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Copper IUD Implantation Done. Getting Metallic Taste In Mouth, Feeling Thirsty. What To Do?

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Posted on Thu, 9 May 2013
Question: I just had a copper IUD implanted last week. I have the following symptoms: I wake up with a metallic taste in my mouth, I'm cold (I'm never cold, I usually run very warm), I have no energy, I can't sleep, my heart beats a mile a minute, I feel drugged, my mind is foggy, my vision is "off XXXXXXX I'm thirsty all the time and can't get enough water, my hands shake, i'm irritated by light or noise, ringing in ears, i constantly feel iike i need to throw up, no appetite.
When I'm normal, I'm extremely high energy and healthy. Very lucid and happy. My body temprature always runs hot and I have a great appetite.
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Answered by Dr. Chetna Jain (1 hour later)
Hi XXXXXXX
There is a possibility of copper allergy.
Please get it removed.
I have seen a patient with severe allergy with copper T.
Best wishes
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Copper IUD Implantation Done. Getting Metallic Taste In Mouth, Feeling Thirsty. What To Do?

Hi XXXXXXX
There is a possibility of copper allergy.
Please get it removed.
I have seen a patient with severe allergy with copper T.
Best wishes