I got the IUD put in three days ago and have anked so many questions about it on here since! At first the pain was so intense, I wasn't even able to walk at times. I was taking ibuprofen like candy just to handle it. Right up until last night the pain started to subside. Then this morning I woke up feeling ill. No fever, though. I felt this same way when I had mastitis just after I had my baby. But I have no fever and there is no blood. I swear something is wrong though! Could I get an infection or a perferation or something and have no pain? I can't feel the strings either, can't find them for the life of me. I would think if it perferated through the uterus i would be in more pain and there would be blood and a fever. How do I get the doctor to take me seriously that I know something has to be wrong if there is no blood and I don't have a fever. The doctor said to call back if I have either one of those and I don't. I feel so awful! So how do I get them to listen to me?
2007-03-15 15:08:38 · 6 answers · asked by jess l 5 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Somehow I ended up in "women's health" so I'll toss out an answer... Be assertive. Seek a second opinion. Find a doctor you feel cares. Maybe use another form of birth control since the IUD seems to be freaking you out.
2007-03-15 15:12:49 · answer #1 · answered by SIGGY 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are some side effects , after all is a piece of foreign object in your body.. read this and go to this site..
Are there any side effects or health risks?
Mild to moderate cramping and spot bleeding during the first few weeks after an IUD is inserted is common; it should disappear within a month. But about 15 percent of women continue to experience severe cramping and heavy bleeding during their periods and end up having the device removed. During the first few weeks after insertion, you have a slightly increased risk of developing pelvic inflammatory disease, an infection in the uterus or Fallopian tubes. This infection may cause scarring that will make it more difficult to get pregnant later and in rare cases can even be fatal; that's one reason why it's important to return to your doctor or clinic for a follow-up visit soon after insertion. The IUD can also pierce the uterus while it's being put in, causing bleeding and injury, but this is quite uncommon.
2007-03-15 22:13:32 · answer #2 · answered by Cyrinos 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree hon, please don't delay in getting yourself back to the person who inserted it.
It is common to get cramping with IUD's, but not to the extent where you're potentially OD'ing on Ibuprofen - remember you're only supposed to take a maximum of 1200mg in any 24 hour period (that's 6x 200mg tablets), unless prescribed by a Dr. Also Ibuprofen isn't great if you have an upset stomach.
If you can't get seen by a Dr quickly then speak to a Pharmacist about pain relief (Pharmacists train for just as long as Doctors).
Hoping you feel better very soon. Good luck :o)
2007-03-15 22:22:30 · answer #3 · answered by Alfa Female 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go back and insist that the Dr does an exam to see what might be the problem and if this one wont seek a second opinion =after all we pay for their pay checks
2007-03-15 22:14:12 · answer #4 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You call the Dr. and make an appointment then tell him. Or make a call for him to call you back so you can talk to him personally!!!!
2007-03-15 22:15:37 · answer #5 · answered by fire39212 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN HOW DRS DO NOT SEEM TO CARE NOR LISTEN , COULD BE BACTERIAL INFECTION .... MAYBE GO TO THE HOSPITAL, IF YOU ARE NOT IMPROVING....WE KNOW WHEN THINGS ARE WRONG W/ OUR BODIES...SHAME DRS SEEM TO NOT UNDERSTAND...HOPE YOU ARE BETTER SOON :)
2007-03-15 22:17:16 · answer #6 · answered by Jenblossom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