IUD Birth Control Side Effects May Include Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Study

Irvin Jackson

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The findings of a new study suggest that the use of the Mirena birth control and other intrauterine devices (IUD) could trigger crippling joint problems in women. 

In findings presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine indicate that women may face more than a doubled risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis if they use the birth control implants, which have become increasingly popular in recent years as a way to provide long-term protection against pregnancy.

Intrauterine devices (IUD) are T-shaped plastic implants designed to be placed in the uterus to provide a “hassle-free” form of birth control, avoiding the need to remember to take a daily pill. Also referred to as an interauterine system (IUS), the most widely used forms of the birth control are marketed under the brand names Mirena, which releases the progrestin levonorgestrel, and Paragard, which contains copper wire coils around the plastic frame.

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Looking at data on nearly 1,000 women, the researchers in this new study looked at side effects of various different birth control methods, evaluating impact of the birth control on blood levels of antibodies that scientists have linked to the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Known as antibodies to citrullinated protein antigens (ACPA), elevated levels can indicate someone will develop RA in the future.

The study found that side effects of IUD birth control were associated with a 268% increased chance of developing rheumatoid arthritis later in life, while those who took daily birth control pills actually had a reduced risk, compared to women who used no contraception at all.

IUD birth control has become a more popular alternative in recent years, as a number of different groups have recommended the implant for younger girls who may be at risk of failing to adhere to use of a daily birth control pill.

According to a recent report by the Guttmacher Institute, use of IUDs has increased from only 2.4% of women in the U.S. in 2002, to 8.5% by 2009. Planned Parenthood has also reported a 75% increase in IUD risks from 2008 to 2012.

The findings about the potential link between IUD birth control and rheumatoid arthritis come amid increasing concerns over potential problems with Mirena IUD birth control in particular, which has been linked to reports of the implant perforating the uterus and migrating to other areas of the body, potentially causing infections and other complications requiring surgical removal.

Since 2000, more than 70,000 adverse events have been filed with the FDA involving Mirena IUD complications, including at least 5,000 cases involving women who indicated that Mirena moved out of place since 2008, and 1,322 reports where the Mirena IUD punctured the uterus.

There are currently more than 2,000 Mirena IUD injury lawsuits pending against Bayer Healthcare in state and federal courts nationwide, which all allege that the drug maker knew or should have known about the risk of spontaneous perforations, which can happen months or even years after the implant is put in place and confirmed to be in the proper position.

The first federal Mirena bellwether trials involving the migration injuries are expected to begin in March 2016.

Tags: Arthritis, Birth Control, IUD, Mirena

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Emma-lea
I have had the merina iud for around 3 years and have had increasing severe joint pain which drs can’t find what the issue is. Having read all these stories I think I will be having it removed as soon as possible.
Navneet
😧 OMG it is me for last six months. Started with heavy Periods(while Marina is still inside me). Followed with back and upper back leg pain. And soon after that I have swollen very painful right knee. Told Doctor, she gave me strong pain killers. Thank God I read this article. I have made appointment next week for removal of Merina. Hopefully the pain gets better.
Lynn
Omg! I can’t believe what I am reading!! I got the Mirana in Jan 2024. I was all excited about not having to worry about birth control pills and the possibility that my period would stop. Within the first month my husband and I could feel the strings. I went to the doctor and she clipped them off. The weight started piling on. My joints hurt so bad. In the mornings I can’t open and close my right hand. It gets better as the morning goes on. My shins to my feet feel like they are going to crumble from under me. My right hip constantly has a stabbing sensation. Now I really want this thing out but with no strings to pull on I know they are going to have to go digging for it.
Precious chinonso
After 4yrs of iud insertion I started noticing severe joint pain on my right leg and after several medication it went over to the left leg until I had it removed, I pray I have my joints back.
