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Is my Mirena IUD the culprit???
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by Doa'sGirl - Posts 20888
Hi
I know that there is hardly anymore here anymore but I don't know where else to go.
I'm starting to think that the Mirena IUD I had put in almost 3 yrs ago, is the culprit to my problems.
Here's why:
#1 I have NEVER had an issue with Acne. Right after (few months?) I got the IUD I broke out. My Dr put me on Yaz. Things cleared up for awhile, and I ran out. My nurse said "well maybe the Yaz evened out your hormone levels, you shouldn't need it anymore". Okay sweet! 2 months later, I broke out BAD. I called and they gave me some more Yaz samples. (phew, cause they are spendy) It didn't work. I took 4 mths and NOTHING. So, I stopped.. no need to take a pill when it's not helping.
I have delt with the acne (deep hot red big boil type pimples that never come to a heador to the surface) since. I've used several different products and I am NOT winning the battle. I have at least 2 at all times. (Thank heavens for Picasa2, so I can edit my pictures!)
#2 6 - 8mths after getting it I started having issues falling to sleep. I used to be able to drink a MTDew and fall to sleep shortly thereafter. I've never before had sleeping issues. These have only gotten worse. I delt with them and after taking several over the counter sleeping meds that would only wire me out.. I went to the dr and she gave me Ambien (generic) That was in January (2yrs after getting the iud) In June I stated noticing little things happeneing that now I can relate to anxeity. I had 2 huge blow ups at Doa when the dr said she would not refill my Ambien. I had a HUGE anxeity attack. I called a new dr the next day and got an apppointment. I had not slept a minute the night before so I was a HUGE Emotional mess. Sobbing to the nurse as she took my bood pressure.
The Dr gave me more Ambien (generic) saying she didn't have a problem w/ me taking it. Phew! I can sleep, kinda.
#3 Anxeity & Depression -- came in the last 4mths. But I am remembering back and they have happened in the past. I just didn't know what they were then. The Dr put me on Citalopram. It was absolutely horrible .. I took 2 pills and called it quits. There was NO way I could take it. I was 100 times worse than the day she gave it to me. She then put me on Zoloft. I felt better but in no way right. I was very down, sad, tired.. so she put me on Wellbutrin. I've been doing okay and have Xanax for when I am feeling major anxious. It helps but...
#4 Doa has mentioned this to me before.. I have a LOT of headaches. I didn't realize at the time, but I usually have a some sort of headach for at least 5 - 7 days a week. Some I think are from lack of sleep.
I haven't lost any weight, but I have no drive, energy or ambition to do anything. Which is probably just an excuse that I just need to get over! IDK
The acne is HORRIBLE.
Headaches almost daily
The heart palpitations.. I've had some
Anxeity is bad
Depression is there
Cant fall asleep no matter what
Ugh.. I just dont' know! Maybe I'm just trying to find a reason for what's going on with me.Just trying to blame it on something tangible! I fear that if I get this thing removed & get my tubes tied. It won't be the cause and I'll be right where I am today.
Can anyone give me any advice..
I know that there is hardly anymore here anymore but I don't know where else to go.
I'm starting to think that the Mirena IUD I had put in almost 3 yrs ago, is the culprit to my problems.
Here's why:
#1 I have NEVER had an issue with Acne. Right after (few months?) I got the IUD I broke out. My Dr put me on Yaz. Things cleared up for awhile, and I ran out. My nurse said "well maybe the Yaz evened out your hormone levels, you shouldn't need it anymore". Okay sweet! 2 months later, I broke out BAD. I called and they gave me some more Yaz samples. (phew, cause they are spendy) It didn't work. I took 4 mths and NOTHING. So, I stopped.. no need to take a pill when it's not helping.
I have delt with the acne (deep hot red big boil type pimples that never come to a heador to the surface) since. I've used several different products and I am NOT winning the battle. I have at least 2 at all times. (Thank heavens for Picasa2, so I can edit my pictures!)
