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Hi everyone, I am in Ireland.
I had my Mirena fitted five years ago.
About six months later I started suffering from the odd, what I would describe, panic attacks (feeling faint, palpatations, low blood pressure feeling, etd.). This only happened every few months in the beginning but then progressed to dizziness, etc. and generally feeling not 100% all the time! I finally got diagnosed with Vertigo last June 2010 (Serc prescribed). I NEVER connected the dots until I was researching online Merina removal and replacement (just to generally keep on top of my birth control). Then I was completely surprised to come accross all the other womean onlin suffering with the same and similar side effect as me. I never connected it all with my Mirena.

Anyhow, I had it removed 3 weeks ago and although I've had some wobbly days I can honestly say that I am feeling much better now. To recall I have to write down the side effects I have not been suffering since removal e.g.: No Vertigo! No panic Attacks! No faintlike feelings! I am left with low blood pressure feelings at night and first thing in morning. I am moving my head slowly and drinking lots of water. I am now reading all about the Mirena Crash!

The doctor who removed my coil discounted any connection with Mirena but I am not convinced. Are there any doctors out there who can shed some light?

I am now looking forward to literally getting my life back, the next few months will tell after my hormones finally settle. My poor kids and husband have born the brunt of these side effects. My kids think mummy is always sick with Vertigo. It has affected my everyday life so badly. I run a small business dealing upfront and hands on with the public and do not have the luxury of taking time off, so I have had to drag myself in and out feeling awful and try to pretend I am okay.

I have serious concerns about the side effects from Mirena. . . . WHEN IS ANYONE FROM THE MEDICAL PROFESSION OR DRUG COMPANY GOING TO LISTEN TO US?

March 24, 2011 - 7:38am

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