ENDO Messages for January, 2004: Re: ERC position paper against pre-diagnosis Lupron

Re: ERC position paper against pre-diagnosis Lupron

From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Jan 13 13:31:01 2004

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AMEN! I agree. Under naturopath care & feeling great! Lori At Tue, 13 Jan 2004, liss wrote: >
>I'm not sure if this has already been discussed on the forum, but I just
>read the Endometriosis Recearch Center's recent position paper stating
>their position against the use of Lupron prior to an endo diagnosis, and
>I am in shock again over how TAP continues to do business. TAP is the
>company that makes Lupron. The website link to the position paper is
>http://www.endocenter.org, and then click on in the upper right column
>to go to the PDF file.
>
>Studies have found that 48% of partiicpants indicated that Lupron was
>intolerable and not helpful at symptom relief. TAP claims that Lupron
>is "well-tolerated."
>
>In addition, 23% of participants suffered lasting effects for up to 5 or
>more years after Lupron use. According to TAP, no patient should suffer
>any effects beyond 3-6 months after Lupron use.
>
>We know the only way to diagnose endo is through a laparoscopy. How are
>women ever going to get correctly treated if they are given Lupron
>before even being diagnosed?
>
>Why are our doctors leading us so vigorously toward Lupron instead of
>informing us of ways to alter our nutrition and estrogen/progesterone
>balance naturally BEFORE trying dangerous drugs? Why do I feel like
>doctors are taking advice from TAP, a company that has been the subject
>of onoing investigations and was already fined $875 million for illegal
>promotion of Lupron?
>
>I hope you ladies don't mind me ranting a bit here. It is just
>sometimes so frustrating when you feel like pharmaceutical companies are
>trying to profit off of your pain and desperation. Meanwhile, we barely
>hear about reports that pain is lessened effectively by acupuncture,
>herbs, topical progesterone cream, evening primrose oil, fish oils,
>elimination of wheat-yeast-dairy, and vitamins C, B6, etc.
>
>Three weeks ago my main physician mentioned that I should think about
>going on Lupron or having my second surgery. Today I made an
>appointment with a Naturopathic Doctor. I'll let you know how it goes!
>
>Today I am thankful that the ERC is looking into these issues, and I am
>thankful to you endozone ladies, who support each other so well. Best
>wishes, Liss

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