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Re: advice!From: anonymous@obgyn.netWed Nov 17 12:26:31 2004
Hi Sandra, I was one of those folks who opted not to take Lupron, not simply because of the side effects but it seemed like such a temporary solution to an on-going problem. And quite frankly, the side effects didn't seem worth it to me at a point where there were other things I could try to help relieve my endo pain I do follow the endo diet. In addition to no wheat or dairy, I also do not eat read meat and eat only organic poultry and some fish. I also cut out sugar and caffeine because these really escalate the amount of estrogen in your body and for me that seems to be a big pain trigger. I also cut out alcohol because it interferes with liver functioning and the liver helps break down excess estrogen in the body. I also see a naturopathis doctor who has guided me in the use of supplements. What has been helpful for me are high quality vitamins, natural progesterone cream (which you cannot take with other hormones) and phamacuetical grade fish oil. I have a couple of other things on my daily list but won't go into it completely. But if you're really against Lupron there are choices for you. I know all these changes do not work for all people, but I (and a few others I know) am experiecing incredible relief. I have no pain and do not even have signs of PMS. The only indication that I'm getting my period is the calendar I keep. If I didn't bleed, I'd never know I was on my period, I feel that great. And I am down from popping pills all the time to not a single one. My pain used to be quite challenging. It is very tough to stop me from doing things, but I would miss work almost every month because of the pain. And so many nights I would cry instead of sleep. I should point out that an 8 mm chocolate cyst completely debilitated me, put me in the ER and required surgery. I do have two new cysts (which I think developed before I started natural therapies, the one that I know for sure showed up two weeks after surgery and it has not grown at all), both about 4-5 mm. On the one hand it's not great to know I have these in my body, but what a relief that they do not bother me. Deciding upon the best treatment for myself was a very difficult thing for me to do. A large part of me wanted to just give into my doctor and take the Lupron or at least go on the pill, but I did not feel comfortable with either. Perhaps the pain will come back, but for now I have not felt better in my entire life (well, since I started my period). The side effects to these changes have been awesome (in addition to no pain, my treatment has also gotten rid of my 20+ years of insomnia, greatly reduced my anxiety, depression and a host of other things). Best of luck to you! Oh, and if you haven't checked out Lori's site and are intersted in other natural therapies, it is a great resource: http://www.theendoclub.com Melanie
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