Tell Tale Signs Of Copper Deficiency NOT TO MISS

[@MaryC-ug4pf]

I was recently in hospital for three days. A hospital menu booklet was given to me (Advent Health hospital) on the front of it was the statement: Believe in the power of food. It was something I could take home with me, and I did. It sits on my counter where I prepare the meals. Every day now I tell myself, "believe in the power of food." A balanced diet.

[@missmayflower]

“Team of doctors”???? We’re lucky if we have ONE. And, if we have one, we’re lucky if we can get an appointment.

[@marylawman8603]

You are so right!

[@thebestcat9601]

I saw this comment and thought you must live in Canada. Checked and yep. Sorry y’all have to deal with that. Healthcare costs an arm and a leg in U.S., but it is easier to get appointments here.

[@wvmom2727]

@@thebestcat9601still takes months sometimes. And it’s unaffordable, even with insurance.

[@LaurieLeeAnnie]

I live in Canada and have extremely easy access to my doctor as well as specialists. I believe this may be different depending on where you live in the country.

[@irritatedkitty7301]

Even when you get an appointment, most doctors are meh.

[@LauraKruger-tc4ei]

I have Celiac Disease diagnosed later in life and had copper deficiency. I had extremely pale skin, skin/joint laxity, impaired balance/coordination, hair thinning, brittle nails, etc that have improved since my diagnosis. Copper is also important for synthesis of neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine and this can contribute to depression/impaired attention, etc.

[@GhosstRyder]

You just described my issues to a T! This video was so enlightening.

[@rhonda6791]

Hi can I ask what you started taking to help because I have all these things and an autoimmune disease. Thank you.

[@hi123zer0]

@@rhonda6791 buy a copper glass or bottle from indian store, drink glass of overnight water in that copper glass first thing in morning for life time. doesn't harm and build a healthy habit. P.S. NEVER drink water from copper bottle or glass which is more than 30-48 hrs old. You will know water will taste something bad taste..

[@grhrhyjyvrvvr]

bestie this sounds like ehlers danlos syndrome

[@Julia29853]

Do you take supplements or just cut out the grains?

[@SilverKat46]

We use to have copper pipes. Once they changed the pipes people have had so many problems.

[@findingdori442]

💯

[@mariantreber8055]

Oh, wow-- I had not thought of that. You're right!

[@zerotoleranceforsataniceli4794]

By design Everything they do is to harm us

[@NYYXX]

copper or aluminum pipes are literal trash, dont think just because it might release some copper and you get metal from drinking tap water, that thats a good way to get your copper levels up.

[@lemoncholyme]

Many people also used to use copper pots and kettles for cooking.

[@avon1243]

As a dietitian, I love these type videos!

[@DrDrayzday]

Glad you like them!

[@SaltySweetTea]

Ditto!

[@marciamartins1992]

If I had to do it all over, I would be a dietician. The most underaited knowlege...even doctors lack it.

[@mariantreber8055]

Dieticians think they know it all but they apparently dont. The new info out about sucralose (Splenda ) is evading them. Sucralose is being studied as bad for the environment and our gut biome. It doesn't break down and causes painful digestive problems. It causes problems in our water and water environments BECAUSE it does not break down. To, me, it's an emergency that needs to be a banned ingredient....asap.

[@ChasingStarz-Ou812]

@@DrDrayzday This was SO helpful to me, I won't go into the issues with digestion the past 8mos but the autoimmune section which I got and my *extreme* lethargy for months made me think this was the source. I've tried Ferritin&iron, iodine & more but I took 2 copper caps and my energy came about 2 hrs later ! I think this is most of my problem! TY!

[@intuitive_duck]

The more I look into supplements, the more they seem useless or problematic. Iron can be cancelled out by calcium. Folate can cancel out B12 I believe. Potassium to sodium. And now copper by zinc. I’d dive into a rabbit hole and try to mentally log these tidbits but it’s not easy to remember and find again. I wish there was a simple list.

