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Re: On Lupron, 6 mo, 2 shots and SCARED!
From: Alison (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Jul 13 12:30:48 2005
Hi Melissa,
I think i probably got my lupron injection the same day as you. I am
also 3 and 1/2 weeks into the treatment and experiencing some side
effects. Last week i had a rash that i now think was from a virus
because it cleared up quickly and i also felt flu-like. I have had some
vision things too, but my eye doctor said that it should go away as my
body adjusts, and it is getting better. I am bloated most of the time
and also very emotional. i have been feeling depressed -but that comes
and goes. I haven't had any hot flashes and am taking evening primrose
oil that is supposed to help with that, you could look into that. Have
you talked to your doctor about taking estrogen? This is an option that
does not interfere with the drug but can help with side effects. I am
thinking about calling my doctor to try this. It is frustrating though,
and i can totally relate to being scared about the drug being in you for
3 months. But remember that it isn't really "stuck" in you, because
your doctor can regulate the estrogen levels in your body by
supplementing it. I have had moments when i was pretty freaked out
about it, but your body will adjust and it will be ok.
take care,
Alison
At Tue, 12 Jul 2005, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>At Mon, 11 Jul 2005, RENEE wrote:
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>>At Mon, 6 Jan 2003, Melissa wrote:
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>>>I received the first of the two Lupron injects 3 1/2 weeks ago. I
>>>obviously didn't research this option very far as I was unaware of
>>>certain side effects like hair and memory loss.
>>>
>>>Has anyone taken Lupron for the 3 month stints and had serious side
>>>effects? I am having hot flashes, night sweats, and lots of little zits
>>>have appeared on my face. The endo pain went away for about 2 weeks
>>>(yes!) but came back last night. Can I still expect other side effects
>>>to start up, like hair loss? I'm freaked that I'm on this for 3 months,
>>>without realizing what I was really taking.
>>>
>>>I'm just wondering if at 3 1/2 weeks if my ovaries are shut down yet and
>>>all the side effects would begin. Also, are there side effects that
>>>occur later in the treatment? I've read the posts for the monthly shots
>>>and I'm not sure if it's the same with my 2 shots. Thank you for any
>>>responses!!!!!
>>>
>>>--
>>>Melissa
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>>>Peace, Love, and Compassion
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>Melissa if I understood this correctly you are only getting two
>injections of Lupron.....I was on it for 6 months and yes it was hell
>but we have to do what we have to do. I have been battling for two
>years now...next week I am going in for my second Lap and after will be
>put on Lupron for a year...Yes I'm going back, so it shows if you can be
>strong and deal with the side effects it's not as bad as everyone
>says...it's more of an inconvenience. I worked a 9 to 5 job the entire
>time I was on it....I had memory loss, depression, hair loss...hot
>flashes, bleeding, severe mood swings...and crying spells...It was
>chaos, but it worked for about a year and a half...doc says I should of
>stayed on it for the entire year and maybe I would of had better
>results. ...There's just no telling everyone is different. I regained
>my composer about three months after the shots....started noticing
>things going back to normal. I put my husband through hell...we laugh
>about it now...middle of the winter and I'm sleeping with the windows
>open insisting that there is something wrong with him, cause heaven
>knows I was sweating like a pig....but through it all the most important
>thing is to keep positive and don't just take our word on concerns ask
>your doc, cause like I said everyone is different...one last thing
>everyone bad mouths Lupron....if it works, lucky you...I would do
>anything for my life to be normal again....you decide your fate don't
>base it on our opinion.
>
>The Other Melissa
>
>There is another site that I found on MYSPACE.com it's another message
>board fore Endo...I feel like it's a little more personal...you should
>check it out if you haven't already.
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