#2 6 - 8mths after getting it I started having issues falling to sleep. I used to be able to drink a MTDew and fall to sleep shortly thereafter. I've never before had sleeping issues. These have only gotten worse. I delt with them and after taking several over the counter sleeping meds that would only wire me out.. I went to the dr and she gave me Ambien (generic) That was in January (2yrs after getting the iud) In June I stated noticing little things happeneing that now I can relate to anxeity. I had 2 huge blow ups at Doa when the dr said she would not refill my Ambien. I had a HUGE anxeity attack. I called a new dr the next day and got an apppointment. I had not slept a minute the night before so I was a HUGE Emotional mess. Sobbing to the nurse as she took my bood pressure.
The Dr gave me more Ambien (generic) saying she didn't have a problem w/ me taking it. Phew! I can sleep, kinda.
#3 Anxeity & Depression -- came in the last 4mths. But I am remembering back and they have happened in the past. I just didn't know what they were then. The Dr put me on Citalopram. It was absolutely horrible .. I took 2 pills and called it quits. There was NO way I could take it. I was 100 times worse than the day she gave it to me. She then put me on Zoloft. I felt better but in no way right. I was very down, sad, tired.. so she put me on Wellbutrin. I've been doing okay and have Xanax for when I am feeling major anxious. It helps but...
#4 Doa has mentioned this to me before.. I have a LOT of headaches. I didn't realize at the time, but I usually have a some sort of headach for at least 5 - 7 days a week. Some I think are from lack of sleep.
I haven't lost any weight, but I have no drive, energy or ambition to do anything. Which is probably just an excuse that I just need to get over! IDK
The acne is HORRIBLE.
Headaches almost daily
The heart palpitations.. I've had some
Anxeity is bad
Depression is there
Cant fall asleep no matter what
Ugh.. I just dont' know! Maybe I'm just trying to find a reason for what's going on with me.Just trying to blame it on something tangible! I fear that if I get this thing removed & get my tubes tied. It won't be the cause and I'll be right where I am today.
Can anyone give me any advice..
Landry is 4 ~ Ethan is 9 ~ Reiley is 11
Thu Oct 22, 2009 2:17 pm
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by Melissa6161 - Posts 45
Susie,
I don't really have any suggestions, but I feel for you! I don't think it would hurt to have your IUD taken out. Obviously, something is going on and you are not feeling the way that YOU want to feel. I would get it taken out and if the problems continue, then at least you have considered everything.
Do your doctors have any ideas for why you are feeling this way...why the headaches, depression, acne, not sleeping, etc? Have you talked with a counselor/therapist to maybe get to the reason why you can't sleep or the depression?
I hope you are able to get the help you need. I could feel your pain and desperation in your post.
I would maybe try and find another doctor that will help you figure out what is going on!
Good luck,
Melissa
Izzy 3/27/08
Abby 6/20/03
Logan Michael 3/23/01-8/2/02
I don't really have any suggestions, but I feel for you! I don't think it would hurt to have your IUD taken out. Obviously, something is going on and you are not feeling the way that YOU want to feel. I would get it taken out and if the problems continue, then at least you have considered everything.
Do your doctors have any ideas for why you are feeling this way...why the headaches, depression, acne, not sleeping, etc? Have you talked with a counselor/therapist to maybe get to the reason why you can't sleep or the depression?
I hope you are able to get the help you need. I could feel your pain and desperation in your post.
I would maybe try and find another doctor that will help you figure out what is going on!
Good luck,
Melissa
Izzy 3/27/08
Abby 6/20/03
Logan Michael 3/23/01-8/2/02
Thu Oct 22, 2009 2:45 pm
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by Doa'sGirl - Posts 20888
My first Dr.. the one who inserted it, didn't know why I was having the sleep issues. She put me on Ambien and tested my thyroid, premenopause stuff and said.. IDK. Then tookt he Ambien away. To which I just freaked out. lol
My second Dr gave the Ambien back and put me on depression meds.. She gave me the name of a Christian Counsler to talk to. But, I haven't called her yet. IDK why.. She said she didn't think it was the iud because I've had it in so long. I've been thinking about things since.. and am starting to put things together.