[@Tomato-ripe]

Yes bcz they're similar ions

[@lyndseygolden7546]

There are images in books

[@sherylmarshall1444]

Dose is the factor. So don’t take more than 7mg of zinc long term without supplementing with a little copper.

[@LisaRichards_123]

Don’t you have a dermatologist, a gynecologist, a family, doctor, and an endocrinologist?

[@MelissaThompson432]

Most supplements have an easy way to tell if you're getting too much and you should back off awhile. I'm not talking about an overdose. Please don't overdose; do your research. With B6, it's exceptionally vivid dreams. With zinc, too much will give you a metallic taste in your mouth. Not enough and your sense of taste and smell will be reduced. Too much vitamin C will loosen your bowels; not enough will give you mouth sores or skin rash. B vitamins can change the smell or color of your urine. Not enough D3 will make you anxious or depressed. Honestly, it's a fascinating subject. If you dont want to do the research, take the advice of a professional. But I recommend doing the research.

[@albatraoz202]

I love how this video is educational, but not alarmist!! It does not list vague symptoms just to reach the most common denominator. Only, factually backed, circumstances where this deficiency may develop.

[@titiorangetree]

love videos like this from dr dray, not medical advice but simply raising awareness to potential issues we may have not realized we could be experienced. didn’t even realize copper was something we had/needed in our bodies

[@hillarybeautifile]

Two other things that affect hemoglobin are coffee and tea. I'm a regular platelet donor and I have to stop drinking coffee and tea the day before I go to donate in order to pass the finger prick hemoglobin test.

[@ProfileNameAlien3000]

There’s something about your look today that is perfect! Your hair, makeup, skin all of it!

[@GhosstRyder]

Thank you for sharing this information! I never realized I could be lacking copper. I am gluten/lactose intolerant. I also have the terrible numbing tingling sensation in my right leg. I will ask my doctor to check my copper levels.

[@coralpetals]

A lot of people take zinc to treat acne, and thus have to take copper as the two need to be taken in balance, somewhat like Vitamins D and K.

[@amritaarya2453]

I take copper, vitamin D3 and K2 as I take a supplement with zinc , selenium and biotin.

[@reneehaynes8289]

Don't take copper and zinc at the same time. Check how to take other vitamins too. Some cancel out others so it'll be like taking nothing at all.

[@amritaarya2453]

@reneehaynes8289 how to check that?

[@MissKrisLoves]

Vitamin D3 and K2 not just vitamin D and K. Vitamin K and K2 are two very different things.

[@amritaarya2453]

@@reneehaynes8289 well I can take them separately morning and evening

[@lindapringle1285]

I love how you educate us!! . I had bariatric surgery last year, this info is appreciated especially as I’m taking extra zinc

[@reneehaynes8289]

There is also a thing as too much vitamins/minerals. There are vitamins/minerals in a multivitamin supplement that don't get absorbed because certain ones cancel out others. Make sure to check into that.

[@JA-vv8wy]

Thank you for this because some influencers make me feel like I need to take a zinc and copper supplement to reverse my greying hair

[@CL-333]

Alot of times that's from a lack of catalase which breaks down hydrogen peroxide in your body. Oxidation comes with age and your body fighting viruses/bacteria... it just happens no matter how much zinc/copper you have.

[@PhoenixAurelius-138]

​@@CL-333I've never heard about what you're saying before. Is there a good site or channel on yt to find out more?

[@margieryne6220]

I’ve never heard this before, thanks for the information! Have a great weekend!❤️

[@Meekseek]

Hmm it's well know that Iron and Copper work together.

[@agnessurma5036]

Dr Dray can you please give some tips on how to care for low porosity hair. I am having a hard time to keep them hydrated/moisturized and freeze free. Pleeease and thank you.