Latoya
I just got the iud 5 weeks ago and since then I have been having bad wrist pain leg pain ankle pain I just as online seeing if anybody had similar issues and came across this I will Be gettin by this thing out this week
Christie
My symptoms started out as non specific joint pain. It was hard to stand up straight and almost impossible to sit down. The episodes would last a few days and then disappear. My physician ran all types of test for auto immune disorders including rheumatoid arthritis. Everything came back negative. I pushed forwarded trying to adapt convincing myself that this is what turning 50 feels like. Moving forward, I find myself in surgery having a nodule and bone spur removed from a joint in my finger. I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Moving forward again, my body constantly is hurting everywhere and I have a second nodule on a different finger. I go back to physician, more test are ran. All negative, then I’m told I have fibromyalgia. I totally discredit that diagnosis. My joints are swollen and stiff. I have trouble sleeping due to the soreness. I get relief from daily ibuprofen however long term effects from daily usage has made me stop taking it. I start researching and doing a self evaluation of what could be causing this and knowing that I come from a healthy line of women and I’ve never had any type of health issues. I truly feel it’s the Merina. It’s the only thing in my body that could be causing me to have an auto immune response from an outside stimulus. I’m scheduled for a removal and I pray I get my life back.
Saba
I had iud for five years now. I have never thought about it but after getting the iud, I started having hip and back pain. Recently I realized that my hip pain could be related to iud. The doctors also ignored my complaints about my hip pain and asked me to do exercises. I have done the X-rays recently and found out I have early stages of osteoarthritis developed in my hips.
Eniweghale
Reading these comments has me in chokehold 😱 I got Mirena Dec 2022, I was in perfect health before the insert. Since Dec 2022 I’ve not been normal health wise. From one pain to another, I thought it’s was my bed, had to get a brand new tempurpedic mattress. The joint pains from every angle still lingered. At a point I slept on the floor for 3months. Painkillers upon painkillers, pains never went away. I started seeing doctors. Prescription didn’t work either, gave me steroids, nope! Did X-ray nothing was found. Currently booked to do an MRI next month then I stumbled on this forum. I’ve already booked an appointment to meet with my GN to have it removed 😭 I’ve suffered too much, at some point I thought i would die in my sleep. I started thinking of having my right arm amputated because the pain and strain became too unbearable. I’ve so much painful experience to talk about, I’m just trying to keep this short as possible. I’m having this removed tomorrow no matter what. I just hope all the pain will go away as well. Fingers crossed 🤞🏿
Shami
A month after placing this copper IUD, my wrists started hurting the pain won’t go away now I feel it even in my knees and shoulders… thank God I found this…let me go remove this thing
Tiffany
I got the IUD placed on Friday, May 3rd. Saturday my good knee started hurting. It never hurts. By today, Sunday, the pain was excruciating and radiating from hip to my 2nd toe. The pain was deep and hurt so bad that I went looking for answers and found this page. I hope to get into see my doctor and have removed tomorrow. It’s not likely to get into see her so I’ll probably be going to Urgent Care to have it removed. I have a fairly active job and it will inhibit my functionality immensely when this pain returns (after the pain cream wears off). Im not waisting anytime!
Lisa
I had a Mirena IUD inserted on Dec 15, it’s now march 10 n I’ve been experiencing a lot of joint pain all over my body, mostly shoulder, hip, wrist, hand and a bit around knees n a bad gout infection in my left toe which at first I thought was an ingrown nail, I went to see my Dr n she gave me an antibiotic ointment a couple weeks ago.. the pain is getting worst n the inflammation is not subsiding, I have so much pain in the bone of the toe I can barely walk, I’ve been wearing sandals for the last month (in a Canadian winter month) because of this issue! I decided to have my Gynocologist remove the IUD on Friday! She wanted me to keep it in for atleast 6 months but I also read that it causes breast cancer n ovarian cysts! It’s not worth the side effects.. my Gynocologist repeatedly assured me it doesn’t cause breast cancer while she was trying to convince me to get it because she said I had very high estrogen levels which actually wasn’t true because my family doctor told me my bloodwork showed my estrogen level was normal! Gout n rheumatoid arthritis should be listed as a side effect of the Mirena! It was very difficult for me to find this info online, but I knew this was not normal, I am 52 and never had gout in my life! I don’t eat much animal protein at all or drink alcohol which I believe can cause gout! I will be doing a juice cleanse of cranberry and celery juice tomorrow n also taking natural tart cherry supplements to see if it will help heal this gout! Also I’ve been having pain in my breasts especially around the areola, headaches and weight gain! But the worst is the joint pain all over my body!
