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Re: Lupron and joint aches
From: Jessica (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Dec 28 19:00:40 2005
I took a Prescriped calcium supplement and something else for bone loss
when I was on Lupron. It didnt help me its been three years but it
might help you.
At Wed, 28 Dec 2005, Cindy wrote:
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>I usually just take a couple Tums. 2-3 a day. If you are worried about
>constipation, try eating a couple dried apricots when you take the
>calcium. Or an over the counter stool softener. A non-stimulant one
>like Colace works pretty good. But I'd definitely check with your
>doctor before taking anything medicinal.
>
>At Tue, 27 Dec 2005, Oysterie wrote:
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>>Hi,
>>
>>Can you all tell me what calcium tablets you take?
>>
>>I am on Lupron and I am experiencing joint pain too, but I am hesitant
>>to take the calcium because I feel calcium will cause constipation...
>>
>>How often do you all take the supplements?
>>
>>At Tue, 27 Dec 2005, Cindy wrote:
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>>>Are you taking calcium supplements with it? Lupron causes your bone mass
>>>to deteriorate, so it's good to take extra calcium while you're on it,
>>>and afterwards. Hope this helps!
>>>
>>>At Fri, 23 Dec 2005, Alexis wrote:
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>>>>Hi everyone,
>>>>
>>>>I am having BAD joint aches. My wrists, elbows, knees and hips are so
>>>>sore.
>>>>If I sit in an awkward position for more than 15 seconds I ache all over
>>>>when I stand up. I'm getting scared, because i have only been on Lupron
>>>>for a month, and this really doesn't feel natural.
>>>>
>>>>Has anyone else experienced this? Should I be worried? Is there anything
>>>>that I can do?
>>>>
>>>>Thanks,
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>Alexis.
>>>>
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