[@laurakent2127]

Stopping grains and eating occasional organ meats resolved my low copper (with celiac) very quickly

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

Excellent educational information on what the majority is unaware of! Go Dray! 🏆

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks for watching

[@debbiewalker273]

So interesting ! Hope you’re getting settled in your new home. ☺️

[@KBB-nf1dr]

I had my blood tested, which showed that I was very high in copper. I was then prescribed zinc to get rid of the copper and ended up with Severe Symptoms of copper deficiency,my hair went grey overnight. Truth be known. I think I was already copper deficient in the first place. I didn’t have an excess. The reason that the blood test was so high is because I wasn’t absorbing it. It was staying in the blood.

[@abhishekpurivlog6981]

Same problem I have

[@abhishekpurivlog6981]

Your contact no??

[@plum_loco]

Did you find out why the copper was not being absorbed?

[@KBB-nf1dr]

@@plum_loco I presume gut damage from dairy

[@marylawman8603]

Wow! I had no idea how important copper is. You're always teaching me something new and I appreciate it! Thank you, as always. Happy Friday, Dr Dray!! I hope you, your sweet momma and little Tybee have a fantastic weekend. 💞

[@erome3619]

You can drink water from a copper mug

[@OrangeMilkBlossom]

Yes! I was just about to say! Or get a copper bottle. For every 12 hours the water is left to sit, it enriches the water with 20% of your daily copper intake. Also, just 2 hours of leaving water in copper kills the bacteria in the water

[@DanielleaBella33]

Unfortunately water from any copper vessel isnt the correct form of copper that will be bioavailable for your body to actually use

[@whitneyangelie3682]

Or just suck on a (clean) penny for a few minutes… then you get copper AND zinc together in one 😂

[@sararichardson737]

@@whitneyangelie3682is that a joke

[@treatstreats7149]

great idea!!

[@walter1824]

Supplementing Zinc can lead to Copper defficiency For every 10-15mg Zinc take 1mg Copper

[@Silvie.1]

She says it in the video

[@reneehaynes8289]

NOT AT THE SAME TIME THOUGH.

[@mk-kw5yl]

@@reneehaynes8289why?

[@g.o.9513]

@@reneehaynes8289 Facts.

[@Ni-wl9uh]

@@reneehaynes8289 why please?

[@EmmaCatinthebag]

Dr. Dray, thank you for educating us.

[@barbs-q]

What about the copper bracelets. I’ve worn one in the past for generalized arthritic pain and actually felt much better.

[@Apexpurrfection]

2 bites of beef liver contains all you need

[@katrinar2071]

I just started taking beef organs with liver in it plus I take 2 other organs that also have a bit of liver in them as well. Would that be enough? I do supplement zinc separately and have for a while and can tell a huge difference when I don't take them so I'm hesitant to quit them unless I find that the organs are providing enough after I've been on them longer.

[@patwagner9308]

Grateful for you sharing your knowledge, Dr.Andrea! Hope your weekend is relaxing. 🙋‍♀️

[@DrDrayzday]

Thank you! You too!

[@davidshabas3839]

Happy Friday Dr Dray so excited to be here i live for this❤️

[@DrDrayzday]

Morning!

[@davidshabas3839]

​@@DrDrayzday❤

[@soozshooz]

You are so intelligent. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us. Saving lives 1 video at a time. 🤟🏼

[@Gardenwitch1954]

Dark Chocolate ❤

[@DrDrayzday]

:)

[@susannahfox7188]

Chocolate = phytate

[@CTLee420]

Is there an at home test to test for nutritional/vitamin deficiencies? I’m sure there’s a bunch on Amazon but do they actually work?

[@TaoofMiracles111]

Thank you for explaining all of this. I had a clue because I was premature gray.. and the rest fits too!

[@maricelg777]

Happy Friday Dr. Dray❤❤❤

[@DrDrayzday]

Morning!

