything. She diagnosed my with rheumatoid arthritis because I had all the clinical symptoms. She prescribed prednisone and placqunel (sp?) for the arthritis which seems to be helping.

I was on a parenting forum I frequent the other day and I saw a post form a woman complaining about all the side effects of Minera. I did some research and found this site and another
http://curezone.com/forums/f.asp?f=713
It's like a light bulb went off. All of these things that I have been suffering with seem to be related to the IUD.

So I would like to hear from some of you ladies that have had Minera removed already. Do you feel better? Are your side effects gone?
Also has anyone removed Minera themselves?