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Re: Lupron
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Jul 30 12:08:45 2004
I am the 'anonymous' writer who has written a few times in response to
the posts accusing the natural users of bashing and being hard and
uncaring. I have gone through the last few posts I have made, and
cannot figure out how, with all that I explained about understanding
those who use drugs, and our only wanting to share our good experiences
in sympathy, it was taken to mean that we are bashing. I haven't seen
an angry or demeaning attitude or word on there.
Oh well.
I simply don't understand how anyone could read that into there.
I will not be responding anymore.
At Fri, 30 Jul 2004, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>Well, I don't think you have to actually try something yourself to know
>that it is a bad idea. Personally, I don't have to be hit by a car to
>know that it would hurt me. I can see other people that have been hurt
>or killed by something and learn from their experiences without going
>thru it myself. To me it's the same with Lupron or any other thing.
>I've read about ALL the options available to us, and when I read 6,200
>women have filed complaints with the FDA because of serious side effects
>of Lupron.... combine that with the other things I've read, that made
>me decide it wasn't the best choice. And I KNOW other women don't hear
>all the facts from their doctors, because I NEVER have. That's why
>these women asked for all of our opinions. I've stated my opinion and
>options that have helped me. If you've tried something that has helped
>you, by all means post them, pros and cons. But, don't bash those of us
>with different opinions for stating them. Our messages are done with
>the best intentions. To help other women with their suffering.
>
>At Thu, 29 Jul 2004, Julie wrote:
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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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