[@tonyj4271]

great topic and thanks for it, have a great Friday all xo

[@DrDrayzday]

thank you

[@heather-cz8yk]

You are SO thorough and Professional Dr. Dray. I do take zinc for acne...thanks for mentioning the aspect re copper. I really appreciate all your great work here!!!

[@cynthiaarmstrong7972]

Thank you for teaching us to build the health from within

[@surpriseitsus9622]

Have a great weekend everyone 🌌 💐

[@jackiemarsh2470]

Thank You Dr. Dray, i Never realized how Important Copper Really Is!! Very Interesting Subject!! Have a Beautiful Say Always!!❤

[@whitneybrown4067]

Greetings Jackie Marsh hope u r well n Happy Friday😀👍💜….

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks for watching

[@jackiemarsh2470]

​@@whitneybrown4067Happy Friday my Friend!! Have a Beautiful Day and Weekend!! Many Blessings Always!!🙏💜🙏

[@jackiemarsh2470]

​@@DrDrayzday🙏❤️🙏

[@marylawman8603]

Hi Jackie! Happy Friday!! I didn't realize how important copper was either. I hope you are doing well and that you had a wonderful day. We had a sweet kitty named Gemma in today. She was a Siamese mix. So pretty. Are you ready for tea, my dear sweet friend? I sure am ready to relax and would love you and Miss Fancy Pants to join me and my kitties for tea and kitty cuddles. Sweet dreams. Peace, joy and many blessings to you always. 💙🕊🙏☕☕🐈🐈💙

[@ronnipassmore8717]

Most fruit HAS COPPER! No need to supplement because it’s DANGEROUS! PERIOD! ❤️❤️❤️

[@helenlockwood1354]

So concise, to the point and beautifully explained. Thank you Dr Dray, I learn so much from you, and I'm perpetually blown away by your vast knowledge, not only in dermatology, but biology as a whole. ❤

[@CondoPhone]

Love the information, and took a swig of water every time you said the word "copper" ❤

[@TheresaBerg-b3z]

Happy Friday! I wanted to follow up on a comment concerning Azelaic Acid from your recent video on redness. I use the Ordinary 10% Azelaic Acid for my Rosacea, but you mentioned that it helps with bumps vs redness. I don’t have any bumps but more of a tendency to have redness in my skin. Do you think that I should stop using the Azelaic acid since I don’t have any bumps on my face just a tendency to have redness sometimes?

[@DrDrayzday]

you can try stopping to see if there is much of a difference, but it doesn't really tackle the fixed facial redness that people w/ rosacea can develop

[@TheresaBerg-b3z]

@@DrDrayzday Thank you for your advice! I will stop and see what happens. Thanks again!❤

[@whitneybrown4067]

Greetings Theresa Berg hope u r well n Happy Friday😀👍💜….

[@nicolii7321]

Yeah, I’ve definitely got terrible face skin and hair since having twins 10 years ago. I try so hard to get my nutrients in. And yes I’m short of breath and constantly low in iron.

[@ashleys4263]

Moved to Germany. They tested my copper levels and they were SUPER high. Doctor asked if I was supplementing w/ it. I was surprised. She said she sees high levels in most Americans she sees. I wonder why?

[@susanstewart1402]

I wonder too. Testing often does show high copper and low zinc, low selenium.

[@ashleys4263]

@@susanstewart1402 that’s interesting. My zinc was normal and selenium was also extremely high. I had been told by previous drs to supp selenium due to my autoimmune disease but turns out that was a bad idea even on a normal dose

[@susanstewart1402]

@@ashleys4263 An alternative perspective is that a mineral can be high because other co-factors for it's utilization are missing so the mineral in question builds up. The problem is that we look at serum levels and not tissue levels, and we don't have ways of measuring many of the nutrients with accuracy and relevance. So, high is low and low is high .. mind boggling. Personally, eating a lot of pastured beef (we live in Alberta) seems to have corrected all my highs and lows over time. These are cattle raised in the Foothills which are naturally irrigated with glacier meltwater from the Rockies. Lots of minerals in the soil and spring water.

