I am going to the doctor in 2 weeks to have the Paragard IUD inserted. I've been made aware of the side effects that result right afterwards. The cramping concerns me a little and I was wondering if anyone out there knew if it would be wise or not to take a day or two off from work following the procedure? If the cramping isn't all that bad, I definitely don't want to miss work. The fact that I move around a lot at work triggers my concern. Thank you.