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Re: Supposed to be getting first Lupron shot this week...From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue Jul 9 19:03:21 2002
At Tue, 9 Jul 2002, Marie wrote: > >At Tue, 9 Jul 2002, Cookie wrote: >> >>I was just as apprehensive about Lupron as you are. I tried everything >>to avoid it: herbal remedies, diet, yoga, etc. but when an ultrasound >>showed endo was starting to grow back only 2 months after surgery, I had >>no choice. I am currently on my 6th and final shot.. my reaction to it >>includes hotflashes, nightsweats and headaches. These side effects have >>been annoying, but not horrible. I found immediate relief with Lupron.. >>within 2 weeks of the 1st shot, no endo pain. Initially, I was more >>irritable and "foggy", but it has gotten progressively less problematic. >>I actually have been feeling great! Almost normal. And I just had an >>ultrasound done, and the endo cyst did shrink, but just a little. My >>advice is to do your research, weigh alternatives and then make your >>choice. If you do decide to go with Lupron, don't dwell on the >>negatives. Focus your energy on healing yourself. >> >>-- >>Cookie >> >>t Mon, 1 Jul 2002, anonymous wrote: >>> >>>and I am starting to get nervous. I have read accounts of women having >>>multiple medical problems caused by Lupron, and I have read other >>>accounts from medical professionals saying that is rare or does not >>>happen. I'm not sure who to believe. Has anyone else ever felt this >>>conflicted about Lupron? Is it worth the risk? I guess I want to know >>>that if I take a chance, am I really going to find relief for my endo >>>pain. Does anyone have any words of wisdom to share? Has anyone ever >>>had a bad reaction to the Lupron? Has anyone found relief with Lupron? >>>Thanks for sharing. >> >-- >I was very nervous too about my first Lupron shot. This week I will be getting >my 5th shot and they have helped greatly with the endo pain. I haven't even had the >side effects most people get such as hot flashes. I am very glad I am on Lupron. >There is so much negative info. about Lupron on the internet, but I think those people >are just very vocal and not in the majority. My doctor says he hasn't had anyone with >bad side effects. > Just wanted to add my two cents to the Lupron subject... I am far from vocal about my experience with Lupron. I understand that it has helped some people and I am so happy that it has. However, I refer to the drug as Poison. My symptoms were so bad while on it that I had wished for death most days. I couldn't walk because my joints hurt so bad and was so tired I can only imagine that that is how cancer patients feel. I spent quite a bit of money on pain pills that insurance wouldn't cover because it was the only thing that could get me through the day. I had my sixth Lupron injection at the end of April and am having another Laparotomy this Friday. So again, I am glad it helps some, but in my case I wish I had never put it in my body. Anyone considering Lupron should know that what they read on the internet isn't necessarily from a small handful of vocal people.
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