[@brandymeridith4307]

You are always so informative!! Thanks Dr. Dray!!

[@paulahatch9955]

Happy weekend Dr Dray…see you tomorrow x💙🤩

[@ijazkhan3335]

Great advice. A lot of people including myself have noticed greying hair after introducing zinc supplements in few months. I never realized that taking 25mg of zinc can actually deplete copper

[@StacieSchilling]

Dr Dray, thank you so much. I take a zinc/copper supplement, but sounds like I need to take the copper without the zinc. I can’t believe the zinc prevents copper absorption!!!

[@jennyerxleben504]

Zinc supplementation can cause copper wasting. To reactivate copper while taking zinc use vit c supplementation also.

[@gillyk4513]

Excellent information and advice, thank you ❤

[@jframe-os2zi]

This reminds me to re-buy my supplement of colloidal silver, gold and copper. Thanks😀

[@DiamondCoco7]

What is the name of the product that contains all of those minerals and where do you buy it please?

[@JenniferKBrown]

Top notch content once again, thank you for sharing your passion with us ☺️

[@Sidera17]

It's astonishing that copper and zinc aren't usually included in anemia blood testing panels given the intricate roles they play. You usually have to request a copper or zinc panel specially and certain labs charge extra or won't draw it. Interestingly, there's some weird link to copper deficiencies in neurodivergent people or people with hypermobility. I think it might be because some of the genes don't cause it to be absorbed as well. Certain chronic infections are also linked to copper deficiency bc the bacteria utilizes the copper. I had undiagnosed Lyme disease and developed a copper deficiency from it.

[@Michael-k4g]

love the video as always you are knowledgeable! I recently saw a short where you commented on going to sleep with patches all over your face. I recently saw 3 You TUBE makeup sink influencers who are and swear by FROWNIES!! They claim that this has been around for over how many years and it’s the natural way to get rid of wrinkles??? What do you think of FROWNIES?? Does it work? You always know

[@whitneybrown4067]

Greetings Dr Dray hope u r well n 🖐Hello Every1 n Happy Friday😀n what a Wonderful Vid…. thanks n This is Gonna b so Informative🔥👍n Continued Blessings to All💜….

[@DrDrayzday]

Morning!

[@TheresaBerg-b3z]

Happy Friday to you Whitney!😊

[@jackiemarsh2470]

Happy Friday my Friend!! Have a Wonderful Day and Weekend!! Many Blessings Always!!🙏💜🙏

[@db-gb5xi]

Happy Friday Whitney Brown. Have a lovely day and take care. Enjoy your weekend.

[@whitneybrown4067]

Greetings d b hope u r well n Happy Friday😀👍💜….

[@stephernoodle]

I had to get up and make sure my multivitamin had okay levels of zinc lol. Thanks for this info!!

[@thanosfield2642]

Happy Friday 😊❤ Doctor Andrea.

[@DrDrayzday]

Good morning!

[@MephistoAngel]

Great video! I have almost all of the signs of copper deficiency that you spoke of in the latter part of the video. I don’t think doctors have ever checked that. Is that a blood test please? I wonder if copper supplements would help? Literally all but 1 or maybe 2 of the signs I have and have had for years and years

[@db-gb5xi]

A specific blood test or urine test can check for defiency.

[@MephistoAngel]

@@db-gb5xi thank you ❤️

[@monermccarthy7198]

I just love listening to your wealth of knowledge.

[@claudiasmith9117]

Good morning Dr Dray ❤

[@DrDrayzday]

Morning!

[@christinathomas4350]

An HTMA test is a great way to check your various mineral, vitamin and metal levels. That way you can supplement correctly and not guess.

[@detradennis3793]

Where do we get those?

[@alygage2385]

Another amazing video! You are the best!

