Mirena - Madness or Myth? Class Action started??? TMI for some...
Well, I am a little bit of a pickle and not sure what to think about Mirena now after a few websites...
I had my mirena inserted in September, and so far been going good. Bleeding alot more than what they told me, but have been reassured it will settle down. Then a fortnight ago I started getting severe pains in my right lower abdomen shooting down into my right leg - 6-7 times a day. Enough to make me stop and GASP...
Anyways, there was a few other things that didn't seem right, so I rang the clinic. I was told it was normal and that I should see how I go, if it still happens over a week to call them. Now the pain is still there, but only 3-4 times a day, but still as painful. I have been 'spot' bleeding every 3-4 days, not even for a full day, bright blood.
When I rang the clinic today and explained, and that I thought I was about 15 days overdue for a period, she told me abruptly that I wouldn't get them anymore and not to worry. When I asked why I was in pain, she told me that it was normal... ???
She reluctantly booked me an appointment next Tuesday.
So I started googling and someone on here gave me a website to go see - CureZone. And then I started looking at other sites too... And it started to scare me... I know that the majority of people are ok on Mirena, but a 20% rate of bad side effects? And over 50% taking it out in the first 3 years?
Here are some of the other severe side effects (ones with tick are the ones I get too)
CHRONIC fatigue v
CONSTANT bleeding (up to 9 months)
Heavy bleeding and clotting v
SEVERE Lower abdominal pain (cramps) v
SEVERE joint and pelvic pain
SEVERE Acne or other skin problems v
DEBILITATING Back pain
SEVERE bloating v
SEVERE weight gain v
SEVERE Headache v
SEVERE Mood changes and wood swings v
Constant Nausea
Loss of hair v
Vaginal Dryness v
SEVERE depression and feeling of hopelessness v
Decreased Libido
Increased body hair v
Dry skin v
Incontinence and constipation v
Many many more
I have identified that since it went in, I have started going BONKERS. I actually had to start taking Antidepressants because of my moods - I am sooooo sad, and moody, and really really snappy at EVERYONE. I have severe acne now - I never have pimples, not even when I was a teenager...
And so many other symptoms.
So sufferers are organising a Class Action in America, and now the UK too against the company. I want to find out what is wrong with me, the pain in my body, but I am freaking out now too that it is really stuffing up my body - anyone the same??????
I am also really scared they will talk me out of removing it at the clinic...
Opinions PLEASE!
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