One for the ladies ..MIRENA coil.

[Cat111]

Hello ladies

Anyone on here had experience with MIRENA coil.

I had one fitted last month and I've not quite felt right since.

Not sure if it's just a flair up and i waa due one or if it's the hormones in the coil causing havoc with my body and it's triggering it.

I've had a good 6 month stint until this was fitted.

Thanks x

[Someonesmother]

I had terrible time with the Mirena, pretty sure it triggered my autoimmune disease. I had pain and felt terrible the 3 years I had it in but no one would listen to me that it was that causing it. There is so much info now out there about the Mirena and the trouble women are having with it, but I think the drug companies have done exceptionally well and convinced Drs that it is the bees knees, just like thalidomide was back in the day for morning sickness. Some women have no trouble at all with it, but for me, it was a nightmare. I am glad is over.

[Cat111 in reply to Someonesmother]

Thank you for your reply

Ive got an apointment on Thursday to check on it and i won't be leaving till they take it out.

[Someonesmother in reply to Cat111]

It just doesn't suit some people but it is hard to get the medical profession to listen. I had three gynys tell me it was not the mirena. As soon as it was out most of my symptoms disappeared over the next few months. I know lots of women have no trouble but you know if it isn't right for your body.

[JEM95]

Yes - I have one, but have had one for a long time before Mr RA came into my life (not the same one I hasten to add - I’m on my third!).

If you have any doubts I would talk to your GP.

I assume you are having regular blood tests, maybe these will help to identify whether your RA is under control, or whether it’s the Mirena making you feel poop.