[@rukiseyi3410]

Hi Dr Dray, please could you throw more light on Copper overload and if Copper IUDs can lead to Copper overload. Thank you

[@MadSimple]

If they get rid of the penny, we're all doomed.

[@DrDrayzday]

they might....I can't recall the last time I used change for something

[@angelmartinelli9983]

​@@DrDrayzdaytrue that

[@MadHatter11371]

100% happening we are going to go to digital currency

[@angelmartinelli9983]

@MadHatter11371 Well if we get a sound minded President then there will be regulations and we will have our cash still.

[@rhondagoodman9993]

They got rid of the penny in Canada.

[@b-43214]

Great information, as always! 🙏

[@paulinacerda4469]

great video!! all super well explaned! Thanks Dr Dray!

[@KBHeal]

Oh my - have a lot of those possible symptoms. slightly anaemic, slight neutropenia, high cholesterol, skin rashes and a lot of reinfections (like, had COVID 10 times in the past 3 months. Thank you so very much - will get all my levels checked 🙏🙏🙏

[@mystikrebel1089]

Dr Dray, might be what i need for my hair. thanks !

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks for watching

[@theresefournier3269]

Sunscreen?! is something that never in 7 decades, touched my skin! HalaluYAH

[@rachelw1624]

Just to say, if you are taking zinc it depletes copper. So if your taking zinc as a supplement make sure your getting copper too👍

[@Loulou47762]

Thank you! Really enjoy your informative videos.

[@zinalabudde4847]

@drdray is there any evidence that those with Ehlers-Danlos have issues with copper?

[@ProfileNameAlien3000]

I know you have spoke about the skin on the neck area, I’m trying to find it. If not, could you do a video on the neck area. I’m 45 and that is what “ages” me the most. It was also the first thing that started showing my age, earlier than expected. I don’t have any wrinkles, very fine lines show of if I use the wrong products. I always use sunscreen and moisturize. It’s like the skin has lost elasticity there more than anywhere else. Any help will be appreciated!

[@NIN_THUG]

You can strengthen your neck muscles which will help tighten the area

[@nm-xu2ik]

Love your videos. Can taking a copper supplement worsen melasma? (Taking 30 mg of zinc daily)

[@DWPersianExcursion]

Happy Friday doctor ❤

[@DrDrayzday]

Morning!

[@hokeypokeypots]

Most houses in the US have copper pipes, so if you drink tap water, you'll get copper from your water intake. Older homes had iron pipes, which also gave you iron from drinking tap water.

[@SpeakTruthFirst]

Thanks doc! Btw you look so beautiful, your face looks so youthful and full ❤

[@pinkfreud62]

Her face looks OK, but it isn't full. 🙄

[@bellaa8477]

I don't know how it works in other countries but where I live we have copper water lines and we drink tap water. I would think we run a bigger risk of having too much copper rather than too little. As a doctor, how would you measure copper levels in patients? Isn't excess copper stored in tissues and therefore difficult to detect?

[@db-gb5xi]

A blood test can be done but the doctor would have to ask for it. It can also be tested through hair.

[@jennyerxleben504]

Its important to note that people can be copper toxic and copper deficient at the same time.

[@meggieprice]

Happy Friday! 💜💜💜

[@DrDrayzday]

Morning!

[@tiamarie636]

Weird I saw this just before getting told I am deficient in copper. This is despite eating a very healthy copper rich diet and not consuming excessive amounts of Zinc. I do have unresolved digestive issues so my doctor is suspecting some absorption issues. Please wish me luck!

[@akharkongor4314]

Doctor please explain product melasma and freckles darkspot product step by step use 2024

[@julissarivas6992]

Love this video

[@carolynbridges1983]

I have what is sometimes referred to as amish brittle hair syndrome. It runs on my family. My hair is very Brittle and you can see rings on the hair where it most likely to break. Could a copper deficiency cause this?

