Mirena Coil users - come and re-assure me that I'm not pg!

[HappyWithTwo]

I've had the mirena for 4 1/2 years now. Most of the time dh and I use condoms anyway but the last few months we haven't been. I have been experiencing some pg symptoms (heartburn - which I've NEVER had apart from when I've been pg, tiredness and frequent urination) I don't have sore boobs or MS which I did have with my dc. I've taken a test which was negative (it was a test for early pg but not a 'named' eg clear blue). I just can't help worrying. I can't feel the strings of the mirena(never could) but last time I had smear test the nurse said she could see them. Anyway, that's it. Can anyone advise.
Oh and I DO NOT anymore children!

Anyone?

DO NOT want... just realised my last sentence didn't make sense!

well i don't want to worry you but the mirena coil is associated with a higher risk of ectopic pregnancy. chances are, of course, that you are not pregnant, but it would be one explanation as to how you could be feeling pg without necessarily registering on a test. but seriously don't panic though, it's most unlikely. when would your period be due?

oh hang on, you don't really get periods do you? ignore last qu if so.

I don't really get periods with it. Just the odd bit of spotting. I followed Charlotte's thread, I'm not in any pain and this has been going on a couple of weeks so am sure it's not ep. In fact I'm 90% sure I'm not pg but it's just that nagging worry...

Could be other things from your symptoms. I could never feel the strings with mine either.

The best way to reassure yourself, though, is to get a branded early test asap and do one again to make doubly sure. I would do that. In fact I'd go tonight if possible, not because I think you're necessarily pregnant but because you sound like you won't sleep for worrying! Just do it.

lol at 'i followed charlotte's thread'. i'm not hexing you, just saying that those coils do increase your risk of ep so if symptoms continue or anything else happens it's something to consider.

LOL! Can't go tonight dh will want to know why and he will FREAK OUT if he even thinks I might be pg. I know this is a stupid question but if I did first wee of the day into a container could I test it later?

Hee hee Aitch! What I meant was I have learnt loads about ectopic pg since that thread. MN at its best - and I've been around for years, just a serial name changer.

hello serial name changer!

you probably have a stomach bug brewing... stop freaking.

Bloody, bloody dh. Next time I'll start a thread about his woeful performance in bed (it isn't at all but that's not the point) - might stop him reading over my shoulder.

hey sorry to worry u but am on that coil last week got positve test at docs went 4 scan next day seen no baby so lloking into it more tomorrow for more tests etc read my othe thread about it if u like advice on there 2 x

Sorry to hear that confusedmummie. Good luck with the tests today, let us know how you get on.

well had more tests done on wednesday but thing is on night b4 (tue) i started to bleed alot they said a chemical preg (early misscarriage) it will let sperm in but it is rare if you get preg and not have eptopic preg, they said if i din have smear done i wouldn of even known that i was preg apparently this is quite common in mirena coil that you can get preg and lose the baby without knowing :-s