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update: fever after the IUD was put in

bluesun
bluesun
So as some of you know I had the IUD put in Monday. Got a fever of 101.6 on Tuesday and called the VA Wednesday morning and came in urgent care that day. They gave me a shot of antibiotics and weren't sure if it was the IUD or another kidney infection. Then they sent me to OBGYN to have them check me out in case it was the IUD. After being there all day and running labs on blood and urine and arguing with them about how they wanted to take the IUD back out and I disagreed, they told me to come back the very next day (Thursday) to have the same labs repeated and then wait to see if it needs taken out. So the next day, I got up early and dragged my butt out of bed and eventually made my way down to the VA again. I did the same labs and waited for hrs. Finally got to see the OBGYN again but not the same doc, and after they reviewed my labs and asked how I was feeling, they said that everything looked fine and I don't seem to have any infection and my urine came back negative for a kidney infection too! YAy! They told me that they didn't see any reason to have to take the IUD out especially sice my fever is gone. YAY!! Cuz i'm so sick of switching birth controls! So whatever was illing me was gone and maybe we will never know what it was. But I don't care cuz I feel much better and it's all over!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm glad you are feeling right with the world again, Bluesun!

I was always afarid of any birthc ontrol device that had to stay in "there". I usedd pills, until after I ahd my 2nd son..then it was CUT, TIE, CLAMP and BURN them little eggmakers! LOL!

Good luck with the IUD.
deleted_user
deleted_user
WOW! I have an IUD also but never had a fever afterwards.
bluesun
bluesun
believe me, all I want them to do is cut, tie, burn!! but because I haven't had any kids yet, they won't do it. It's my decision, my body, I don't understand why they won't do it. I don't want to bare children! Period!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Ok, Ok, Here's my IUD story. Put in a Lippy's Loop 1 mo. after son born (They don't do that anymore I think) in 1972. Strings disappear almost immediately. Pelvic, x-rays, surgeon does pelvic. Decide it's where it otta be but strings have worked up into uterus. Years pass and docs keep saying, yup, everything fine, leave it alone. Move to new town and doc who says it must come out (nearly 10 years). They try to grab it (twice) without anesthetic. No luck. Do DNC. No luck. Finally, another doc gets smart, puts a big shiny pr. of forceps into uterus, floroscopes uterus, turned monitor for me to see. Crapola! IUD not in uterus, it's in pelvic cavity. And oh lord, has beed there for 10 yrs. Worked it's way through uterus wall when put in. Thank GOD I was not sexually active person. SOOOOO Laparoscopy later, it gets fished out. Whew! No more IUDs for me.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I had an IUD for years but then had t have it removed. It can cause problems in the long run. Be careful Hon!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I had an IUD. No problems with fever or anything.

It made my periods heavier and I felt it ALL the time. It made sex painful during PMS week too. Except for the pain thing I loved my IUD. I am pregnant now, I had it taken out, but I will not have another put in. My body is just too sensitive.
bluesun
bluesun
Chacha - YIKES!! That sounds like something that would be in a horror movie! God bless you!
I have heard some scary stories about IUDs, but I'm so sick of changing methods any more! It's come down to this pretty much, especially since they won't tie my tubes.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It doesnt seem fair that they can make that choice for you as far as not having your tubes tied, I hope the IUD works well for you lady! So glad your fever is gone and you feel better. :)