[@bethanyg153]

I got going on copper with blackstrap molasses and beef liver. I got melisma. After cutting back for 2 years, the melasma still appears in the summer.

[@irritatedkitty7301]

Dr Dray' hair is so long. Nice.

[@mefreee2]

Its all very good but keep in mind that you can have copper overload and be copper deficient at the same time

[@shortferal]

So would supplementing with, say 2mg copper 1 x a week, be overkill, or prudent? If you have symptoms of prematurely graying hair, osteoporosis, plus peripheral neuropathy?

[@sonjaforrester9255]

I was just looking up copper!

[@lordlass133]

Zinc and copper balance each other, if a person is taking Cu they should also supplement with zinc. If the zinc makes you nauseous you don't need it, and like she said may not need Cu either.

[@angelmartinelli9983]

I eat everything.

[@poorthing]

Ha...me too

[@shannonshenanigans4576]

I hope somebody can give me advice. My 87 yr old mom has to take supplements for her macular degeneration. They have extremely high zinc levels. She's now losing her hair and has peripheral neuropathy. I'm certain it's from the excess zinc. Is there anything she can do to combat the effects? Thank you for your wonderfully informative videos!

[@rayray2878]

People are deficient in everything now days .

[@grannieannie1371]

Hmmm I wonder how people with Crohns disease go with this.

[@starrleo12]

I glad i found this video i think this is my problem !

[@Meekseek]

Now you're talking sense.

[@itsmahsa2541]

Anyone else on the copper IUD? How has it been for you?

[@bellaa8477]

I had a copper IUD for a while and had it taken out because I started developing weird symptoms. I had heard of people having bad reactions from these IUD's before I put it in and asked the nurse about it. She said it was pseudoscience and I didn't need to worry so I kind of forgot about it. After I took it out I immediately had a hair mineral analysis done because excess copper is stored in tissues and hair. It showed elevated copper levels. I had another analysis done in 6 months and the levels had gone down. Doctors will usually brush it off when you tell them things like this so I never bothered. The companies that make IUD's say the copper don't absorb in the body but it sure did for me. My symptoms gradually went away after I had my IUD taken out though. Some quicker than others. That's evidence enough for me. Anyway, that's my experience. I felt I should share 🧡

[@itsmahsa2541]

@@bellaa8477 thank you for taking the time to share. I’ve had mine in for a year now. I went through absolutely horrific pain when it was inserted. For six months, I had really sharp pains on and off like every other day in my pelvis area. I was seriously considering getting it removed, but thank goodness after six months it stopped. Now I only get pains every so often, but the weird thing is some months my periods are really bad, and other months they are fine. If I knew what was coming, I probably wouldn’t have had it inserted in the first place, but now that I’ve gone through all these ups and downs I feel like I might as well just leave it in until I want to have a kid.

[@bellaa8477]

@@itsmahsa2541 I'm sorry you've had such troubles from it. I hope it will be better from here on. Aside from the issues I had I actually think it's one of the best contraceptives I ever tried. I had no pain from insertion or using it and weirdly enough I had less bleeding. I wish it would have worked out.

[@christinas2188]

I had the Paraguard in 2007 , hated it, and had it taken out probably under 6 months after. I was having problems with my eyes and lots of strange bloating . Weird painful periods. Developed an ovarian cyst that hemorrhaged and eventually had to have laparoscopic surgery to have it removed. Wouldn’t recommend.

[@SJ-le2vc]

​@@bellaa8477 I similarly had a bad reaction to Paragard.

[@vma862]

Can you do one on elevated copper levels?

[@jenessastrickland1555]

I had sky high copper levels. We finally figured out that apparently hormonal birth control pills can cause it to build up.

[@zahram4473]

People pleasw get tested before taking copper, I have all the signs of deficiency but I have copper overload.

[@magnoliannaart]

Anyone who has ONE dr in this healthcare shortage crisis is lucky. I’m guessing anyone with a team of them must be wealthy.