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Concerned about OBGYN care/ another question about LupronFrom: anonymous@obgyn.netThu May 1 23:44:21 2003
I am on my first month of Lupron. I had discussed with my doctor, prior to this treatment, that my most significant concern in using this medication was it's tendency to produce emotional side effects, or worsen those already there. (I have continually had mood swing, emotional rollercoaster type problems since I began any type of treatment for Endo) He told me that he was concerned as well (early in my treatment, I had some really frightening depressive, angry, and moody symptoms.... I was SO afraid of living like that again!!),... so.. he added an anti anxiety medication along with my antidepressant medication before my first injection. As I am so sick and tired (sure many of you can relate!) of living in pain, I told him that I would try it, as long as I KNEW that he would be there to take care of me if my moods became out of control again! He told me that he was not going anywhere, even mentioned that if I got into trouble, having more moodiness or depression, that he might prescribe new medicine, or change what I am on.... Now.. that being said... I guess I am now having my first period on this drug, been having bleeding, and increased pain all week. I also have been extremely depressed or aggressive in my behaviour. At first, I thought it would just pass... then today, I thought I had better call and just let my doctor know, (he DID say that he was concerned and would be there to take care of me!) First of all, it took my nurse over 5 hours to call back (which I can live with, I know they are busy) but when I told her my problems AND that my doctor and I had discussed this issue at length before beginning my treatment, she told me that I needed to just come on to the office and get my second dose of Lupron. (it's not due for about a week and a half). She told me getting it early was not a problem and that after the second dose, all of the "emotional" side effects should go away. She never even put me on hold to take the time to TELL my DOCTOR what is going on with me! In the meantime, I'm just left here to cry all the time... making my daughter afraid, worrying my family because I'm so emotionally fragile right now! I feel extremely let down. I don't perceive that I'm being given the treatment that my doctor told me he would give me, the treatment that I am paying for AND the treatment that I think I deserve! Am I wrong?? Am I expecting too much in wanting my doctor to KNOW what is going on with me , especially when we have discussed this particular problem? I have no reason to believe that he even knows that I called, so I really can't blame him! AND... has anyone who has been treated with Lupron noticed that the so called "emotional side effects" went away after the second injection?? Thank you for listening and PLEASE, if anyone has any insight, please share it with me before my emtional self goes to my doctors office and sheds some light on how to properly take care of a patient!! ( especially one paying freaking 500 dollars PLUS per month for ONE injection!)
-- Hugs, Katy
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