Have copper IUD. Have panic attacks, vertigo, ringing in ears, headaches, runny nose, heartburn. Reason?
Patient: Hi there. I have had copper iud for 9 years altogether, last one has been in for 4. I have recently started to suffer with panic attacks out of the blue. I have had severe vertigo and a ringing in my ears for last 2 years. I am a very busy hairdresser and very sociable so as you can imagine it is hard work. I have been getting a lot of headaches and feel very low and 2 weeks before my period I get very tired- dizzy and very moody.  Also seem to always have a runny nose and heartburn as well as constantly getting bv and other infections- nail infection- athletes foot and now experiency really itchy armpits- possibly yeast infection.  I have been looking into copper toxicity and wandered if it sounds possible that this may be as a result of my coil? Doctor: Hello, It is very unlikely that your problems are because of your coil. Copper toxicity due to copper T IUCD has not been reported. The dose of copper in the coil is very small and it primarily is released into the uterus and acts locally to p roduce contraceptive effects. First, you need a thorough general checkup including an ENT check up. You also seem to be suffering from premenstrual syndrome which explains the problems you are facing before your periods. It is very important for you to have a check for Diabetes. Frequent infections may point out to undetected Diabetes. Fungal infections may be related to your occupation. Finally you may be stressed and you may have to consider to slow down a bit and find some relaxation techniques. Hope this helps.