I had Essure coils put in after my last miscarriage in 2008. I was told it was a safer alternative to traditional tubal ligation due to being less invasive without incisions. I have had pelvic pain chronically since I had them put in, every year I tell my GYN that I have pain all the time right more than left. He asks me if I want an ultrasound. I have two coils on the right side as I had very long fallopian tube on that side so I have three in total. I also have hip and low back pain all the time. My hair is falling out and I can’t seem to get enough sleep. I also have a nickel allergy but was not asked about metal allergies prior to surgery. I would love to get the coils out but don’t know if my insurance would cover the procedure. Please make sure you very carefully consider your options prior to having coils placed.
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I had my done about six months ago. Since then my hair started to fall out. Headaches, back pain and i bleed all the time. Oh and the cramping is horrible. The doctors will not help. They say its normal. But I didn’t have any prombles before this other then IUd would slipe out of place, resulting in pregnancy.
Hey my name is Kim I have the essure in me to I’m in pain everyday my doctor say its not coming from the essure its a big lie I know its coming from the essure the only way to et it removed is to have a hysterectomy. I should have never got it we all need to come together so essure can be removed from the market. You should go to your hospital and talk to someone in the financial department . I dont know where you are located but I know Chapel Hill hospital might can help you out get in contact with the financial department. If you need my help email me.
So don’t know what to do. Before the procedure my periods were light and painless. Now it is heavy huge clots and so painful. I have to take prescribed pain meds to get the pain away. I’m afraid to have hysterectomy at this young age. So hopeless.