tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post8957114085528739354..comments2023-09-12T08:54:59.661-07:00Comments on Mirena & Rheumatoid Arthritis: Mirena IUD & Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Silicone ToxicityJodyNYChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13371808288164676408noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-9880394468233312882019-12-26T13:19:21.466-08:002019-12-26T13:19:21.466-08:00Jody, your story brought tears to my eyes. Reading...Jody, your story brought tears to my eyes. Reading this felt as though I wrote it myself. I started Mirena, ironically very close to you- 04/05/12. (I am currently on my 2nd one) Then I suddenly started having full body pains. I was diagnosed with RA, even though my symptoms did not quite match (pain would travel to different parts of my body, hands; feet; toes; fingers; knees; hips; shoulders; including muscles, not just joints and my chest sometimes) I also started having eye issues (severe chronic Dry eye and blepharitis) I too am on Restasis. I have dry mouth- so bad I have had to have several of my back teeth removed due to deterioration. My pain is sometimes debilitating. But X-rays still show no joint damage. My blood work is all out of wack (Vitamin D deficient and Iron deficient, for example. But I eat a very healthy diet of mostly raw foods and lots of veggies- very rich in iron and vit D. Now I can't close my fists. My boyfriend believed it was my IUD. I asked my OBGYN and Rheumatologist, both said it wasn't related. Several different medications for RA were not working. Most pain killers do nothing for me unless I take double the normal dose. I struggle with weight, even though I eat healthy and am very active (3rd degree black belt in karate) No one seems to know what is wrong with me. I just recently moved, so that meant starting all over with new doctors. My new primary very strongly believes all my issues are related, and that the Mirena is the cause. She recommended taking it out. I went home to think about it and to do some research. I have found a few things so far... But this blog... wow... it's me to a T!! I had to write and ask... it's been over 7 years now. I would love to know if things got better for you. I am wondering if I remove my IUD, if I will get better. So I am dying to know how things have changed for you since you had yours removed. I am hoping this one thing could change my life. 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I don't really know how it happen but there is power in Dr Akhigbe herbal medicine. He is a good herbalist doctor.Angelina Keffihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18014684659787535534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-12808654184541851492019-09-14T03:45:08.692-07:002019-09-14T03:45:08.692-07:00Headed to clock in for Wk and I slipped on wet flo...Headed to clock in for Wk and I slipped on wet floor. Go to Orthopedic doctor for treatment going through Workers Comp and told the pain I am experiencing now is from the arthritis seen on MRI scans showing long term RA that had shown to progress rapidly throughout mid to lower back, spine, and hip areas. These are all the same problems prior to removal I suffered. I was told that this device was mild, little aside affects at first and it would feel the same and oh yeah clear collection, no weight gain. What a joke!!! And Dr Twitchy said no problems showed arise affect wards. They disappeared afterwards but a simple fall and those injuries are quit similar in location of pain. caused that I thought I would get over and heal from. I suffered was the hell of 3.5 yrs Dr Twitchy the OBGYN pain caused from a device that damaged our bodies and will continue to cause on going pain. I have reached out but no one will challenge Mirena through trial and take the failed product off the market. And the horrible inhame treatment of Dr Twitchy should have concequences for refusing to remove and attested my side affects weren’t caused by the product he was so include to back up. There should be consequences when doctors push medication, treatment, devices that end up harming and causing negative impacts of our health and well being.3.5 YRS of Hell on Mirenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07119315825754164437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-76876321872609935332019-09-14T03:16:47.671-07:002019-09-14T03:16:47.671-07:00OMG! You are the first person that I encountered w...OMG! You are the first person that I encountered with same side affects. On the product I would call the makers of Moreno which are the makers Bayer Aspirin and call my OBGYN who refused the removal of the product caused me to have what I believe a miscarriage from mirena rejecting my body and stages of pregnancy, and definitely caused issues with the device releasing to many hormones in the body. I went to see an endocrinologist regarding weight gain and inability to get it off with constant excercise and diet, as well as breast lactating and my last child was 7 yrs old, hair growth on face, and lack of wanting to do anything, nor found anything worth entertaining or felt the need to accomplish goals I had always worked so hard to fulfill. <br />But just like you I really lost who I was and felt lonely, alone, and so confused like I was unable to think sometimes clouded. I have always been so completely positive school spirited extremely out going and during had felt so abandoned. And the OBGYN to remove it felt so hopeless bc he argued and refused to take it out. It felt like impossible with no way to remove what had plagued my life of side affects and confusion.