Yvonne
Hi I had merina coil fitted in Jan 2023 nt that I was keen As to thin my lining of my uterus As they said it tò. Thick I’m 67 I had bleeding But that was polyps I’ve had three tests done legs eleven I say nicer word All OK Bu omg the pain gout artheritis Joint pain breast tenderness Has been horrendous to say the least all down to this foreign body in my body I’ve asked to remove it as this has caused everything to go haywire blood sugars artheritis Gout every month I symphazie With all you ladies on your symptons to nt blame this merina coil
Shuchi
I live in Ottawa and had unexplained abnormal bleeding for 5 months continuously. After trying all, my docs insisted to get mirena. Now from last 7 months after mirena- bleeding has stopped but I have sever joints pain. I can’t live like this when I’m only 38. My doctors are pushing my concerns away, all other tests they’ve asked me to do are absolutely normal.
B
Netherlands- I had the Mirena for 12years… (1st for 5yr next 7yrs) made an appointment for the 3rd, as it was changed not much happened, but after 2months I had severe stomach pain. Walked to my gp. Thought of appendicitis, they didnt let me walk to the hospital, bloodwork done, the inflammation markers were up, my iud was looked at, they didnt know what it was. Next day markers were declining. couple weeks later breasts start to become very tender. Forgot to mention (10yr mark) that my knee, from outta nowhere, started to inflame up until i could not bend it anymore, doctor didnt know what it was. multiple docs. The last one was a rheumatologist, did a fluid test on the knee, positive for Spa (spondilo arthitis) . As I had all these vague symptoms, i started some digging on my own. I demanded my husband to take the iud out. The next day the breasts were normal again. The iud did set my arthritis in motion as it is still progressing to my other knee, wrists, shoulder. Now im 39, and cant walk without pain. It sucks. I guess it is hard to prove the iud is the culprit.
Chantal
I have just come out of hospital after having sepsis. My coil was removed and the hospital sent it to biologics and it grew nasty bacteria. My surgeon is sure that this was the route cause of my sepsis infection which migrated into my ovarian cyst. Since being home I’ve realised that my arthritis has gone! I used to be on weekly methotrexate injections plus daily naproxen for joint stiffness. I haven’t had any medication for 6 weeks now. Surely this can’t be a coincidence? Looking back, my arthritis started around the same time that I had my coil fitted.
Alison
Oh my god, so glad I found this page. I had the copper iud placed in mid July, 6ish weeks after having my first kid. I am 38. Seemed ok. Slowly, and especially the last 3-4 days, I have been utterly exhausted suddenly and joint pain from my toes up to my jaw. Every single joint has ached. I am an athletic person who loves to do yoga. I’ve hardly been able to walk when I go from sitting to standing. My knees, ankles, elbows, wrists, neck and jaw, as well as low back have been absolutely killing me!!! I’m addition to having a headache for 3 days! I checked the iud yesterday, it definitely migrated down. I’ve also been having some abdominal cramping. But not horrible. I demanded to have it removed this morning. I didn’t take any NSAIDs today just to see if I’d feel any improvement! My headache went away within 2 hours. My knees and ankles feel better this evening and my neck seems to be a bit better. I am convinced it was the iud! I had it for a short time in my 20’s until I kept getting yeast infections, and had it removed then as well and it was embedded in my uterus. I only tried it again because I really don’t want to take a pill for BC or take any hormones for that matter. But the cooper definitely does something to my body. This is just so crazy. I never ever would have thought an iud could cause this. I’m just so glad I put two and two together quickly and got it removed asap.
