I had an IUD inserted about 3 months ago. I am 25, and I've never had any children. I used to have reasonably painful periods, but since I've gotten the IUD my periods seem to last about two weeks, and the cramping is absolutely debilitating. I just lie in bed hunched up for hours sweating and panting. I have been taking about 800mg of Ibuprofen or Advil about every 2-6 hours for almost 2 weeks out of the month. It's only been 3 months but I've already noticed signs of colon problems (blood where there shouldn't be) I'm scared that this may damage my liver. Does anyone know if one NSAID is better for your stomach than another? Or have any tips to help ease the pain caused by my IUD? I really don't want to have to use hormones, and I want to keep the IUD. But I don't want to hurt myself. And I don't have insurance or a physician, so asking my doctor isn't really the advice I am looking for. But thank you for any advice.
2007-03-28
06:43:25
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Leah S
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