I had the essure coils placed in early 2010 after my 5th child. I was told it was safe and minimal to no risks compared to a traditional surgical sterilization. Over time my body seemed to turn on itself and fall apart. My symptoms were so many that no one put them together. Years of ‘autoimmune rashes’ of unknown origin , huge flare up in all allergic reactions ( became hypersensitive to everything, chronic abdominal bloating ( I always look 5 months pregnant) 50 pound weight gain in less than 6 months, constant bloating, bilateral side pain (worse on the right)change in bowel patterns, feelings like I was pregnant and baby ”kicking’/flutters, diagnosed with 2 different autoimmune disorders since procedure, general fatigue and just plain feeling bad. Theses are just some of my issues. I did not connect my illness to the procedure until I saw news reports. I called to schedule consult with doctor who did the procedure and the nurse talking my call was forced to have hysterectomy after left coil migrated out of her tube.
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