erica2185

I had bad symptoms from the Mirena IUD. I think I'm the exception and not the majority though. I had bad cramps, spotted irregularly (had to always wear panty liner), started getting acne in my back (yucky). It's covered under most insurance companies and if your body reacts well to it, it's very convenient... they say most symptoms go away after a few months. I had mine 2 years and they never went away. Not sure why I didn't have it removed sooner. Ha. Goodluck to you.


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Erica2185 : you may be sleeping with your mouth open. If that is the case the machine can not do its job. You may have to get the nose/ mouth type . I have the same issue, even with the chin strap. Dr. said that I continue to stop breathing at that point ( not as much as before) and i may have to go the the nose/ mouth type of apperatus.will know when I go for my next
appoitment.

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I have a nose/mouth mask because I can't breathe through my nose at all. You should be able to adjust the humidity levels and a heated tube really helps.

Hi Erica is pleasure to chat with you. Yes we can cheer each other on. We are on the same schedule

I'm a little nerves. But we will do great. [emoji123][emoji123][emoji123]

Me too 6 months seemed to be so far, but I blinked and here I am so close I can taste it!!! I'm excited and hope it will be everything we hope it will be for sure[emoji120] [emoji2]

2 more nut visits before I submit to insurance hoping to have my rny in April...people told me 6 months would fly by and it sure is....counting day the days[emoji2] [emoji2]

I have one more at the beginning of March hoping for April as well. I was mad about the 6 months at first but, now I'm thankful. I'm so much more educated on the tool we are about to receive. Plus the months did fly. Good luck on your journey

I recommend the IUD. It's the most effective, has a low rate of complication, and you can take it out any time with a simple office visit when you & your partner decide you're ready for another child (and no waiting period to let your hormones regulate like with BC). I have Mirena and between that and PCOS, I have not had a regular period in years. It's awesome lol. Mirena is known to lighten or stop periods. The medical literature included with the IUD said it's only about 20% of people but literally everyone I know who has Mirena has had lighter or no periods, so YMMV.
I don't recommend the copper IUD if you already have a heavy flow b/c it's known to make periods and cramps worse.

That would be wonderful if it changes for the better!!! Thank you I'm keeping my fingers crossed[emoji2]

My cycle didn't change at all after surgery, hoping yours doesnt get worse or even improves!

I need to design a few ultra cool CPAP masks. Being single when I have a friend stay over it is quietly slid under the Bed lol.
Luckily my machine has a reservoir for distilled Water and also the adjustable heat settings to prevent dry throat.

I've used trans acid before and it does work but it's not really designed for long term use.

I have a Nexplanon implant which controls mine since I have PCOS and haven't had a full period yet, just spotting. If you do get heavy periods I suggest looking into BC as its the easiest way to control them.

The implant, coil and pill are best but Depo has links to DVT according to research.


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Erica, Doc supposed to send authorization to insurance company requesting approval for surgery. I was told to anticipate surgery date of April/May timeframe.
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Did gastric sleeve, not rny, in my case, my cycle was messed up the first 2 months only, after that it stabilised and it's heavy the first 2 days (normal for me) but instead of it lasting 6 days, I'm now done in 4-5 days. Other than that , things are back to normal.

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Thanks for the information. Having RNY surgery in April
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Me too!
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Yes amen

ill try that, hopefully after my surgery I WONT NEED IT!!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Yes I can't deal I down bottles of Water like its my job in the morning smh lol.

well I'll be lol...then I need a Chin strap asap..wake up feeling like the Sahara desert in my mouth ugh.

My machine leaves me with terrible dry mouth!! Are there any solutions to remedy the dry mouth?

My CPAP has a heated hose to provide a humid air flow. Helps the dry mouth. If you have the same, try adjusting humidity level.
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Lol....I hate that strap. But that feeling..ugh sooo dry it feel like little pin prikes when you wake up. UUGHHH!!
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