ENDO Messages for July, 2004: Re: Lupron

Re: Lupron

From: Julie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Jul 29 16:37:59 2004

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I have tried to stay out of this "discussion," but I feel like I should say something. The impression I got when Jennifer posted her dislike of lupron "bashing" was that she was just fed up and finally "let loose." She didn't name any names, and I personally feel bad for her that some chose to bash her for voicing her opinions. I believe that there is room on here for everyone's opinions, but it seems as though those who are the most against lupron are those who have never tried it themselves. This is something that I find very odd. If you have been offered lupron and have turned it down due to potential side effects, then that is fine to say to someone who is looking for advice on whether or not to take it. What is disturbing is when people "yell" DO NOT EVER GO ON LUPRON, as some have said when they in fact have never tried it themselves. I am all for posting what works for you, but you don't have to respond to every posting with "DON'T TRY LUPRON, instead do what I did!" This mentality is very alienating for those who have chosen lupron. I am sure that they feel judged for accepting the potential side effects that you have blasted as being "terrible" and "unnatural." No one has come out and bashed the other methods of treatment, even though there are potential side effects to them too. My husband's aunt died from taking all "natural" vitamins and supplements, many of which are recommended here on a daily basis. Yes, she actually DIED from taking a lethal combination of herbs. The problem with "natural" "medications" like St. John's Wart, etc., is that they are not regulated by the FDA and the known and unknown dangers of combining them are not readily available. Many of the "natural" "medications" have drastic effects when taken with prescription drugs, too, that are not listed on the bottles. She was a health food "junkie" and thought that she was doing good by going to a naturalist and taking herbs and vitamins. The problem was that the combination of herbs and vitamins that she was taking built up to toxic levels in her body, and killed her. (Yes, this was determined by autopsy). I believe that Jennifer's basic point was, please post what has worked for you, and what hasn't worked for you. BUT!! If you haven't tried something, don't respond to every posting by screaming that no one should try it, either. Like it or not, lupron has worked for a lot of women. And it is not fair to constantly bash it as a horrible choice.

God Bless (everyone!!),

-- Julie

ps. I have to commend Lori for responding to Jennifer's posting with an apology and for owning up to her participation in the lupron "bashing." You are a good example, to me, of a true Christian.

--
"A cheerful heart is good medicine,"
         Proverbs 17:22

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