I haven't talked to her again about everything. I have an appointment in Nov I think.
My husband said that I can get it taken out if I think that's what I need, and that I could get my tubes tied.. Money isn't an issue he says -- lol ANYTHING to keep him out of the Dr's office! Grrr
My husband - Shenandoa nn Doa - has been VERY supportive, my rock! Lately, I've had these thoughts of .. If I just had NOT had Landry, I'd be fine. BUT .. it's NOT because of Landry... it's because of how I"ve felt since I had him .. Does that make sense???
Thanks for your thoughts.. I greatly appreciate them!
GOD BLESS
My second Dr gave the Ambien back and put me on depression meds.. She gave me the name of a Christian Counsler to talk to. But, I haven't called her yet. IDK why.. She said she didn't think it was the iud because I've had it in so long. I've been thinking about things since.. and am starting to put things together.
I haven't talked to her again about everything. I have an appointment in Nov I think.
My husband said that I can get it taken out if I think that's what I need, and that I could get my tubes tied.. Money isn't an issue he says -- lol ANYTHING to keep him out of the Dr's office! Grrr
My husband - Shenandoa nn Doa - has been VERY supportive, my rock! Lately, I've had these thoughts of .. If I just had NOT had Landry, I'd be fine. BUT .. it's NOT because of Landry... it's because of how I"ve felt since I had him .. Does that make sense???
Thanks for your thoughts.. I greatly appreciate them!
GOD BLESS
Landry is 4 ~ Ethan is 9 ~ Reiley is 11
Thu Oct 22, 2009 2:57 pm
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by Melissa6161 - Posts 45
Susie,
I would probably go and talk with a counselor just to kind of clear your mind/get everything off your chest that you are feeling. Maybe you have some underlying issues or feelings that are making you not be able to sleep, depressed, not lose weight, etc. Then after you have given the counselor a chance and it still hasn't improved, then you could get the IUD out and get your tubes tied. Do you want your tubes tied or is it because your husband will not get the V?
Trust me, I know the what would my life be like if I ..... Izzy was such an unepected blessing to our familiy, but financially, etc we would have been soooooooo much better off if we wouldn't have had her when we did. BUT, I WOULD NOT TRADE HER FOR THE WORLD!!! SHE MAKES OUR LIVES SO HAPPY! And, I know that you feel the same way about Landry.
I hope you are able to get things figured out and start getting the peace that you need.
Melissa
Izzy 3/27/08
Abby 6/20/03
Logan Michael 3/23/01-8/2/02
I would probably go and talk with a counselor just to kind of clear your mind/get everything off your chest that you are feeling. Maybe you have some underlying issues or feelings that are making you not be able to sleep, depressed, not lose weight, etc. Then after you have given the counselor a chance and it still hasn't improved, then you could get the IUD out and get your tubes tied. Do you want your tubes tied or is it because your husband will not get the V?
Trust me, I know the what would my life be like if I ..... Izzy was such an unepected blessing to our familiy, but financially, etc we would have been soooooooo much better off if we wouldn't have had her when we did. BUT, I WOULD NOT TRADE HER FOR THE WORLD!!! SHE MAKES OUR LIVES SO HAPPY! And, I know that you feel the same way about Landry.
I hope you are able to get things figured out and start getting the peace that you need.
Melissa
Izzy 3/27/08
Abby 6/20/03
Logan Michael 3/23/01-8/2/02
Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:13 pm
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by bankerangie - Posts 6384
Susie, I have never had an IUD, so I don't really have any advice. I really just want to give you a big (((HUG))).
Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:26 pm
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by Doa'sGirl - Posts 20888
Thanks Angela & Melissa!
