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[ann58]

I had a mirena coil fitted on Tuesday. Since then I have felt so tired...zero energy! I had general anaesthetic and that took it out of me a bit. I also have to wait a few weeks before I can take the oestrogen. Has anyone else felt this tired when they first got a mirena?

[Linsey44]

Hi Ann

Hopefully you will pick up soon, from experience (4 surgeries with GA) you can feel the effects of a GA for quite some time, its still early days.

I had mirena years ago and can't remember if it made me tired or not, maybe someone else with be able to help you.

take care X

[ann58]

Thank you for your reply. I am thinking I may have been given stronger GA this time as the time before I woke up in theatre before they had finished (Tooth extraction)! I also had morphine and other drugs this time.

[ann58]

I have got more anxious over the weekend and have just spent today crying. I called the consultant and he said rather than wait a few weeks to start the oestrogen he thinks I should start it now. Going to the doctors at 5 for my prescription.

[nelliedee]

Good luck ann I hope it helps you and that this period passes quickly and you feel better soon x

[Taz2]

I hope it works for you soon Ann.

Taz x

[ann58]

I have the prescription but the chemist can't get it until tomorrow 
I will keep you posted on how well it works.

[Taz2]

Do you think that it's the coil making you feel weepy? It can take a while to get used to the progesterone. We have two women in our office at work who both had the coil inserted. One got on fine with it but the other had weepiness and depression and had it removed. It will be a while before you know if it suits you or not I think and, of course, you are also possibly still reacting to the GA which can make some people feel quite down for a while after.

Keep posting to let us know how you are doing and, most of all, be kind to yourself.

Taz x 

[ann58]

I am hoping Taz that it is just the oestrogen making me feel weepy and that once I get it I will feel better.

[Taz2]

Yes of course - but just meant that it may take a while to settle even with the oestrogen so don't feel too downhearted if it's not an instant feel good!

Taz x

[ann58]

We are supposed to be going on holiday a week on Saturday so I am really hoping to feel a bit better, I won't want to go if I feel as bad as I do today. Hormones!!!!!

[nelliedee]

Just keep chatting on here Ann and keep yourself as busy as poss. Fingers crossed things settle for you x

[ann58]

I put the oestrogen patch on yesterday morning. Feeling a little brighter today and slept much better last night but I have started bleeding this morning. I just hope it won't last long. It is just very light.