Natalie
@limpylil I had a Mirena fitted in Feb 2017. Within a week I started suffering side effects ranging from depression, rage, suicidal thoughts and lower body joint pains. It was so bad that I couldn’t walk down stairs without help. It was excruciating. But it would ease throughout the day. My doctor’s dismissed my concerns but I begged them to take out the Mirena. Within a week of it being removed all symptoms were gone. And they have never returned. Good luck. Get it removed asap.
Limpy lil
I had a mirena coil put in end of Aug. For4 months since, i have suffered excruciating joint pain , am struggling to walk and sleep. I had no idea that my coil could be the cause. I intend take an appointment to have it removed….. have other people found that thier symptoms disappeared when the coil was removed?
Mica
The Mirena ruined has ruined my life, I had it inserted when I was 26yrs old in Feb 2019 and had it in for 9 months. Over the course of those 9 months my health declined so drastically that I was suicidal. I still don’t know to this day how I survived it. Just to name a few symptoms depersonalization 24/7, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, numbness and tingling, jaw cracking, blocked ears, chronic constipation. After numerous trips to emergencies because I thought I was having a stroke constantly, I then begged my GP to remove it in her rooms as my Gynae completely disregarded my symptoms. Shortly after removal my left knee swelled up and I’ve been diagnosed with RA. I have been trying to heal naturally for the past three years doing every diet, protocal, therapy under the sun. I have spent my life savings trying to get better with no improvement in my knee and I now have a disability with this hugely inflamed joint that has been holding me back in my life going on for 3 years now. My heart breaks for every woman effected by these IUD’s and were promised that they are safe and now is not believed while she suffers. I pray that more research will be done and Bayer will read all these comments from real woman who have been injured and are in distress just trying to get by each day and see how so many lives have been destroyed by this money making devise.
Amy
I’ll just echo what most of you have already said: OMG! About finding this page. I just had a paragard IUD inserted a week ago and just started having systemic joint pain and stiffness, most intense in my wrists, feet, & lower back, but radiates throughout my entire body. I called my gyno yesterday but he discounted me and referred me to Family Health. This irritated because I hypothesized that maybe an IUD and a subsequent autoimmune reaction was to blame and it turns out I’m probably right. This is a resident practice, so you don’t just see one provider, and I never actually spoke to the doctor himself, but I was very irritated that he just brushed me off like that. It is clearly is a gynecological issue, but am going to Urgent Care to deal with the problem because their family health practice has been subpar in the competence department. (Note: I had the same IUD after my first child for 3 years, with no complications.)
ali
for anyone reading these comments there is a Facebook group for women experiencing side effects from their iud. It has >30k members!
Samantha
I have had the Skyla IUD for well over a year and everyday since then I have suffered with joint pain. I have been diagnosed with arthritis in my knees, though most of my pain is in my right hip. I have always wondered if my IUD was the cause of my pain and when talking to my doctor they always assure me it’s not, however after reading these comments and this page, seeing that others have the same issues I am confident that my IUD is the cause. I have already scheduled an appointment to have it removed. Thank you to all that have posted for awareness and good luck to you all.
Esperanza
I’m suffering from RA at 26. I used to run weekly and was very active. Now I can’t get dressed or do daily tasks without intense joint pain in my knees, feet, ankles, fingers, shoulders, and hips. I have had Mirena for 2 years and paraguard before that for 5 years. I just found this forum. I have not started methotrexate and want to do everything I can to fix this before starting that drug (my doctor is pushing me to start it ASAP due to the severity of my symptoms). I’m getting the IUD removed and will update everyone with my symptoms. I’ve lost my job due to my immobility. I pray the RA improves or gets better after I remove the IUD.
