I am a 38 yo woman with no children (yet) who chose to use the Mirena IUD as a safeguard and also because I have pretty much tried everything else out there as far as BCs go and can't tolerate anything. I have been a migraine sufferer for almost 20 years. I got the Mirena IUD inserted about two years ago and have to say, at first, the usual side effects I expected were fine. I had the usual spotting, cramps, etc. but no weight gain (thankfully) and no skin issues (again, thankfully); my sex drive was even good. However, like clockwork, every month, before my period, I get a migraine. I still do with the Mirena and have actually gotten two in one month within the past six months or so. Anyway, for about 6 months now, after the usual PMS symptoms and slight period, I continue to have the cramping and AWFUL lower back pain. The cramps wake me up at night out of a dead sleep and are almost burning cramps. I also have moodiness, my usual headaches every month, anxiety (never had that before but it does run in the family) and again, the cramps and back pain. Honestly, the lower back pain has been a constant since the IUD was put in. While I do have a bit of a stressful life, what with a full time job, home life that can be really trying at times, etc., I figured the symptoms were a result of that. The headaches, anxiety, cramps, etc. I just figured maybe it was a combination of the Mirena side effects I was told about as well as the stress. I am seriously considering taking it out. I am nervous because while I want to have a child and my BF seems to be on the same page, it's a HUGE step. I worry now what my body will be like after this is removed; will I be able to get pregnant, will it be difficult, etc. Again, factor in serious stress over thinking about it all. I just can't go on with the pain that I'm having and continue to have every month. I am a very calm, rational, fairly mellow person but I feel as though I have changed and think it could be a result of the Mirena and it's side effects. Any advice anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated.
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I am a 38 yo woman with no children (yet) who chose to use the Mirena IUD as a safeguard and also because I have pretty much tried everything else out there as far as BCs go and can't tolerate anything. I have been a migraine sufferer for almost 20 years. I got the Mirena IUD inserted about two years ago and have to say, at first, the usual side effects I expected were fine. I had the usual spotting, cramps, etc. but no weight gain (thankfully) and no skin issues (again, thankfully); my sex drive was even good. However, like clockwork, every month, before my period, I get a migraine. I still do with the Mirena and have actually gotten two in one month within the past six months or so. Anyway, for about 6 months now, after the usual PMS symptoms and slight period, I continue to have the cramping and AWFUL lower back pain. The cramps wake me up at night out of a dead sleep and are almost burning cramps. I also have moodiness, my usual headaches every month, anxiety (never had that before but it does run in the family) and again, the cramps and back pain. Honestly, the lower back pain has been a constant since the IUD was put in. While I do have a bit of a stressful life, what with a full time job, home life that can be really trying at times, etc., I figured the symptoms were a result of that. The headaches, anxiety, cramps, etc. I just figured maybe it was a combination of the Mirena side effects I was told about as well as the stress. I am seriously considering taking it out. I am nervous because while I want to have a child and my BF seems to be on the same page, it's a HUGE step. I worry now what my body will be like after this is removed; will I be able to get pregnant, will it be difficult, etc. Again, factor in serious stress over thinking about it all. I just can't go on with the pain that I'm having and continue to have every month. I am a very calm, rational, fairly mellow person but I feel as though I have changed and think it could be a result of the Mirena and it's side effects. Any advice anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated.
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