Re: when does lupron kick in???
From: Carrie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Sep 29 17:54:38 2003
At Mon, 29 Sep 2003, Lisa wrote:
Hi,
I just came home from my gyno. appointment and he prescribed Lupron. I
have a few Questions for you all if you have time?
1. What sort of none menopausal side effect were there.
2. (If you have finished the 6 months.) How long does it take to go
back to normal? And does the pain come back?
3. Would you suggest this method of treatment even though i have a lap
booked for the end of Jan?
I have not yet been diagnosed positively with endo yet. He's hoping to
find something with the lap. I'm really scared about taking the lupron,
I am only 27 yrs old and feel i am too young for menopause. I am
already severly depressed due to the symptoms and I am afraid this might
make things worse rather then better.
Please help,
Carrie
>
>At Sat, 27 Sep 2003, Christyn wrote:
>>
>>Hi,
>>I am in my fifth month of taking the lupron shot... I wondered, for
>>those of you who have taken it, if you experienced relief from pain,
>>when did this happen? Was it while you were getting the injections or
>>only after the 6 month period? I only have one month of this left, and
>>my pains are not any better than they were, I am just wondering if, it
>>were going to work, it already should have, or if it would be after I've
>>taken all of my shots??
>>
>>I'm taking hormone therapy replacement, which has helped greatly with
>>the hot flashes, but I have started gaining weight - 7 pounds so far,
>>and I workout and eat healthy, just as I did before... For those of you
>>who took this, did you gain much weight? Was it hard to get it off after
>>you went off of it?
>>
>>Thanks for any responses!
>
>Hi Christyn,
>I have just finished a six month course of lupron shots. I felt relief
>from pain and bloating within the first 6weeks. From what I understand
>tho, it is so different for everyone. My sympathies to you. My last
>injection was July 25th and I have not yet resumed mentrating. I think
>I have finally finished with my hotflashes - thank goodness! I actually
>lost weight for the first few months as I felt flu-like and it greatly
>affected my appetite. I am still waiting for my energy level to return.
>Perhaps you should speak with your doctor regarding the discomfort you
>are still feeling.
>I wish you well. Feel free to email me if you have any more questions.
>Lisa
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Carrie,
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