Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Nas on May 31, 2022, 09:11:48 PM
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Mirena went in at 11am.
Cramps and bloating are brutal!
Like severe period pain.
Someone tell me that it gets better?
:'(
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Hi Nas
Just wanted to send a hug as I know you have been through it lately. I don’t know anything about the mirena but I expect as with all procedures that are invasive your body reacts. I may be offered one too as having 3rd hysteroscopy next week to investigate post menopausal bleeding and increased womb lining. Hopefully your symptoms will settle down soon, get plenty of rest if you can. X
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Thanks Queen 🌸
You are right of course and a settling in period is needed now.
It just seems that every school break i get, it’s spent dealing with a menopause issue, every time! Easter it was bladder, Christmas was bleeding and so on. I’m so jealous of my colleagues who are oblivious to the perils of hormones!
Oh well, onwards and upwards! 🤞
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Hi Nas
I tried reaping earlier but it wouldn't work, so hope this does 😂
Ive had the mirena for many years and had no problems at all( no bleeding, no bloating etc)
my last insertion 2021, I was told is a new make and takes time to settle down, I'd say 3 to 6 months for me but part of that was the hrt I was on too
Hooe your feeling better soon
Les xox
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I don’t know anything about the mirena, just wanted to send a virtual hug and hope it gets better real soon. So sorry you’re always having to deal with something on your time off!
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Sorry to hear you are in pain, Nas. I have not tried the mirena but my friend does and finds it brilliant. I really hope the cramping passes soon.
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Thanks all.
I will be okay im sure.
I’ve also got a rather painful trapped nerve in my left arm
( which I use) so feeling rather fed up today.
Anyway, time for a cuppa and a kit kat I think 💪🙂
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Thanks all.
I will be okay im sure.
I’ve also got a rather painful trapped nerve in my left arm
( which I use) so feeling rather fed up today.
Anyway, time for a cuppa and a kit kat I think 💪🙂
Ouch. I hate trapped nerve pain. A cup of tea and chocolate is a great idea. :)
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I will be honest, I don’t feel great, a bit spaced out, foggy head and jittery. How much of this is Mirena and how much is Oestrogen too low, I don’t know. I just feel ‘ odd’ and need to get it fixed before Monday.
Have made the fatal mistake of googling Mirena side effects and not sure I like what I’m reading :-\
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I will be honest, I don’t feel great, a bit spaced out, foggy head and jittery. How much of this is Mirena and how much is Oestrogen too low, I don’t know. I just feel ‘ odd’ and need to get it fixed before Monday.
Have made the fatal mistake of googling Mirena side effects and not sure I like what I’m reading :-\
I am sorry you are feeling this way. I can understand you feeling anxious. From what I have read it can take time for the body to adjust to it. I wonder if some of what you are feeling could also be anxiety. I know you were anxious about starting it too. For me, when I read up on side effects of anything I feel I have them all.
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Thanks Flossie,
Yes anxiety seems to have kicked in a bit.
I suppose it’s because I know I need Oestrogen and I can’t seem to tolerate what I need, without bleeding. Mirena is like my last option really.
Trying hard to feel normal and focused, but just not today :'(
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Thanks Flossie,
Yes anxiety seems to have kicked in a bit.
I suppose it’s because I know I need Oestrogen and I can’t seem to tolerate what I need, without bleeding. Mirena is like my last option really.
Trying hard to feel normal and focused, but just not today :'(
I wonder if you may be putting pressure on yourself? If you are thinking you must tolerate this no matter what, it could make you panic. I know for me I need to take it hour by hour. Maybe if you tell yourself you will just get through the next hour?
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Right again Flossie.
Seems to be a perpetual cycle right now.
Each half term at work, is spent just ‘ getting through’.
Then comes the break ‘ phew’ .
And then starts the menopause issues to tackle!
Christmas holidays - bleeding constantly
Half term break - Stomach cramps
Easter holidays- bladder
Half term- Mirena side effects
🤦♀️😥
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Right again Flossie.
Seems to be a perpetual cycle right now.
Each half term at work, is spent just ‘ getting through’.
Then comes the break ‘ phew’ .
And then starts the menopause issues to tackle!
Christmas holidays - bleeding constantly
Half term break - Stomach cramps
Easter holidays- bladder
Half term- Mirena side effects
🤦♀️😥
That sounds so tough for you. No fun being poorly when it is meant to be a time you can relax.
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No fun 😥
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No fun 😥
I am sorry, Nas. I hope you can manage to rest tonight. Maybe lying in bed listening to an audio book or something entertaining could help you to relax. I am thinking of you.
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Thanks Flossie. Will try.
How are you doing?
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Hi Nas
I had a mirena in peri due to 'gore movie' bleeding issues. Had it fitted under GA (severe health anxiety) and so it took me a couple of days to get over those effects. I can remember it did feel weird, difficult to describe, and I think some of that was not knowing what to expect. I believe I've also mention ablation and cauterisation to you previously.
Anyway, my experience was that the immediate effects, including cramping, settled within a month. However, it took six months for the mirena to totally stop my periods (wasn't through meno, I had blood tests). At this point, I felt I had my life back, at least from the horror film bleeding and constant anaemia. I wasn't just surviving my body and instead could make plans and stay vertical.
One of my daughters has recently had a coil fitted (contraception) and she found cramping, bloating and a bit of bowel disturbance for six weeks or so. Seems to have settled now.
Re: other published side effects, yeah, health anxiety is great for ensuring we look all those up. I'm convinced my mirena did cause weight gain (I've had two over the years), but only a stone, and it's not super hard to keep on top of that (except I like kit kat too). To be honest, mentally, I couldn't really say. The maddest I've ever been was while I was on HRT, but there was a lot of other stuff going on at the same time.
Once blood tests showed I was through the menopause, I had the mirena removed. All good.
In conclusion, I'd say it was a lifesaver for me, because my bleeding was just so catastrophic. As soon as that was under control, I was able to focus on other health stuff. So I'd say push forward with paracetamol and rest and maybe allow yourself to feel confident that this is going to work and by September (teacher here also) it'll all be a completely different kettle of fish.
Best
EK
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Thanks Elk.
Good to hear the coil worked in your favor re the horrific bleeding.
I’m not going to lie, I feel horrendous.
Not sleeping, low and de motivated.
The cramps, bloating and yes, the bowel disruptions are bothersome.
The temptation is to get it removed next week!
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Well, managed to get up, get dressed and go settee shopping !
Maybe, just maybe, I feel a tiny bit better today :)
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I do hope so for you Nas!
xxx
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Me too March ! X
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Well, you've been through the mill, and feel as if that's what's happened. I dunno, my body takes time to adjust to things, but then sometimes it goes into overdrive and can't even adjust to itself. Is there any chance of you planning treats? It's hard with low mood because why bother. But I think this is why ladies used to go to the hairdressers for a shampoo and set every week. I try and have a proper massage in the school hols, sometimes even a spa day ... But it's hard to find that spark. I went down the herbalism route.
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Aww nas hope it settles for you....huge hug xxxx