Samara
Omg! I am in Ottawa, Ontario, and I am so glad I fell on this page! I’ve had the Mirena since March of last year, for Endometriosis, PCOS and Adenomyosis. Prior to my Mirena, I had lost 100 lbs and worked out twice a day, even working a 12-hour job. Over the course of a year, I’ve lost all mobility in my right hip, it literally seizes up! I have sciatic pain 24/7 all the way down to my foot. I also fall a lot, because I lose muscle strength or something, but my right leg completely gives out on me. I’m 43, feeling 100 and my doctors just push my concerns away, saying there is no correlation. I am in so much pain, I can’t live like this! Going from only 1 medication to 7 in a year, is not a good quality of life. I’m now calling my gynecologist tomorrow and demanding this thing be removed!
Stacey
I had Mirena IUD inserted a few years ago. Within a few weeks, I was having crippling joint pain in my hips and legs. I was in my mid 20s, and having trouble standing up after sitting down and walking. I am very athletic and it was extremely upsetting, painful and disheartening. The only thing that had changed to my routine in that time frame was the IUD. My doctor was skeptical but I had it removed and it took a few weeks to get back to my normal self. Such a nightmare. I recall googling “Mirena joint pain” and there were no results so I am relieved to see this forum. Doctors need to be aware of these potential side effects.
Sally
So I promised to respond to my mirena coil removal and the effects So I have lost 5/6 Lbs since 5th may removal date… but to be fair been on a retreat where they restricted our diet. My hip only aches slightly my pins and needles down my right arm have almost stopped and my back ache has vertically disappeared. My retreat did help hugely and gave me a kick start and maybe it could be down to my muscles around my joints becoming stronger…. but I think the removal has played a huge part in my improvement. I don’t want to influence either way but for me there is no looking back. However i’m on the look out for another HRT suggestion please
Sally
OMG… All my prayers have been answered…..I have just come across this page by accident (can’t sleep as usual, due to joint pains) so was originally looking for joint pain and a possible connected with the menopause. I’m 54 and recommended the Mirena coil as part of my HRT treatment, combined with an oestrogen gel last June. At that time I went to the gym for an hour each day( hard core) and never had any problems with joints or muscles and considered myself to be very fit. 10 month on and I feel like my body is literally falling apart. I can’t remember what the inside of the gym looks like anymore. I go from one joint problem to the next so much so, it’s becoming a family joke. My 81 year old mother is fitter than me and often has to help me!!!. What’s all that about i often ask myself!!! First my neck( cracking and painful) then my hip joint, where I under went twice weekly physio( Still not full movable) and lately, it’s been my sciatica joint. I had to go to bed for a few days and couldn’t even walk. I’m currently being treated by an osteopath for that ailment!!! Apart from it costing a small fortune, I have started to think what on earth is going on with my bones/joints. It never even crossed my mind it could be connected to my coil however, now looking back it’s screamingly obvious. Especially, as I’ve had some sort of debilitating joint problem, ever since. I’m so delighted because it all makes sense. I’m so grateful for this forum. I think it’s very worrying that Doctors are not more clued up on these life changing side effects. I’ve put on at least 16 pounds in less than a year because I can’t exercise and that sometimes includes walking. That Mirena coil is coming out ASAP Thank you everyone
Michelle
I had Mirena in 2018 and after suffering 6 weeks of horrible hormonal side effects, it finally became tolerable and the solution I needed for heavy bleeding. Then after 4 months, I suddenly developed ever worsening joint pain, especially in my fingers and toes. I tested negative for rheumatoid factor. Reading some online cases that Mirena could be the culprit (although not officially acknowledged by Mirena), I had it removed after 7 months, against doctor protests. Their reasoning was, why suffer through all the hormonal issues all over again if Mirena wasn’t the cause, in addition to the high cost of reinsertion. I insisted on immediate removal and within days, 80% of the pain was gone, with the rest resolving within a few weeks. Spread the word to your OBGYNs, because most never heard of this side effect!