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing 3.5 YRS of Hell on Mirenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07119315825754164437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-3068462476062157402019-09-14T02:48:04.664-07:002019-09-14T02:48:04.664-07:00So all these you named are caused by mirena? I was...So all these you named are caused by mirena? I was just diagnosed with having years of damage that show rheumatoid arthritis had progressed and causing current pain, tension, spasms that continue to show up after treatment. Before Mirena happy positive life with no health issues, no physical disadvantages or limitations, and physiologically issues.<br />I get in an accident and now feel the after affects and see the results of the product from hell of 3.5 yrs3.5 YRS of Hell on Mirenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07119315825754164437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-3498937704887668222019-09-14T01:37:19.768-07:002019-09-14T01:37:19.768-07:00Birth control from HELL- Mirena and OBGYN refusing...Birth control from HELL- Mirena and OBGYN refusing removal for 3.5 years. Also anyway one can provide treatment on arthritis and hand numbness and tingling causing pain when sleeping. I found out from MRI results I have arthritis that has shown to be there multiple years and has progressed more rapidly then normal. I have no one in family that has or had issues with arthritis in back hip region. cbach88https://www.blogger.com/profile/15055119834390394791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-72724611946743044972018-11-02T13:40:27.355-07:002018-11-02T13:40:27.355-07:00Did your pain go away?Did your pain go away?Michelle d.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14741541919499629876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-171934620245624262018-10-06T18:16:16.710-07:002018-10-06T18:16:16.710-07:00Hello. You lady's don't understand what it...Hello. You lady's don't understand what it has meant to me to find this. I had the iud placed 2 and half months ago and have been in pain ever since. The pain moved around from my hands to shoulders now in my ankles. I am calling the Dr Monday. I felt like I was loosing my mind. But on my drive home today o thought could it be related. I am now sure that is what it is. I was about to make an appointment to see a rheumatologist to see if that was the issue. I am 34. Thank you all for sharing this with us.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16845722122702381068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-63282350963755858572018-10-05T05:16:42.629-07:002018-10-05T05:16:42.629-07:00Update from the 1st of October post! I had the mir...Update from the 1st of October post! I had the mirena removed 24 hours ago. My joint stiffness and pain has improved by 50% already!!! Incredible...get it out if you have one. I also have an opinion that if you have an autoimmune condition like asthma or psorisis then a mirena is probably not a good idea. I cannot believe how much better I feel. The gyne didnt try to convince me to keep it in, she agreed it needed to come out. I have been put on zoley birth control pills now.I think it also helps with post mirena crash. Some people swear by the mirena but if you have the propensity for an immune condition maybe find another option. So relieved.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05062432989804039087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-19416297131950763622018-10-01T21:54:09.816-07:002018-10-01T21:54:09.816-07:00Thank you for posting this blog. I had my Mirena p...Thank you for posting this blog. I had my Mirena put in Feb 2018 due to endometrial hyperplasia and persistant bleeding. About 2 weeks after the insertion I felt extreme anxiety which lasted about 2 months. <br />The bleeding continued despite the Mirena being insitu. I called the Gyne and they said it takes a few months for this to settle. In the meantime I continued to go to the gym but progressively became very weak and stiff, my left foot developed a tendinitis during this time which is still present. The stiffness is like nothing I can explain. So, I started to modify my exercises as I simply couldn't do what I could do 3 months earlier!. The month of May came about and I actually had 3 weeks of feeling ok...the bleeding had stopped but I still felt very stiff after sitting for 15 mins or getting up in the morning. June 2018 the bleeding started again and progressively my back, hips and knees became more stiff (pain only present when the joint has been still for about 15 mins). Its now October and I have spontaneously developed wrist pain. Before the insertion I was very fit, going to the gym 4 x a week, eating clean and had a happy disposition. Now, 8 months after insertion I have had a period everyday for 8 months except for 3 weeks, I'm depressed, my relationship has been affected with my husband, I have gained 6 kilos in 8 months, I'm stiff and have pain in my back, hips and knees after sitting or lying for moderate periods. I'm seeing the Gyne on Thursday to have the Mirena removed. