Four filshie clips in my abdomen from a failed tubal ligation.It has been causing severe abdominal pain, slightly enlarged spleen as of (b)(6).I was admitted for observation due to abdominal pain and suspected gallbladder issues, released later that day because "no reason" for pain and symptoms besides possibility of clips.One clip located in the left upper quadrant, 1 on the lower bowel area, 1 in pouch douglass, and 1 near the bladder.I have had severe bloating, nausea, pain, constipation, headaches, fatigue, absent menses, painful sex, vaginal prolapse, signs of internal organ inflammation, and body aches.Suspected auto-immune issues, currently with rheumatology to monitor outpatient, see if clips are causing all the symptoms.I had a tubal in (b)(6) 2017, using these clips, and didn't know of their migration until (b)(6) 2019.I had an auto immune panel done in (b)(6) 2019, it showed inflammation but no other diseases, besides fibromyalgia, i intend to have all 4 clips removed from my abdomen, but need to find a general surgeon willing to do this complicated of an abdominal surgery.Willing to give fda the clips after removal for study.All of the clips were proven to still be closed, meaning the tube died, in order for the clips to fall off and migrate.Fda safety report id# (b)(4).
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