Re: anyone on the lupron shot?
From: E (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Nov 26 06:35:07 2002
Tracey:
I had the 6 month round of Lupron, just ending last month. While I did
have some of the side effects (bone pain, hot flashes, night sweats) I
was able to handle them ok. I'm not saying they are pleasant, because
they aren't, but if you know to expect them it's a little easier to deal
with. My Dr did not allow for "add back" estrogen as he felt it would
be detrimental in treating the endo. All Dr's are different though.
While I understand your reluctance after reading all the horror stories,
there are plenty of success stories out there also. Keep reading and
researching, and discuss your concerns with your Dr.
At Mon, 25 Nov 2002, KC wrote:
>
>At Mon, 25 Nov 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>i am supposed to be put on the shot next month, and i have heard nothing
>>but horror stories, any of you have a good story? I am really scared, i
>>am only 24, and have no children, and could use all the support i could
>>get.
>>
>>thanks for taking the time to read this and responding.
>>
>>tracey kocher
>
>Tracey,
>
>I am currently on my 2nd round of Lupron. I had my 1st last winter
>which wasn't fun! I was sick, depressed and had the hot flashes and
>night sweats very bad; I was a mess! This round I am having NO problems.
>I'm only 25, I've had 3 Laps, been on continuous birth control;
>EVERYTHING!
>Nothing seemed to work. This is the best advice I can give you... If
>you're
>doing the monthly shots you can stop at any time. If the side affects
>get to be
>too much tell your doctor and discontinue the Lupron. Get some addback
>(Estrogen) that will help with hot flashes and night sweats your doctor
>can give you some samples. You should know also, it gets WORSE before
>it gets better. The Lupron will make your estrogen levels high, then it
>will "flush" all the estrogen out. This is known as the "flare affect".
>I personally think if you can get through the "flare" you're good to go.
>Usually they like you to have your period when you get your first shot
>and it may make your period worse for a couple days then it should go
>away until you're finished with your treatment (usually about 8 weeks).
>Please feel free to email me if you have any more questions.
>BabyK7795@aol.com
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