Thank you so much everyone for your comments yesterday, here and via email and phone. I had Mirena taken out yesterday and my practice was skeptical that it was causing the problems. I started to feel like maybe I am crazy and it wasn't the hormones! I'm so glad I had your feedback to lean on to assure me I am not crazy! Last night I felt a lack of anxiety I have not felt since I went on Mirena and this morning I woke up energetic and refreshed for the first time in over a month. Nate was a bear this morning but I had oodles of patience. It felt good to feel NORMAL again.
Next steps: get a thyroid panel then probably see an endrocinologist. More on that as it develops.
This weekend, Jon and I are going to be the proud parents of almost 3 year old TRIPLETS! We are watching our friends Heather and Bill's son Ben for the weekend. My blog may have multiple updates throughout the weekend as I post about our adventures. I'm sure we will have some good stories!
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I was pretty sure you were going to get the skeptical response about the Mirena causing your mood issues. It's very difficult to gather good data on moods/nightmares/anxiety because 1. they are only measurable subjectively and 2. our culture does not readily accept that physiological actions lead to psychological symptoms.
The bad part about that is that this aspect of the Mirena does not get the sort of study that it needs.
The good part is that at least you have done something that has resulted in you feeling better. It doesn't matter if they believe you or not as long as you feel better.
On a side note. My mom participated in one of the studies of Tamoxifan's use in preventing the return of breast cancer. She had to drop out of the study because the medication gave her such vivid dreams and nightmares.
I hope you really enjoy your weekend with an extra child.
Glad you are feeling better today. JUST in time to get your triplet love on. I will so love knowing how it all plays out, espcially since the boys have a birthday party to attend.
I so hope to takes our bet for the Case family (ok Bill as I am a black hole at the tables) doubles down and brings home the house.
Thank you beyond belief for being a triplet mommy this weekend!
I had a lot of problems with my murena. I had to take it out because I was in the worse moods. I would snap at my children or my husband for anything! It was really sad. Once I figured it had to be that I got it taken out immediatley and I have felt so much better. I have way more patience. It also didnt help that I was on my period the WHOLE 4 months that I had it. I wish that it would have worked for me. I have a friend who has it and she loves it. I guess everyone is different!
Good luck with the "triplets" this weekend! Can't wait for the interesting stories this situation will bring!
It's great to hear that the Elephant has left the room. :) (or womb?)
I must say, after reading your post, I am second-guessing the Mirena myself. Not that I don't LOVE not having a period (sorry about the double-neg), but your experience made me think that this "attitude" (Brook's words) of mine might be as a result of my BC method of choice.
Three cheers for three almost three year olds!
Praise God on feeling better and just in time it seems with your friend's son coming. Praying you have lovely weather and an excellent time!
You are very, very, very good friends.
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