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Re: Lupron Questions
From: Amber (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Mar 17 12:09:02 2006
I am 27 and have been told Lupron is my only option right now. I can't
not take birth control due to blood clot issues. I have severe pain a
couple weeks a month and am petrified to try Lupron because of what I
have read on the side effects. I know it effects everyone differently
but my doctor did advise me this week, once you are injected with it
they can only give you some medicine to offset the side effects, other
than that it last for a month. I don't really want to have a month
worth of side effects and not be able to get rid of them until the shot
wears off. Sadly there are few options for people, I just don't want to
put my body through that and as soon as the shot is done you have to get
another, from what I have been told it is not a long term solution. Good
Luck!
At Fri, 17 Mar 2006, Linda wrote:
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>Hi Melissa,
>
>You are right, everyone seems to have different experiences on Lupron. I
>have to tell you that I didn't go on Lupron at first for the same reason
>you've mentioned. I heard horrible stories about it and there was no
>way I was going to try it. I regret that decision because a year and a
>half later, I had a second lap and decided to try Lupron. I had a
>really good experience. The only side effect I had was hot flashes.
>Other than that, I had no pain, no mood swings, no PMS, and I felt
>great. I think it is important to make sure you stay healthy while you
>are on it. I exercised every day ( even when I didn't feel like it),
>and I ate right. I understand and I'm sympathetic with women who've had
>bad experiences with Lupron, however, I wish I had done it sooner
>because it wasn't a bad experience. Remember, you are different from
>everyone else, so base your decision on your own health and situation.
>Best of luck to you! Please let me know if you have any questions. Take
>care.
>
>Linda
>
>At Fri, 17 Mar 2006, anonymous wrote:
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>>Hi Melissa, This is a very sensitive subject you've touched on. You'll
>>get many mixed responses on this forum.
>>My personal opinion, it's a horrible drug that should be taken off the
>>market for anything other than treating prostate cancer. It left me in
>>a wheelchair for a while and extrememly ill and suicidal. I would
>>rather just die than put that in my body ever again.
>>
>>This Yahoo group is very interesting. I've learned a lot more recently
>>about the true effects of Lupron on the body. It can cause some
>>horrifying life long troubles. Post your question with them and you'll
>>get quite a reaction.
>>
>>http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/LupronVictims/
>>
>>Good luck to you. I strongly suggest using Lupron ONLY as a last
>>resort. If you're doing ok without it, don't do it. Please.
>>
>>At Fri, 17 Mar 2006, Melissa wrote:
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>>>Hi Everyone!
>>>My name is Melissa and I'm 26 years old. I had a laparoscopy last
>>>Thursday and my doctor found endo and a cyst on my ovary.I went to see
>>>my doctor earlier this week because I had developed a slight infection.
>>>During my appointment he suggested that our next course of action be to
>>>do Lupron shots. I've read several things about this and I am hoping
>>>that those of you who have had this therapy would be willing to let me
>>>know how it affected you, negatively or positively to help me make a
>>>decision on if this is something I want to try. I've heard some people
>>>have great success and that others were just miserable. I'd appreciate
>>>any feedback anyone would like to offer! My e-mail address is
>>>sweetmelissa79@hotmail.com if anyone would like to e-mail!! Thank you!
>>>Melissa
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