Hi,
I got the Paragard IUD in May and had it replaced in October because it did not stay put and was poking out of my cervix and in to my vagina. I normally have very bad cramping and bleeding with my menstration but yesterday it was more severe than usual. I could hardly function with the amount of abdominal pain I was experiencing and came close to fainting last night. I was also experiencing Diarrhea and nausea throughout the afternoon and evening. I took a pain killer and was still in so much pain. I felt like I was having contractions and my body was tensing and pushing downward. Once the sharp pains subsided about 6 hours after they began I headed to bed where I eventually fell asleep. This morning I am doing much better but am still having an aching pain in my lower abdomen. I have only experienced one sharp pain since last night but I did take half a pain killer. Last night I checked for my IUD strings and I could feel them so I am pretty sure my IUD is in place. Now that I am feeling better should I just watch for any more symptoms and then see a doctor or go to the doctor now just to make sure I am OK? Also, what could be the potential cause of such symptoms?