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05062432989804039087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-19255904272771901852018-09-08T05:19:09.605-07:002018-09-08T05:19:09.605-07:00This was really an interesting topic and I kinda a...This was really an interesting topic and I kinda agree with what you have mentioned here!<br /><a href="https://noan.net/hapcheta/bolki-stavite-artrit" rel="nofollow">https://noan.net/hapcheta/bolki-stavite-artrit</a><br />atif xhaikhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930570824595079707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-51483967588145187042018-08-24T15:05:57.822-07:002018-08-24T15:05:57.822-07:00Mine was dislodged and the symptoms went straight ...Mine was dislodged and the symptoms went straight away. When it was replaced they returned. The professionals cannot attribute symptoms to the Mirena because they will be sued. My Gynaecologist did not hesitate sending me to a rheumatologist and advised me to consider and weigh up my options. Jan Coplandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012636459653780117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-70644906926938912772018-08-24T14:57:45.664-07:002018-08-24T14:57:45.664-07:00When I read your account where it said you “couldn...When I read your account where it said you “couldn’t close your fist” I felt vindicated. As soon as I had the mirena the joint pain in my back, knees, elbow, shoulder, ankles and particularly in my hands started; even though I was on a strong prescribed painkiller. Unfortunately for me I had pre cancerous cells and after insertion of the Miren this improved. My choice is, do I risk developing cancer to get rid of the pain and regain full use of my hands to comb my hair and open a bottle of water? It may seem obvious but despite the risks that a hysterectomy presents I will opt for that and get rid of the Mirena. Why would I want to poison myself?? After reading your experience I will be requesting a silicone test this week. Thanks for sharing and good health to you all. Knowledge is power so get well soon. Jan Coplandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012636459653780117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-49798884406555891012018-08-17T06:37:13.582-07:002018-08-17T06:37:13.582-07:00Hi, I'm soo happy I found this blog... I have ...Hi, I'm soo happy I found this blog... I have mirena for 4 and half years, I have muscle pani, bones pain, stiffness, I could sleep all the time. I done all possible test, everything was always normal. I suspected mirena but couldnt find anything realeted to my problems on the web. I'm EMT and all the doctors sid that couldnt be becouse of mirena. My problems are geting wors every cycle, specially for the last 6 months. I was starting to loose my mind. I fell like I've been hit by a train every day. Please tell me how long did it take for you guys to feel better after you removed it? And sorry for my English, I'm from Slovenia. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295107565247003018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-52082605033267523962018-08-06T04:51:32.960-07:002018-08-06T04:51:32.960-07:00I read the above comments and I can't believe ...I read the above comments and I can't believe these evil devices are being put in women! I'm having my Mirena removed tomorrow and it cannot come quick enough! I had mine inserted 2months ago after the birth of my daughter as I was told it helps control Endometriosis as I suffer from Endo. Within days of having this device inserted I had a massive panic attack! My anxiety has been through the roof and I'm also depressed and very irritable. I have bad fluid retention,my hair is falling out in clumps and it's very oily. I'm so exhausted like drag your feet too tired to breath exhausted. I get sharp pains in my abdomen. My back and hands and right knee have been so sore and now my shoulder and wrists. I've been in so much pain in my back and shoulder that I can't sleep which makes everything worse. It's been worst thing I've ever done getting this horrible Mirena device.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17739154806844815296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-44635640874850427122018-07-16T12:54:09.155-07:002018-07-16T12:54:09.155-07:00I feel for all of you but am glad I am not alone. ...I feel for all of you but am glad I am not alone. I am 47 and had got my mirena 3 years ago. Shortly after I started having severe knee pain. I am a runner and was training for a race when the pain got so bad I could not continue running. I got t where I could not even walk without my knees flaring up so bad. Then last year I started having sever back and hip pain. I even had my spine fused at L4L5 even though in my mind I really didn't understand why this was happening. I have been extremely healthy my entire life. Then right after my fusion surgery the pain in my feet and hands became unbearable, and I had previously unfathomable fatigue. I could not function or get out of bed. I was a lifeless lump. It finally occurred to me that my own body was attacking me. I tested positive for RA and lupus. I had read that if you have a Mirena you have a 268% greater chance of getting RA so I went to my doctor and had that thing yanked out! Within 5 days my hand and feet pain was almost completely gone and I had my energy back. I'm still having extreme hip pain so maybe that is unrelated, but removing my mirena was the best thing I ever did. Getting it in the first place was the worst thing I ever did. Jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14125626185162519570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-12185499945740744412018-07-09T04:44:23.477-07:002018-07-09T04:44:23.477-07:00I too got my IUD inserted September 2015. A year l...I too got my IUD inserted September 2015. A year later, I was having bad back pain and constant uti's. My doctor couldn't find out what was the issue. I even went back to the gynecologist telling her I wanted to take the IUD out. She talked me out of it. This progressed to random stomach and back pain.I've been to many specialist including a kidney specialist with no relief. Today, I'm with RA (diagnosed) bad knees, back, overweight-some of my own doing, have bouts of RA in fingers, wrists, and ankles every now and then. I am getting my IUD taken out ASAP. My first thought was there was a link between the IUD and RA.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107210345325270028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-16840462428474960252018-03-20T00:18:52.501-07:002018-03-20T00:18:52.501-07:00Wonderful post!!! Genuinely loved this kind of pos...Wonderful post!!! Genuinely loved this kind of post. 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The Mirena IUD is very easy to pull out...Makayla,<br /><br /><br />The Mirena IUD is very easy to pull out on your own. That IUD aid my biggest and only regret in life. Years late, I have full blown RA & Lupus. I am on methotrexate and Enbrel.. So saddening, but this toxic piece of shit caused me a lifetime of pain and disease. Pull it out if you cannot see a doctor soon! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551557906870658517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-2168962807862081832017-11-29T21:34:01.725-08:002017-11-29T21:34:01.725-08:00I’m also curious to know any one who’s had the sam...I’m also curious to know any one who’s had the same symptoms; did they ever fully go away after having Mirena removed. Or did the IUD trigger an Auto immune disease? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062501071456284650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-11298388897412270722017-11-29T21:30:22.551-08:002017-11-29T21:30:22.551-08:00I am also happy I found your article. I am 22 year...I am also happy I found your article. I am 22 years old and have always been sooo healthy. 8 months ago I had the Mirena IUD put in and all of the sudden started having pain all over my body as the months have gone on it’s just gotten worse.. I have a family history of Auto immune diseases such as RA and Lupus. I finally went to see a Rhumatologist and he said there is no correlation between Mirena and the symptoms I have been having. They Mis Diagnosed me with RA and now think I have lupus or early on signs of Lupus. I can’t function I have been in such bad pain I just want to die and it’s random all over my body. I will be getting my IUD out probably this week I am hoping. Thank you so much for all this info��Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062501071456284650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-7018401379864929122017-10-06T19:49:35.878-07:002017-10-06T19:49:35.878-07:00I had Mirena inserted in March 2017. About 2 weeks...I had Mirena inserted in March 2017. About 2 weeks later, my feet started killing me every time I took a step after sitting or lying down for an extended period of time. I thought I had developed arthritis, but I couldn't afford to see a doctor. After 5 montgs, I decided to have the Mirena IUD removed, and guess what? My "arthritis" is GONE! Poof! I 100% believe it caused it. No doubt in my mind.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156693135655914846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-80370150208648432682017-03-18T00:51:07.394-07:002017-03-18T00:51:07.394-07:00People come through, often trespassing on private ...People come through, often trespassing on private property, and just hack away at whatever they want. It's sickening. <a href="http://www.bestvitaminsforall.com/ChelatedIron.html" rel="nofollow">Best Iron Supplement</a><br />john smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07655303417027257101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-81192411787561578732017-01-18T08:06:27.106-08:002017-01-18T08:06:27.106-08:00Hey Jessica.
After the mirena was removed did the ...Hey Jessica.<br />After the mirena was removed did the symptoms get better? Your symptoms sound very similar to the ones I experienceNusfarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07900952232557464536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462088703961627028.post-72934580355050559542017-01-12T05:03:43.177-08:002017-01-12T05:03:43.177-08:00I was on a copper T iud for 20 years. Had Mirena p...I was on a copper T iud for 20 years. Had Mirena put in 2 years ago. Pain in hands,shoulders, progressively got worse. Doctors, cortisone, chiropractor, physio and then hospitalised to find seronegative arthritis in hands feet and shoulders. Seronegative. ...not showing up in blood. Spoke to my gynae and rheumatologist about Mirena. Both said it's not linked. ...but that's the only thing that has in the last 2 years. Managed to get an appointment at another gynae in March and having it removed. ..glad to hear others have had a similar experience and that hopefully if I remove it I can perhaps live pain free again.Charshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06187826825413467366noreply@blogger.com