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Re: Lupron and anxiety?
From: Cindy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Sep 30 18:18:58 2005
Yes ! About amonth ago, I started suffering from severe anxiety and
depression. I was to the point I was close to quitting my job. I had
to take off for a few days cause I was a "basket case" even having
anxiet wihich really scared me. I was on the 4 th month of Lupron. Doc
said it was side effects from lupron and gave me lexapro and ativan.
Now, I am 85% better and no more panic attacks (knock on wood). Lupron
effects everyone differently. Good Luck!!!!!Have a Great
Evening!!!!!!!!!!!!
At Wed, 28 Sep 2005, G wrote:
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>Mj,
>my anxiety isn't worse, but i only had my shot on monday so who knows. i
>am not a big fan of meds either, but u are right if u need it then u
>need it. also are u haveing amy problems with ur memory? man i am,
>drives me nuts. good luck!
>
>--
>G
>
>At Wed, 28 Sep 2005, MJ wrote:
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>>Hi,
>>No, I haven't been having problems putting things into words, really,
>>just when I am trying to describe this feeling. I have NEVER felt like
>>this before so I don't know how to describe it exactly. Since I have
>>never felt like this before I am thinking it has to be the lupron. I
>>feel so much better today, but I want to see if there is anything to do
>>about it before it comes back or gets worse even--did your anxiety get
>>worse w/ the 2nd shot? I am worried that it will get worse w/ #3 or
>>#4...my husband is telling me that if it is making me feel bad, then
>>stop it, but if I do that, then what? After hearing about all the
>>horrible s/e some people have, this isn't so bad--yet.
>>
>>When my re first talked about the add-back, he said that if 'you need
>>it, then you need it'. I haven't called there yet, but I am going
>>to--just to let them know what is going on.
>>
>>I know there are some who have had success w/ anti-anxiety meds, but I
>>don't know....I'm not a big fan of taking meds in the first place, but
>>if I need to do it then I will. I'm not against it, just not sure what
>>to do.
>>
>>Good luck to you!
>>mj
>>
>>At Wed, 28 Sep 2005, G wrote:
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>>>mj,
>>>I just got my second shot this week. i had the anxiety with starting
>>>with my first shot. it has to be the lupron. also i have been having a
>>>hard time putting things in to word..not sure if u have been having
>>>trouble with this since u started lupron or just this one time. it
>>>makes me crazy i know what i want to say, but i can't seem to get it
>>>from my brain to my mouth. find myself kinda studdering. do u have
>>>this? i though about the add back, but doc said "if we don't have to
>>>lets not....why get rid of hormones to turn around and give u some." but
>>>i do know some ladies are on meds for the anxiety. good luck!!
>>>
>>>--
>>>G
>>>
>>>At Wed, 28 Sep 2005, MJ wrote:
>>>>
>>>>I had my 2nd lupron injection on 9/14 and for the past week I have been
>>>>having a hard time being able to de-stress. It's mostly about work
>>>>related stuff, but it's to the point where I guess you could classify it
>>>>as anxiety--I have the hardest time letting go of the feeling (and a
>>>>horrible time putting it into words as you can see!). I will say there
>>>>are some fairly stressful things going on at my work, but 'normally' I
>>>>would deal w/ them at work and then not stress out about them--lately I
>>>>can't do that. I just can't let it go--I keep playing it over and over
>>>>in my mind. Yesterday I talked to my supervisor because it was to the
>>>>point that I was starting to dread to go to work--pretty much had to
>>>>force myself out of bed in the am. (Luckily for me, my supervisor is an
>>>>RN and has struggled w/ endo herself so she is VERY supportive and
>>>>understanding.) My husband is also incredibly supportive and I am very
>>>>lucky for that.
>>>>
>>>>Also--prior to being on lupron, I have never experienced any anxiety. I
>>>>think that is one of the reasons this is so difficult for me--I have
>>>>always been able to 'take things in stride'. Has anyone else ever had
>>>>this happen w/ lupron?
>>>>
>>>>I am also wondering if anyone has had any experience w/ the 'add back
>>>>therapy' and if that would work for this, or if it is more for hot
>>>>flashes and stuff like that.
>>>>
>>>>The good news is, I have not had any pain, no other side effects, and I
>>>>am on vacation in 1 1/2 weeks! I am keeping a + attitude and doing
>>>>things to take care of myself (ie: eating healthy, spending time w/ my
>>>>husband, taking my dogs for walks, etc).
>>>>
>>>>Thanks for listening!
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>MJ
>>>>
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