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Re: Adjusting to Lupron
From: Sue (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Aug 12 10:50:49 2004
Hi everyone,
I'm on my first round of Lupron.I had my first shot(one-month)2 weeks
ago yesterday and have been feeling terrible.The pain has gotten much
worse,not only in my lower abdomen and side but also into my upper
thighs,especially the left one.I started limping a few days ago,but it
seems to be getting better.I also started my period last Sunday and it
hasn't let up,so,that's probably why the pain increased.My last one was
2 months ago on 6/11/04,so,the timing is right.I've also been getting
some headaches,but not migraines like before,they just feel like tension
headaches.I've been having to take a pain pill first thing in the
morning so that I can get ready and go to work!I don't like the idea but
nothing else works!Since I'm starting my 2nd two weeks on the Lupron
today,I'm hoping that relief is in sight,once the hormones even out.I've
also been taking add-back therapy(Aygestin)and the hotflashes have
really gotten much better!!I'll let you know how my progress goes.I
think we all have to hang in there and trust in our doctors.Good luck !
>
>The same thing happens to me. I am on my second round of Lupron (first
>was in 2001) and just had my first three month shot on Monday. I feel
>pretty bad already. Started one heck of a nasty period yesterday and my
>hip has been so sore from the injection that I have been limping for two
>days. (that's a fun one to explain to everyone in the office!) My Doc
>has told me that you will feel worse initially as the ovaries will first
>produce a surge of estrogen before they finally shut down. I don't
>remember feeling quite as bad when I had my second 3 month injection but
>I think I did feel cruddy for about a week. I tend to get a migraine
>and nauseous for a day or two after the shot, plus the inejction pain
>doesn't help. Also, did you make sure you got your second shot in time?
>I usually try to go in a day or two before the official three months is
>up to be sure it stays consistent in my system. That seems to help
>some.
>
>Hang in there!
>Amy
>
>At Wed, 11 Aug 2004, ann wrote:
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>>I have a question for all those who have tried Lupron. When I had my
>>first 3 month injection, they said that the pain could get worse for 2
>>weeks before it got better. They were right and it was the first 3
>>weeks that were worse, with the 3rd being the worst. Had to go back to
>>percocet.
>>
>>After that I felt great.
>>
>>Just had my second shot a week and a half ago and the same thing is
>>happening. More percocet, only thing that works for me, and I'm feeling
>>great but am concerned about taking a narcotic for any length of time.
>>All I need next is to become dependant on a drug!!
>>
>> Anyone else have this happen?
>>
>>Ann
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