Mirena-weight Gain, Tired, Acne, Sickness, Vaginal Cyst...
I had the Mirena put in August of 2009, 3 months of severe and painful bleeding, then it finally eased up to spotting to finally regulate to a more normal period...about 25% improvement over my previous periods. The reason I used the Mirena was to have a mild/no period since mine were so painful and heavy. It is now about a year and half later and suddenly 2 months ago my period went from a normal period to nothing-absolutely no period! I know I should be thankful but it concerns me it didn't taper off-just stopped. Over this time period I have gained 20 pounds-I went from 135 to 155 pounds-and I I haven't changed anything. My energy level is zero, I'm tired all the time, just want to stay home, and have been sick constantly. Ihave had a respiratory infection constantly for 4 months now-I have been through 3 different antibiotic runs, as well as Prednisone, Breathing treatments, and have had to use my inhalor constantly. I now have regular headaches, back pain, and seem to have less control over my urinary muscles. I have a bloated belly-all the weight gain has been in my belly area-which is unusual for me since I distribute weight well on my body. I have experienced breast soreness-not just around my time, the acne has been terrible, and my face is oily constantly-you can literally see it on my face! I have also had 2 cysts on my labia that have lasted weeks, and do produce pus. The acne on my face/neck region were more like boils-there is nothing in them, they are harder and stay for weeks. I have used Clinique face systems as well as Proactive...both have always worked! I wash my face 3-5 times a day now, and I have stopped wearing any make-up except eye make up. ... more »
I had the Mirena put in August of 2009, 3 months of severe and painful bleeding, then it finally eased up to spotting to finally regulate to a more normal period...about 25% improvement over my previous periods. The reason I used the Mirena was to have a mild/no period since mine were so painful and heavy. It is now about a year and half later and suddenly 2 months ago my period went from a normal period to nothing-absolutely no period! I know I should be thankful but it concerns me it didn't taper off-just stopped. Over this time period I have gained 20 pounds-I went from 135 to 155 pounds-and I I haven't changed anything. My energy level is zero, I'm tired all the time, just want to stay home, and have been sick constantly. Ihave had a respiratory infection constantly for 4 months now-I have been through 3 different antibiotic runs, as well as Prednisone, Breathing treatments, and have had to use my inhalor constantly. I now have regular headaches, back pain, and seem to have less control over my urinary muscles. I have a bloated belly-all the weight gain has been in my belly area-which is unusual for me since I distribute weight well on my body. I have experienced breast soreness-not just around my time, the acne has been terrible, and my face is oily constantly-you can literally see it on my face! I have also had 2 cysts on my labia that have lasted weeks, and do produce pus. The acne on my face/neck region were more like boils-there is nothing in them, they are harder and stay for weeks. I have used Clinique face systems as well as Proactive...both have always worked! I wash my face 3-5 times a day now, and I have stopped wearing any make-up except eye make up.
With my weight gain, and now my period stopping sudennly I thought I might possibly be pregnant. I can not find any real answers to the question regarding antibiotics and the Mirena. I will be getting a pregnancy test tomorrow. I am 38 years old and usually the energizer bunny-but it is all I can do to work a full day and I'm so tired of being sick. Anybody with thoughts or ideas out there? Please help!
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