"people are saying that the pain is not so bad but each body reacts differently - so please withhold the negative commentary. i have had numerous sports injuries (currently recovering from a torn calcaneofibular ligament in my ankle from soccer) and nothing compares to the cramp pain that i am continually experiencing. since insertion, and this is now going on over a month, i have had cramps. this pain is with and without a period and it is non-stop. i had my iud checked because of the pain and bloat, but these symptoms can last up to six months. i take 600mg of ibuprofen 2x/day and put a heat pad on at night when cramps seem to peak in intensity. i&#039;m giving it one more month and if it does not improve, i will have it removed."