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Re: Lupron - Good side effects?
From: Tara (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun Jan 29 18:40:18 2006
The Lupron pamphlet that my doctor gave me said that in weeks 1-2 there
"is a temporary increase in your estrogen levels producing a surge or a
flare." During this surge you have a textbook reaction to the
medication. Extra estrogen may give you a burst of energy, cleaning
powers, new found great attitude etc. I would definitely be prepared
for after week 2. It states that you may have "hot flashes, headaches,
vaginal dryness, depression/mood changes, and start with bone density
changes." I wish we could all live on that estrogen high, but I'm afraid
it may be short lived for you. I wish you the best of luck and really
hope that you keep this feeling beyond week 2. Lupron is a possible
next step for me after my lap if my pain isn't controlled. Let me know
how it goes.
At Sun, 29 Jan 2006, Alicia wrote:
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>Hi,
>
>I just had my first Lupron injection on Tuesday afternoon. My friend
>did it and he did a super job! I had no bruising, redness, or swelling.
>My arm felt like lead for a few hours and was sore until Friday but
>that's what an IM is all about!!
>
>I was just wondering if anyone else has had the "reaction" that I'm
>having. As far as side effects go, it's about as good as one could wish
>for!
>
>I feel better than I have felt in years! My head is clear. I'm
>cheerful, positive, and I've been laughing lots. I have more energy.
>I've been on a mission the past three days and I've mirco-cleaned my
>whole house (and enjoyed it). I'm on a purging mode, I've thrown out 4
>huge garbage bags worth of stuff. (I should tell you that I'm a pack
>rat and I usually don't have much energy. Usually I can just barely get
>through my normal day and it's my housework that suffers and doesn't get
>done)
>
>I even baked cookies today! Just for fun...
>I've been working opposite shifts to my husband so we haven't been
>having extra sex, but if we were on the same schedule we would be!
>I am still having my normal pain, but it's just not bothering me. I
>just feel so darn positive that even pain can't bring me down!
>I even called up my mother-in-law and invited her over to our house for
>a meal! Something I have never done in the 6 years I've know my
>husband...
>
>My ob/gyn said that the worst comes two weeks after the shot. So is
>this just the calm before the storm?
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