Karen
I had two Mirena put in in December 21 (I have a bicornate uterus) and since then I have had constant bleeding and/or discharge and extreme joint and back pain. I will only sleep through the night if I take a high dose of ibuprofen and pandol. I am finding doing any normal tasks difficult and the pain is making it hard to focus on work or home. I have an appointment with the hospital (where the procedure was done to combat excessive bleeding after menopause) next week and am hoping they will believe me and either remove the Mirena’s or do some investigation. As someone else said, this thread validates how much pain I have and that it’s not in my head. Thanks
Shawndala
I am suffering physically, mentally, and emotionally because of this.
Merisa
I have had the Paragaurd IUD for seven years (give or take). For a while I did not notice anything out of “order”, then three years ago I started noticing extreme fatigue and joint pain. It started with my hips giving out. I would be walking up stairs and they would give out. Then in my shoulder, and thought maybe I was sleeping on it wrong. After sleeping on my back, and a couple weeks went by, the pain got much worse. I had trouble lifting my arm over my head, and had extreme pain even trying to open a window. I went to the doctor, and I asked him if this could be a form of arthritis in the shoulder. He said, “you’re too young to have arthritis.” After much gaslighting I felt I could only rely on myself for medical treatment. I started to do gentle stretching and yoga to try to help, to find I could’nt even put any weight on my wrists. There was no way I could do the “downward facing dog” for even a few seconds without extreme pain. (at this point I am only 26 years old, I am 29 now). My knees have been achy for many years now. Feeling like restless leg syndrome. My anxiety, depression, and racing mind have been out of control, and show up for no explainable reason. I am getting my IUD extracted tomorrow, and feel so liberated. THESE COMPANIES NEED TO STOP MAKING THIS PRODUCT AND LYING TO WOMEN. THEY WILL HAVE CRIPPLED BODIES BEFORE THE AGE OF 30.
Krystal
I had ParaGard inserted in 2020, shortly after I started having joint pain in various parts of my body, lower back pain, and abdominal cramping (like I was constantly on my period). I was put on ibuprofen 800mg 3-4 times a day, and if I ever missed a day, I would be in constant pain. I never attributed it (nor did my doctors) to my ParaGard. Fast forward to Oct. 8, 2021 and I had my ParaGard removed so that we could have another baby, and overnight all my pain disappeared (except for occasional aches). It was then that I thought they might be connected, but I couldn’t find any resources or validation on this. I’m so happy to read other’s stories and know I’m not alone.
Kathy
I am in tears readying these messages from other women. It has been 2 plus years since I had my Mirena IUD. I was pretty healthy before I had IUD, but at some point I started having indescribable back, chest, shoulders pains. The pains are so crippling that I cannot even do a simple task like getting dressed or brush my hair. I had many doctors visit and ER visit. They would give pain meds and currently I’m even going to physical therapist. I will be scheduling appointment ASAP! I am glad I found this page.
chrisann
I was advised to get An IUD back in February 2021 it is now October 2021 and I’m correlating all of my horrible joint pain that is extensive throughout my whole body to the moment that I receive the IUD. The pain that I’m experiencing is nearly debilitating at times. I’m not even using this for birth control they told me to use this as a progesterone alternative. It’s outrageous how this can cause such degenerative damage on women. There should be compensation for all of these damages that are irreversible.
Alyson
I had the Mirena inserted after having my 2nd child in 2012. Shortly after I started experiencing unexplainable joint pain. First it was my shoulder that I thought was due to sleeping wrong then finger stiffness/swelling. I went to the ER several times and was prescribed pain meds and muscle relaxers. The Doctor told me not to worry that it was just a sprain. Then my symptoms got progressively worse, I started having trouble sleeping because my hands and feet hurt so bad, my fingers were so swollen they were unrecognizable. Everything hurt at this point my knees, hands, feet, ankles, elbows, shoulders and neck but there were no answers as to why. I went back to the ER and they ran tests only to discover it was RA. I have had such a decline in my quality of life since having this thing put in back in 2012 and here we are in 2021 and I’m still suffering repercussions of something that was supposed to be safe. *I had my IUD removed in 2015 but my symptoms never went away. I hope and pray some of you other women find the answers you are desperately searching for.