Hugs Back!
Hugs Back!
Landry is 4 ~ Ethan is 9 ~ Reiley is 11
Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:52 pm
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by spacecase76_BZCL - Posts 6075
I think your Mirena could be the culprit. I'm not saying it is, but it could be. It sounds to me like alot of the problems you are having could have a root cause of hormones....acne, headaches, insomnia, depression, etc., all of those things could be based on wacky hormones. I had the copper, non-hormonal IUD for 6 years, and never had any problem with it. I do bad with BCP in general because of the hormones, so, there was no way I was committing to something hormonal long-term (cause, face it, 5 years is long term). I had thought about the implant, but decided against it b/c it is hormone-based.
If you don't want to commit to the tubal yet, could you get the Mirena out and use something else..non-hormonal? At least then you would know "yes it was the Mirena", or "no, it wasn't, I need to figure out what is causing all these problems".
((hugs)) I hope it gets better for you.
If you don't want to commit to the tubal yet, could you get the Mirena out and use something else..non-hormonal? At least then you would know "yes it was the Mirena", or "no, it wasn't, I need to figure out what is causing all these problems".
((hugs)) I hope it gets better for you.
Stacy~~Mom to Jade, Kitana, and James. Wife to Josh.
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Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:05 pm
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by Doa'sGirl - Posts 20888
Thanks Stacy! 
I appreciate it
I appreciate itLandry is 4 ~ Ethan is 9 ~ Reiley is 11
Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:27 pm
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by celinesoleil - Posts 88
Melissa6161 wrote:I don't really have any suggestions, but I feel for you! I don't think it would hurt to have your IUD taken out. Obviously, something is going on and you are not feeling the way that YOU want to feel. I would get it taken out and if the problems continue, then at least you have considered everything.
^^^ IA
Susie,
I am so sorry you are going through all of this.
I just wanted to add that I had a Mirena IUD put in in July this year and I haven't noticed any side effects so far ...too early maybe? I read all the paperwork they gave me before deciding on Mirena but I can't remember seeing anything on sleeping disorder ... I will have to find these papers again tomorrow.
I am sorry I am not much help---
Celine
Fri Oct 23, 2009 3:25 am
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by GardenGirl05 - Posts 6
Hey Susie! Well I can't speak for the Mirena IUD b/c I have the copper one, but it does sound alot like the hormones. When I had the MC earlier in the year, the Dr had to adjust my meds b/c the hormones took over and I felt exactly what you are feeling now. I am glad you posted b/c Mirena was going to be my choice next time b/c I wanted the lighter AF's lol.. Anyway I hope you start to feel better soon. Personally, I'm not sure I could go so permanent as to tie your tubes, maybe consider the copper IUD? It lasts for 10 yrs and it has no hormones to interfere with anything? Anyway I hope this helps and you get your answers soon! Take care< Shannon
If you live to be a hundred years old, I want to live a hundred years minus one day so I never have to live without you.
Fri Oct 23, 2009 3:05 pm
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by pal1 - Posts 2718
Sorry you are going through this. I think it would be a good idea to switch bc.
Here is one article about side effects.
GL - Peppy
http://www.ehow.com/facts_4867609_side-effects-mirena-iud.html
I tried to post the article but the formatting sucks. It mentions acne, mood swings so check it out.
Here is one article about side effects.
GL - Peppy
http://www.ehow.com/facts_4867609_side-effects-mirena-iud.html
I tried to post the article but the formatting sucks. It mentions acne, mood swings so check it out.
Sat Oct 24, 2009 10:12 am
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by Doa'sGirl - Posts 20888
Thanks Peppy... I appreciate it.
I was searching online and I ran across this lady in Medications.com. I literally cried when I read her post.
My husband agrees that maybe we should be getting it taken out.
