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General Discussion => New Members => Topic started by: MFEN962 on June 25, 2024, 05:36:01 PM

Title: New Member Hi !
Post by: MFEN962 on June 25, 2024, 05:36:01 PM

Hi. New member with a question I'm struggling to find answer in forum.
I'm 55 and on 3rd Mirena. Latest coil replaced 12months late in my opinion. I was told by Women's Health Dept I would no longer need it - but then for 12months had horrendous hip joint pain ( to the extent I thought I needed a replacement hip) , sit bone pains like tendons being pulled & general brain fog/forgetfulness/insomnia/internal vibrations.
Eventually GP referred for replacement Mirena and prescribed Oestrogen 2pumps. Within 2 weeks brain fog and most symptoms cleared but pains got worse. Advised 3pumps daily and even more severe - so without consultation reduced to 1pump and now pains nearly gone after just 4days.
Anyone else found the gel increases the pains and its too much ?
I'm wondering now whether I just needed the Mirena replacing ?
Thanks

Title: Re: New Member Hi !
Post by: CLKD on June 26, 2024, 08:17:12 AM

Hi!   :welcomemm: It can be Trial and Error so experimenting is the way to go.   3 pumps is a HUGE starting amount. 

Those types of pains are often associated with low oestrogen levels so you mayB OK on the 1 for now.  You could stop for 7-10 days 2 C whether there is any difference in symptoms.

Browse round.  Join in.

Title: Re: New Member Hi ! Update to post
Post by: MFEN962 on June 28, 2024, 09:24:34 AM

Hi.
Update to post.
Pains virtually gone but insomnia and overnight vibrations back.
Thinking of an additional 1/2 pump before bed to see if small top up needed.
Anyone else do that too ?
Thanks

Title: Re: New Member Hi !
Post by: CLKD on June 28, 2024, 10:44:19 AM

Some do.  MayB put the product name into the search box to read how others cope, make notes ;-)