Re: Anyone Had Positive Experience With Lupron ?
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Fri Nov 14 09:05:25 2003
I was diagnosed with Stage IV endo about 2 2/2 years ago and have tried
everthing short of hysterectomy.
I did 10 months of lupron with approximately 5 months of addback
therapy. I had a positive experience without any major side effects
other than hot flashes which were controlled with soy protein. I felt
wonderful. More energetic, pain free, NO PERIODS!!!! WOO HOO!
But......Symptoms slowly returned a few months after therapy ended.
Please note Lupron is not a cure and affects everyone differently.
As a last resort I now use Progesterone cream and LOVE IT. Pain free
for about a month now and I am optimistic I will continue to feel this
way.
Good Luck with your decision.
Lynnette
At Fri, 14 Nov 2003, Amy wrote:
>
>Sonia,
>I did Lupron a couple years ago for my endo. I had a good experience on
>it. Had some side effects like hot flashes and night sweats, and a
>handful of bad mood swings. I found most of these side effects more
>annoying than anything. They did not keep me from functioning. The
>worst part was a pretty much complete loss of sex drive while I was on
>it. It returned to normal though when I stopped the shots. I did 9
>months of lupron, the last 3 with add back therapy. I went beyond the
>normal 6 months so I could get through my wedding without pain and endo
>issues. When I took the add back, all side effects except sex drive
>went away. I also found that the first 24 hours after the shot were
>rough. I would usually get a bad headache and be nauseous. I just
>planned the shots for Friday afternoons so I had a weekend to rest. I
>have a friend at work doing Lupron now and the shots have not made her
>feel bad at all, so it seems to effect everyone differently. For me, it
>was a last resort, and something it took me two years to decide to do. I
>don't regret doing it and would do it again. I was pain free the entire
>time I was on the shots and stayed pretty much pain free for a year
>following. Now of course the endo is back and I am seriously
>considering total hysto next year because I am sick of temporary fixes.
>
>Hope this helps a little! Just do your research and make a decision for
>YOU. Everyone will react differently. Feel free to email me direct if
>you want to talk further.
>
>Hugs!
>Amy Meyer
>
>At Thu, 13 Nov 2003, Sonia wrote:
>>
>>I have just started to research the drug Lupron. I had a hysterectomy
>>Nov 27 and my Doctor suggested I begin Lupron treatment for the endo on
>>my bowels. She was able to save my right ovary. Any feedback would be
>>appreciated.
>>
>>--
>>Sonia
>>
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