ENDO Messages for October, 2004: Re: to have or not to have

Re: to have or not to have

From: Tiff (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Oct 28 18:45:44 2004

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Glenda,

I have also had the same experience with Lupron as Stacy, pretty much to a T. As you know, we are all different and noone can tell you what to do...Personally, I do not believe the risks of Lupron are worth trying it. When I had the injection, my Dr. didn't give me a choice. After my first surgery, when I returned for my postop, he told me this is what we are going to treat you with and before I had the chance to open my mouth and ask about the "treatment", he left the room and the nurse gave me the shot. Needless to say, I switched doctors. But when I got home I did a lot of research and was pissed! I do not feel that this injection is the answer. Aside from the side effects, I believe Lupron makes our bodies much more susceptible to Lupus, and Osteoporosis among other things. I have problems with my left hip and I do believe it is partially due to the Lupron.

I understand your desire to have a hysterectomy. I have been telling my husband for years that if we are not pregnant by the time I turn 30, I will have a hyst. I have two years left! It is the only thing that gives me a glimpse of hope, even w/o kids. Please take this with a grain of salt. What it always comes down to for me is what I have a peace about-I feel God helps us know what is best for our own individual person. Good luck! Keep me posted, or if you need to talk, please feel free. BTSauders@juno.com.

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>At Tue, 26 Oct 2004, Glenda wrote:
>>
>>I am looking at having a hysterectomy due to endo. I am 38 and done
>>having children so instead of doing drugs I have decided to have the
>>surgery. I can't find enough information on Lupron to know the pros and
>>cons, but in reading others I see how terrible it is effecting your
>>lives. I don't suffer much but enough to effect my life and why keep
>>these organs when I don't need them anymore. I don't want to jump into
>>something that will only add more problems than I am aware of.
>
> glenda,
>I haven't read much about the lupron shot I just know about my
>experience on it.
>It did seem to work for the pain but it took 3mnths to get into my
>system and then 2mnths after that it came back. I did get real bad hot
>flashes and headaches and also I experienced severe irrability. I'm not
>trying to push you away from that but just remember the shot works
>differently on other people so I think that maybe instead of going to
>the extreme which is a hysterectamy. You should try this first. you
>can stop the shot anytime but you can't go back after having everything
>taken out.
>
>I wish you lots of luck and I"m sure the decsion you make is the best
>one for you.
>
>- stacy

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Tiffany

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