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Re: Lupron and addback therapyFrom: melissa (anonymous@obgyn.net)Fri Feb 6 12:35:17 2004
At Thu, 5 Feb 2004, Lys wrote: > >In 1998 I had a laparoscopy and then went on lupron shots for six >months. I did extremely well on it, but was told that I couldn't >continue the treatment because it would damage my bones. > >For the next few years I took Ovcon-35 cyclically and did well on it. >Then, last fall, my periods got worse and worse and I experienced pain >similar to presurgery pain. > >Last October I had a second laparoscopy and started lupron shots >afterwards. The side effects (hot flashes, slight dizziness, mild >forgetfulness) were not bad compared to how well I felt on it overall. > >Unfortunately, my doctor insists I take addback therapy if I continue >with the lupron, only I have horrible side effects every time I take >anything with progesterone, such as Norethindrone (i.e. Aygestin), or >Premarin. The moodiness, severe depression, rages, chocolate cravings, >appetite increase and general hormonal hell are too much for me to >handle. > >Can anyone recommend a alternatives to addback therapy that I should >look into? I'd like to keep taking lupron but I know my doctor won't let >me unless I do something to prevent the bone loss. Please post a >response. I'm currently on Lupron right now and my Dr. has me taking 500mg of calcium twice a day. I'm also taking Aygestin...the moodiness and depression was horrible so she put me on Celexa 40mg....one of the side effects are insominia so I take Ambien before bed.....I haven't felt this normal in a LONNNGGG time....I sound like a walking medical cabinet but I just had to get in the routine and I don't mind so much now. GOOD LUCK
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