please help, female issues

[secretpath]

hello, i am female, 29 and have a mirena IUD.  This is my second one, had the first for 5 years with no issues.  Had the second one put in May of 2010.  I have had normal periods, 28 days apart and bleed for 3-4 day, this is how it has been for the last 5 years.  I had my period on the 22rd of Dec, exactly 28 days from my last, and bled lightly (2 tampons a day) until Saturday the 25, saturday I noticed a fluttering sensation in my left ovary area.  Sunday I had more severe fluttering in the same area and spanning accross my lower abdomen.  The past few days it has escalated and moved all around but still constant in the left ovary area.  I have had muscle twitches in my arms, back and legs (little flutters) as well.  I swear I havent felt this amount of movement since I was 5 months pregnant, so I bought a pregnancy test, negative, just as I thought.  I called my OB/GYN on thursday the 30th to schedule an appointment, told them my symptoms, i have an appointment on the 12th of January.  This is very disconcerning, i am not really in pain, but it is rather annoying.  Any idea?

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
In all probability you are having muscle twitches. I would suggest you get the blood levels of the following checked if they have not already been checked: potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, vitamin B complex, or vitamins B1, B3, or B6 and Vitamin D. Generally deficiencies of any of the above can cause muscle twitching and spasms in localized or generalized areas of the body. Get your kidney function, parathyroid gland function and adrenal function tests done because these affect the electrolyte balance in the body. Stress, alcohol, caffeine and fatigue all cause similar symptoms. Hence if you take alcohol or coffee then cut this down. Sleep at regular hours and see if it helps. Certain sleep disorders and peripheral nerve disorders due to diabetes or hypothyroidism can also be the cause. Discuss with your doctor. Take care!

[MrsPincince]

Hi:-) There is a possibility that your Mirena has Shifted. Mirena may attach to or go through the wall of the uterus and cause other problems. Kudos to you for acting fast and making an appt. I would see if you can get a earlier appt just to be on the safe side. The good thing is you're not in pain! Good luck and I hope you keep us updated on how you make out:-)