Just wanted to report that everything is going well! My mood has improved a lot, the depression is totally manageable now, but I do have the occasional anxiety spike. This is probably more to do with my brain than Implanon.
One thing that had happened in the last month was a dramatic dip in energy levels. I had motivation, but no energy. I could sleep all day and it wasn't enough. Also, my legs would hurt so bad when I went to bed and they felt like I was about to get a cramp but it was like they were always just on the verge.
I no longer have insurance, so I couldn't go to the doctor, but my legs hurt so bad I thought about just paying in full. I started research first and really couldn't find anything to explain it. No Implanon warnings, no lamtical warnings. I finally just googled "leg pain" and a lot of possibilities showed up. One which I immediately dismissed was anemia. Honestly, I had no idea what anemia was but I knew it didn't have it. But, I was desperate and I clicked on it just to see. Turns out, I had almost every symptom! I honestly don't know if I have anemia, but it was probable that I was low on iron. So, I decided to take an Iron supplement and it fixed everything! I am amazed and now, I wake up totally refreshed and full of energy. My legs cramps are gone. I feel 100% better!
This probably has nothing to do with Implanon, but I really don't know why I would be low on iron. It's never happened before and no doctor has ever told me I need to watch out for it. But, I just wanted to post this, just in case someone else has experienced this with Implanon or in general. Love to hear anyone else's experience with iron deficiency.
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