ENDO Messages for December, 2001: Re: Future outlook after Zoladex

Re: Future outlook after Zoladex

From: Sheena (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun Dec 16 10:49:37 2001

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At Thu, 6 Dec 2001, anonymous wrote: >
>Hello
>
>I am 38 years old and I had extensive laser surgery in June this year.
>It was discovered that my womb was attached to my bladder and was being
>dragged back, i also had two large sights on my bowel, that were causing
>me many problems, i.e. back and leg pain, constipation and diarrhea,
>bloating and nausea. Just before surgery i was in constant pain and I
>was told that if i hadn't already been booked in i would have been
>admitted for emergency surgery during the next few months as i was very
>close to a blockage in my bowel!!
>
>I have been on Zoladex for six months and had my last injection 7 weeks
>ago. I
>am still experiencing major hot flushes and sweats that are causing me
>problems at work (i have started a new job working primarily with
>men!!!) and also lack of sleep ( i currently experience 8 a night and
>have to change clothes etc with each one as i sweat so much). I have
>had other side effects such as vagina dryness and strange mood swings
>but not having any periods for six months has far outweighed these side
>effects. I am now beginning to experience bloating and an uncomfortable
>feeling around my pelvic area and i am feeling quite low at the prospect
>of pain returning. My Gyn said in September that he was very hopeful of
>getting my endo under control due to the laser surgery and the Zoladex
>course "hitting it from both angles" and i am due to see him again in
>March next year when my pain will be reassessed and other medication
>will be discussed (what i don't know). I don't want to return to how i
>was earlier this year, my family went through hell with me and i am now
>crying as i write this, as they don't deserve having to live like we
>did.
>
>I have really enjoyed being period free, but really cannot face the
>thought of anymore surgery, i was really quite ill after the last one.
>
>Has anyone out there been on Zoladex who can give me any indication of
>what to expect? When am i likely to see a period? How long will these
>sweats last? Is there really any hope of having some painfree time
>ahead?
>
>Any information would be really appreciated and i have found great
>comfort from reading the messages on this site - i stumbled on it in
>desparation!!
>
>Many thanks
>Netti

Dear Netti, I like you had my last injection of zoladex (6 mnth course) 3 months ago. I have not had a period since and am concerned about the future of my endo. I also have the occaisional hot flashes and my moods ,even though somewhat calmer now, will still affect me. I can so understand your feelings about all you discussed especially your guilt at putting the family through a rough time. I am unsure of what the future holds, treatment wise, and would be greatful for any info you find out please feel free to contact me as I would love to support you in this and hopefully we can inform each other about any new developments Great sympathy and good luck with all your problems

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Sheena

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