Aria
So I am currently 10 months postpartum. I received my Paragard IUD January of 2021. It is now August of 2021 and I have joint pain in my knees, back and shoulder. All of my joints, including but not limited to my knees and hips are making cracking sounds. It all started with one knee and now the pain is all over. My shoulder pain is getting worse each day and is starting to really scare me. I had been suspecting that the IUD had to do with what was going on. I am so glad I found this page. After reading your stories I am making an appointment to see my doctor ASAP. I really hope the damage is reversible!
Chandara
I was healthy before getting Mirena IUD at the beginning of 2021 now I’m suffering from crippling elbow joint pain and cannot perform my daily normal activities or perform work expectations. I’ve seen numerous doctors and had x-rays done and they brush it off as tennis elbow. I never had any issues before getting the IUD. I’m having it removed 7/2/21 but am concerned about permanent damage.
Jessica
I’ve had joint pain, stiffness, tingling in the right side of my body for 3 years with no answer. Finally stumbled onto copper toxicity and I can’t wait to get this out. My life has been changed forever.
Alison
I have had Mirena for 5ish months now and it has been absolute hell since my first period on it. First thing I noticed was an uptick in hair loss but it wasn’t too bad so I brushed it off. Then I had my first period and boom I literally hated my existence and had intrusive thoughts like crazy and was so depressed and messed up. I pushed through and have continued to push myself. Then I started noticing crazy knee pain which hasn’t been uncommon for me if I’m on my feet all day but this is severe. I priced that wearing compression socks helped the knee pain which now leads me to believe I have some water retention issues. Needless to say I’m in a constant fog and my kind is so unclear at times I just feel out of it. I’ve had more depressive episodes and anxiety than normal for me. I even feel less connected to my spiritual side and nature. When I can track my cycle I feel so much more grounded in life. I will be having my IUD explained very soon. Reading all the comments has made me feel so validated and that it’s not just all in my head.
Angelia
I had my son october 2019. I had IUD implanted at my 6 week checkup in December 2019. Around 6 months later I started noticing joint pain in my knee, then both knees. Then I noticed my hips starting to hurt and pop constantly. Not long after that I noticed pain in each of my finger joints on both hands. At on point things got so bad i couldn’t take care of my son, couldn’t go up and down our stairs, I could barely walk. I was in a massive amount of pain. My feet, ankles were swelling and very hot to the touch. The back of my heel (Achilles area) would be so stiff and sore I couldn’t walk at all. My husband purchased some compression socks. Those helped to the pain I could walk but was still in a massive amount of pain. After doing some research, I assumed I had RA and had a gut feeling the IUD caused it since I was in great health prior to having it implanted. I was blood tested for RA the numbers came back as high probably and I was referred to a rheumatologist next month.
Yemata
I have been using copper IUD since 4 months back and now I am feeling joint pain at knee. But it is unsymetrical or one sided and my Dr. told me that current symptoms are Rheomatoid arthritis. Hence, I planned to disregard using IUD.
Tracee
I had the Mirena since oct 2019. A month ago I woke up with swollen painful feet. This continued and now my hands also are swollen and palnful. I am active as have not been able to exercise or take my dogs for walks. I got my iud out a week ago and praying these symptoms go away. My doctor is sending me to a rheumatologist.
