I decided to get assure 3 years ago. I have three beautiful children and did not want to have any more babies. I was 32. I felt like this procedure was simpler and better than vasectomy. After all, it was routinely done in the office. I had no issues with the procedure and I was in no pain after. It seemed like a perfect choice. Except that couple months later I started having abdominal and pelvic pains. CT showed inflammation in my bowels. I started having unexplained GI problems that led to vitamin deficiencies. Then some cysts appeared on my pancreas. At the same time some auto-immune issues that led to rare hip disease and surgery, soon followed by ankle surgery, because of my random Achilles rapture. I get rashes on my body, pelvic pains and headaches, general joint pains, and fatigue. I feel like my body is just falling apart. I changed my diet and take supplements to increase my immune system and keep my body from getting worse. Like I’m fighting something that I can’t see, that is trying to destroy me. Now I realize that my body is fighting something, which is why where all the energy goes. Everything started with that one procedure. I have been in more hospitals and seen more doctors last two years that in my entire live. I used to be very active, play sports and never sick. Now I constantly hear ‘funny’ comments at work and home for me to be careful or I’ll break. I want Essure out, and I don’t understand why it is so expensive and not covered by insurance. Beyer should at least offer to pay for some of it!
Hey Marzena,
I was reading your story about your VERY unfortunate experience with Essure. I feel like I am looking into a mirror!!! I too had the Essure put in November 2013, I have been a complete mess ever since. 7 Doctors later within 6 months, still no Diagnosis. I too, almost had a major foot surgery, in which, one of my Dr. advised me to not do!! Which, I have not done the surgery. Due to all the inflammation im having in my joints throughout my whole body!! Yes, its always something since ive had this Essure procedure. I am also very physically active, I also USED to hit the gym 2x/day, prepping and doing figure competitions, NOW I am lucky to floss my teeth 2x/week!! The end result may be a total hysterectomy, which I had not planned on doing ever!! In this case, it seems like I have no other choice, but to get rid of the Medical Essure device, and pray to have a normal lifestyle again. My thoughts and prayers are with you!! I truly know what you are going through…Hang in there!! We will be recognized!! I’m really hoping Erin can help us all out who have been suffering!!
Linda