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Re: Lupron
From: Lori (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Jul 29 17:49:14 2004
Thank Julie,
I was looking thru some of my posts, example recently: I said "IMAGINE
FOOD BEING YOUR MEDICINE" If that was one of the ones, let me tell you
Lupron or any other drug was not on my mind. I was so shocked when I
read that foods can possibly help with this disease! I was not thinking
wow this instead of Lupron, that never crossed my mind. I guess it is
strange when you read a post, instead of being in person, we cannot see
the care in the others persons heart or the concern for each other. I
do not think any of us "naturalists" ever have any intention of putting
down anyone who uses meds & are not implying that at all- no intentions
to make some feel foolish for using Lupron...I guess the reason is that
you read so many desperate stories here about this disease & you have a
way that is working out of the norm-somewhat being an outcast on here
for posting about it & it is in disagreement with most traditional
medical Drs.-they just do not believe it possible.
The initial reaction is LISTEN! their is another way! you do not have to
suffer! I believe that is what the others are saying & certainly that is
what I am saying, but out of the kindness of their hearts. If we were
all in person out at Mimi's together I think we could then see each
others tones. It is very hard to express in a letter, unless you take a
very long time to think about what you are posting & everyones possible
reaction & what each person is actually saying. So hard to do...
So why don't we all go out to Lunch together instead!!!
Lori
http://www.theendoclub.com
At Thu, 29 Jul 2004, Julie wrote:
>
>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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