Andrea
Mirena IUD destroyed my life. Hair loss, adult acne, anxiety, insomnia, heart palpitations, depression. Excessive bleeding, joint pain. Once removed tested for thyroid, pituitary problems etc and health has never been the same. Where do we go for answers. And Compensation
Anupama
I had a Marina IUD for 5 years towards the latter part I had a shoulder and knee pain and I knew this should be taken out Yes the next day it self there was a huge difference My shoulder pain became less and I was able to climb the stairs easily The Gynaecologist should advise the patient before taking such procedures
Heather
I got the Mirena in June of 2018. By November I had pain in my left arm and shoulder. I couldn’t lift my arm good and experienced weakness in both arms throughout 2019. By 2020 I’m experiencing higher uric acid levels, elevated blood platelets (they said 400 and below is normal and mine is 454). 2020 I’m having such severe forearm pain and joint pain it’s keeping me up at night. Fast forward to 2021, I’m still having joint pain and stiffness in hands, forearm, elbows, and stiff/sore feet. I keep asking if it’s my mirena? They say no. They say it’s gout. I find that so hard to believe that, being I was a completely healthy 43 year old woman before I got this. My mother and grandmother have none of these joint problems. Never once did I have a gout attack, this feels like 24/7 joint stiffness and pain that’s getting worse sometimes. We are an active family. Seems very strange. I’m not sure what to do. A majority of my pain has always been in the tops of my forearms near my elbows. My left foot scares me a bit because I’m afraid one day it’s going to get so stiff I can’t walk.
Alex
Has anyone had experience of these problems reversing once the coil has been removed? I have had severe joint pain, starting in my foot, then ankle, then hands and now neck and shoulders. I have had the Mirena IUD for 2 years now and since discovering this page have booked to have it removed. I am very anxious that the damage is irreversible, but I cannot find any information. Has anyone had their symptoms improve?
Karly
I’ve been on Mirena since February 2019 due to endometriosis. While it fixed that issue, as of January 2021 I now have Rheumatoid Arthritis. MY RA dr has me on Methotrexate, but now I’m wondering if removing this IUD would make the RA go away??? I’m willing to go back to the drawing board with the Endo, if it would get rid of this chronic pain…
Nancy
Omg! Ladies I feel for you all. I had similar symptoms from the Mirena. I was perfectly healthy before I got the mirena inserted approx in 2014. I had no symptoms during the first year. I started to get joint pain, numbness in the hands and feet and on the left side of my face and head the following year. I thought I was having a stroke. I had MRI’s done for the tingling and numbness but nothing was found. I had blood work done for autoimmune disorder and it showed possible autoimmune disease. Now years later I have pain and swollen in my knee and herbeden nodules resulting in crooked fingers. It’s terrible. Needless to say I got the mirena removed in 2016 due to pain in my lower abdomen and left side of my back from the mirena. Apparently my GI dr said it didn’t move and she decided to do a urine test to check for any infections. That’s when I found out I had protein and blood in my urine. Then I had CT scans…..to check my kidneys. Eventually I was diagnosed with kidney disease. I had 1000 mg of protein in my urine. So I’m currently on meds and see a nephrologist on a regular basis. This caused me a lot of pain and suffering and I tried back in 2017 to file a case against Bayer but at the time I was told by a lawyer that they were only suing for pseudo tumor cases. I waited too long to file as well bc I was so busy with drs appointments and trying to figure out what was wrong with me. No one believes you that it’s due to the mirena and in my heart of hearts I know it’s from that. I seek to file a case against bayer again As my symptoms are getting worse and I know it’s an injustice and all these ladies and myself deserve compensation.
Lydia
My daughter is 5months now I got my iud 3 months ago and now my knesss are in pain. I can’t even kneel down. Now I’m booking an appointment to see a gynae. To get this thing out.
linda
I have been having hip pain for 3 years. I have fluid on my hip joint. I have the fluid taken out and the results came back I have a infection, bacteria from a implant. The Copper IUD is the only implant I had. I feel when I first got it I could not move my legs and had no joint pain. I had it removed. I have fluid on my hip causing alot of pain.
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