I have had the Mirena for about 3 years now, I first started having noticeable symptoms about 6 months ago. I started having panic attacks out of left field. I am a very happy person, with a good life so I could not understand what was going on with me. I thought I was going crazy. My daughter had to go with my mother for about 2 weeks as I didn't want her to see me the way I was: having panic attacks, paranoia, depression, crying fits. I was put on celexa to help these problems. It worked for the panic attacks, but I'm still moody and can only sleep if I take a 2.0mg of klonopin. I have never had these problems before. I cannot say it was the mirena, but I doubt I have any other reason for it. I recently started getting really bad cystic acne on my face, chest, back, and even on my scalp. I have gained about 25 pounds and cannot get it off for the world. I only have one daughter and a lot of help from my husband and my mother, so I can't understand the feelings of fatigue that plague me. I have a horrible year. Just the anxiety and panic attacks alone have changed me completely. I thought I was abnormal and sometimes just wanted to die. I do feel better, but as I read, I wonder if taking it out will help with the weight, acne and fatigue as my other problems seem to have just vanished after only 2 weeks on celxa, which I thought strange but was thankful nonetheless. I spoke with my doctor today about removal and she gave me a rx for the acne and said we should think about it.... I think I'm all thought out.....-- By [url=mhtml:{B9816279-F6A8-488F-81BA-38189BECAF40}mid://00000028/!x-usc:http://www.medications.com/member/egm1223]egm1223[/url] | [url=mhtml:{B9816279-F6A8-488F-81BA-38189BECAF40}mid://00000028/!x-usc:http://www.medications.com/effect/view/44243]<font size="2">Reply</font>[/url]<font size="2"> </font>
I was searching online and I ran across this lady in Medications.com. I literally cried when I read her post.
My husband agrees that maybe we should be getting it taken out.
I have had the Mirena for about 3 years now, I first started having noticeable symptoms about 6 months ago. I started having panic attacks out of left field. I am a very happy person, with a good life so I could not understand what was going on with me. I thought I was going crazy. My daughter had to go with my mother for about 2 weeks as I didn't want her to see me the way I was: having panic attacks, paranoia, depression, crying fits. I was put on celexa to help these problems. It worked for the panic attacks, but I'm still moody and can only sleep if I take a 2.0mg of klonopin. I have never had these problems before. I cannot say it was the mirena, but I doubt I have any other reason for it. I recently started getting really bad cystic acne on my face, chest, back, and even on my scalp. I have gained about 25 pounds and cannot get it off for the world. I only have one daughter and a lot of help from my husband and my mother, so I can't understand the feelings of fatigue that plague me. I have a horrible year. Just the anxiety and panic attacks alone have changed me completely. I thought I was abnormal and sometimes just wanted to die. I do feel better, but as I read, I wonder if taking it out will help with the weight, acne and fatigue as my other problems seem to have just vanished after only 2 weeks on celxa, which I thought strange but was thankful nonetheless. I spoke with my doctor today about removal and she gave me a rx for the acne and said we should think about it.... I think I'm all thought out.....-- By [url=mhtml:{B9816279-F6A8-488F-81BA-38189BECAF40}mid://00000028/!x-usc:http://www.medications.com/member/egm1223]egm1223[/url] | [url=mhtml:{B9816279-F6A8-488F-81BA-38189BECAF40}mid://00000028/!x-usc:http://www.medications.com/effect/view/44243]<font size="2">Reply</font>[/url]<font size="2"> </font>
Landry is 4 ~ Ethan is 9 ~ Reiley is 11
Sat Oct 24, 2009 4:28 pm
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by aesemann - Posts 16
Hi, I've never posted in NSH but lurk often. I had my IUD in for a little over 2 yrs. After about a yr I had issues with sleep, anxiety, and breaking out. It seemed like no matter how often or what drug store products I used nothing helped. It also seemed like all of a sudden losing weight took 3 times as much work. I had my IUD taken out November of 2008, and by the new year I was starting to feel like myself. I had it removed because I felt it was causing side effects and b/c we decided to ttc. After 4 months of being Mirena free I felt great, I started doing yoga to help ease my remaining anxiety. If you truly feel you want to take it out go for it just remember it will take time for your body to go back to normal, and everyone is different. Also talking with a counselor can't hurt. I say follow your gut on this one. Good luck to you.
