Feeling TERRIBLE Side Effects of IUD?

It very well could be as each person responds differently and if you have Mirena there is a little bit of hormones in it. I would call the MD and ask to speak with the nurse and explain what has been done already and tell her you are still miserable. I had a horrible time with my Mirena and ended up getting it removed after just nine months due to constant bleeding, but can't remember if I had much tiredness and soreness. I enjoyed the convenience, but the bleeding was interfering with "life" and we were getting ready to try for #2 in a few months anyway, so it made sense for me to get it removed at that point and the symptoms resolved right away, but after this baby is born, I won't get another in and we'll try something else...(genetically, my family doesn't do well with IUDs so you might check with your Mom to see if she or anyone else had experience with IUD or other birth controls!!! Just an idea!). Good luck!

S., 26, mom of Tyrrone, 14 months, and expecting #2 in Aug 09 after removing IUD in Aug 08!

I had the mirena for 11 mos and continously spotted and around the time of ovulation i would get such bad back pain felt like kidney infections. I was also tired, nauseus, bloated and just felt off. My dr said none of these were associated symptoms but I had asked himt remove it and all the symptoms went away so i think people react differently to it. Both my sisters love it and have no weird effects from it. If you are thinking of removing it check with your insurance company to see if they will cover removal since youve only had it for a short amount of time.

I felt the exact same way!! I have the Mirena (the 5 year) I called and asked my Dr if that is what could be making me feel so off and he said "No, it only gives a small amount of hormones" I also went to the Dr and had blood tests everything came back normal.
I have now had it for 15 months and still feel tired (some days are better than others) and moody. I guess it could be post-partum...
The strange thing is I got the IUD after my first child also and didn't feel this way at all so I also think it has something to do with transitioning to 2 kids, we think we should still be able to do everything we did when there was only 1. I have started cutting my self some slack, I no longer feel guilty making my daughter watch a movie while my son naps so I can lay down and some days the house is a disaster. :) I have also started to ask for help or take it when it's offered.

I have no solution but sometimes it's nice knowing you aren't the only one going through it.

i guess it depends on the type of IUD you have. I currently have the copper wrapped IUD, and other than having some positioning issues (I'm not sure it got put in all the way or the right way, & the discomfort went away after a couple of weeks) I haven't had any issues with tiredness. I have heard that some of the low dose horomones can cause fatigue, tiredness, and moodiness, so if you have the Mirena or similar that may be the issue. It could simply be a bit of overwork as well. Caring for 2 little ones as well as being a massage therapist (which IS a high energy, lots of physical work type of job) can be very exhausting to a body. I would suggest that you have hubby take over some nights cooking, cleaning, or doing laundry, if he won't, have a friend or family member come help, or, see if you can cut your work schedule down a day or so every week.
If that doesn't help, then it's possible it is post-partum..depression does cause muscle aches and moodiness as well. I hope you find something that helps.

I was feeling the same way after my IUD. I got an MRI of my brain to see if I had a brain tumor, had all kinds of blood tests, and nothing showed up. I finally just resigned myself to just thinking I was going to be tired. My doctor was very supportive, but after all the testing, it just didn't make sense to try something else. I was thinking about getting mine removed a month ago, but I just don't know. It's very convenient, and the tiredness has seemed to resolve (15 months later).

K. - I had the Mirena for about three months and was very moody and tired. My doctor said that it couldn't be the IUD. About two weeks later I went in again and had her take it out. I went back to normal. (Whatever that is?! Ha!) I know it has worked for many others, but for me it did not.

I have the mirena and don't think it has made me more tired or sore or moody. I get tired and sore from not sleeping well and getting up with kids, sometimes many times a night but I can't connect it to the iud. Just thought I'd add my 2 cents. It has been great for me. Great contraceptive.

What kind of IUD? The copper kind shouldn't cause side effects other than cramps, but the hormonal kind could, although I've never heard of them being that severe.

Sounds like it might be your thyroid though. It's very common. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism after my 2nd pregnancy, and had those same symptoms. Other symptoms were lack of circulation (e.g. my arms would fall asleep on my lap while I was in bed - or my ear would fall asleep while I would sleep on my side). Muscle cramps, irregular periods. Dizzy/head rushes when I stood up. Mainly though I was exhuasted. I also gained 10 lbs in about 1 month and then got really sick (cold virus) - which is also common with hypo.

Curious what your doc will say.

I had an IUD (Mirena) after my 5th pregnancy and I could only stand it for about 5 months because it gave me such horrible lower backaches. It did bother my mood too but I thought maybe it was just because it made my back hurt so much. I have a friend that had the same thing happen and had to have it removed soon after getting it. My sister in-law had it for about 4 years and was fine.

Sounds terrible I don't know anything about IUD's so there is a possibility that is adversely affecting you. It sounds to me like you are just exhausted I can't imagine having two kids that close in age and a part-time job. Are you getting any sleep? I hope so I know not getting sleep gets me pretty moody. I have a book that I love that helps me to gently teach my kids how to sleep through the night. It's called "Good Night Sleep Tight: The Sleep Ladys Gentle Guide to Helping Your Child Go to Sleep, Stay Asleep, and Wake Up Happy. This book has been heaven sent for me. My cousin used "Good sleep habits happy child", she really loved that one. The post-partum is definitely a possibility too I would talk to your doctor about that. Try to get as much rest as you can, I know that might sound rediculous right now, but even laying down and resting for 5 minutes can be rejuvinating. I hope you feel better soon. I struggled with post-partum for a long time after my second baby was born. I finally got on some medicine and it helped a lot. Meditation also helps me. I have a book called "The Mindful Way Through Depression", it comes with a meditation disc that helped me a ton. My two were 18 months apart so I understand what your going through to a degree, but I didn't have a job too. My goodness, if there is any way you could drop that even for a while that would be my advice. I hope this helps. God Bless.