ENDO Messages for December, 2001: Re: 911 about LUPRON

Re: 911 about LUPRON - SOMEONE TALK TO ME PLEASE

From: Janet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Dec 4 02:21:13 2001

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At Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Dilber wrote: >
>At Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Chrissy wrote:
>>
>>Okay i got my first shot today of lupron and ive just been having hot
>>flashes all day long and ive been crying for no reason and im going
>>nuts... i dont like this stuff and i feel like crap
>>
>>please write me back
>>chrissy

>Dear Chrissy,

I don't think the Lupron has been in your system long enough to give you hot flashes yet. Lupron first over stimulates your ovaries (sometimes making the endo symptoms worse) for a week or so, then it shuts everything down. You shouldn't experience any menopausal symptoms until the initial overstimulation is done. I was on Lupron for four months (couldn't handle it any longer than that). The first week and a half I had horrible pelvic pain, I wound up taking narcotics and still not getting any relief! At two weeks after the first shot I had my first hot flash. The hot flashes really aren't that bad...my problem was a side affect that isn't mentioned often. Migraine headaches, every two days like clock work! In an effort to control the headaches my doctor put me on a low dose estrogen patch for "add back" therapy. This worked very well for several weeks, then I got a period, return of symptoms, and had to discontinue. Lupron did not work for me, however, it is a wonder drug for many people (my Gyn was on it for six months!). Stay possitive, if the side affects are too much, talk to your Gyn. There are many options for controling the menopausal symptoms.

>Dear Chrissy,
>As far as I know, it is impossible to get hot flashes now, since you
>just got the shot. It takes a few weeks for the medicine to kick in.
>Then hot flashes (really not so bad), a little bit of vaginal dryness
>start. Your hot flashes, crying, etc. may be because you worry about
>them, and the other side effects of lupron too much. They are probably
>psychosomatic. Best thing would be not to worry so much and try to
>concentrate on other things.
>I was on lupron for 6 months. I had some hot flashes etc. but it
>really was not a big deal. Actually I felt comfortable not having my
>period during summer months! You do not gain weight either. Actually I
>lost 4 pounds. Also the cellulitis go away! And after a couple of
>months you are allowed to take some mild hormone pills that they give to
>post menapausal women. They stop hot flashes and it's a relief. Your
>experience with lupron may be like mine too.
>Do not worry, there is nothing to be scared of. Good luck, honey.
>
>--
>Nickname: Grapefruit!
>

--
Janet

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