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Copper IUD might be causing strange side effects?

Hello,  I was wondering if anyone else has had any of these side effects after having the COPPER IUD inserted.

Joint pain
swollen hard lymph nodes
muscle aches
unexplained fever
pins and needles in face, arms, hands, legs, and feet
dizziness
headaches
fatigue
vomiting
loss of appitite
sharp pains shooting to finger tips and to toes
legs and arms feeling (heavy like wood) when you sit to long or wake up
and a positive ANA screen
I have people telling me I should take my IUD out saying that it could be causing these symptoms.  But I have not found any information about anyone using the copper IUD and having these kinds of symptoms.  I have found forums with women who are using the other IUD (I forgot the nam, Maranda or something like that) and they have had similar problems.  

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I had my para guard placed in mar16 and started having neck pain in late July. Thought I just slept wrong. When it didn't go away I noticed my lymph node where hard and swollen, I also had headaches, nauseas, dizziness, blurry vision and pins and needles in my left arm. I just had my IUD removed yesterday hoping it was the cause of all of this because I have fallen dwn the stairs in my home twice since having this thing for only 6 months. How long did it take for symptoms to get better once removed?
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I had a copper IUD placed about 3 months ago.. I have also had most of those symptoms anlong with seizures this past weekend.. I was discahrged from the hopsital today and was doing some research when I found your blog.. Almost all of those symtoms are consistant with copper toxicity including my seizures.. I would have the IUD removed ASAP.. I AM!!!
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I had a copper IUD placed about 3 months ago.. I have also had most of those symptoms anlong with seizures this past weekend.. I was discahrged from the hopsital today and was doing some research when I found your blog.. Almost all of those symtoms are consistant with copper toxicity including my seizures.. I would have the IUD removed ASAP.. I AM!!!
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I had the Mirena inserted 4 months ago.  And I have had almost all of those symptoms you mentioned!!!!!
I have hard lumps in my neck, right behind my ear.  
My legs feel like lead when I am walking...especially in the morning.
headaches
fatigue
dizzy
Basically all of the above!!!
It's horrible! I don't know if it's caused by the IUD or there's something more serious.
I am getting my IUD taken out next week and can't wait!!!!!  I will let you know if this helps with my aliments!
Let me know if you find anything either!
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