Sat Oct 24, 2009 11:39 pm
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by rn_amanda87 - Posts 78
I have had the Mirena IUD for 11 months. I have a love/hate relationship with it. I LOVE that I don't have to worry about taking a pill or using other methods of protection... it's just there doing it's job and I don't have to even think about it. BUT, in the last month I have started having acne. I told my husband I feel like my face is 13 again lol. Also, every now and then I will start cramping really bad for no reason at all. I've thought about having it removed sometime at the start of the new year. We don't want another baby yet, but I don't like the cramping and the acne. Even though I don't like being on pills, I may just see what kind the dr would suggest. I havent had any of the emotional experiences you have, but I can relate to the acne.
I hope things get better hun
I hope things get better hun
Mommy, Navy Wife, & RN
Grace Marie 7-13-07 and Hailee Joy 9-20-08
Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:02 am
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by Doa'sGirl - Posts 20888
Thanks to everyone who responded to me in some way or another. I really appreciate it!
I am definitely going to get it taken out!
I think I can add hairloss to the list.. I have VERY Thick hair, but recently I cant seem to cover the definite part that runs down the back of my head.. I HATE it! Have to wear my hair up nearly ever day.
Just another notch in the Makes me feel great catigory! sigh
Anyway.. thanks again!
God Bless ya'll!
I am definitely going to get it taken out!
I think I can add hairloss to the list.. I have VERY Thick hair, but recently I cant seem to cover the definite part that runs down the back of my head.. I HATE it! Have to wear my hair up nearly ever day.
Just another notch in the Makes me feel great catigory! sigh
Anyway.. thanks again!
God Bless ya'll!
Landry is 4 ~ Ethan is 9 ~ Reiley is 11
Mon Oct 26, 2009 1:23 pm
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by pal1 - Posts 2718
Doa'sGirl wrote:Thanks to everyone who responded to me in some way or another. I really appreciate it!
I am definitely going to get it taken out!
I think I can add hairloss to the list.. I have VERY Thick hair, but recently I cant seem to cover the definite part that runs down the back of my head.. I HATE it! Have to wear my hair up nearly ever day.
Just another notch in the Makes me feel great catigory! sigh
Anyway.. thanks again!
God Bless ya'll!
Glad we were able to help. I think with what you can find online and what others have gone through - it sounds like it is the culprit. I hope once you have it removed things go better for you.
GL
Peppy
Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:44 pm
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by mo-mo - Posts 6016
Hey Sus,
Sorry to hear you are going through soo much. I have the Mirena IUD for almost two years and my only problem with it is my actual period...they last for 10 days of spotting. It will have a 4 day cycle then go away for 1-2days then goes back spotting for a whole week. Also *TMI ALERT* the blood has a horrible odor to it. It's embarrasing.
I have also thought about getting it taken out, but I am horrible at taking the pills.
Anyways, I hope that you feel better soon. I'd still go see a counselor. I've found that it really helps...I've been seeing one for about a year now and it's really help.
Take care (((HUGS))) and <3
Mo
Sorry to hear you are going through soo much. I have the Mirena IUD for almost two years and my only problem with it is my actual period...they last for 10 days of spotting. It will have a 4 day cycle then go away for 1-2days then goes back spotting for a whole week. Also *TMI ALERT* the blood has a horrible odor to it. It's embarrasing.
I have also thought about getting it taken out, but I am horrible at taking the pills.
Anyways, I hope that you feel better soon. I'd still go see a counselor. I've found that it really helps...I've been seeing one for about a year now and it's really help.
Take care (((HUGS))) and <3
Mo
Tue Oct 27, 2009 1:56 pm
