ENDO Messages for July, 2006: Re: Lupron

Re: Lupron

From: Shawna (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Jul 27 18:20:35 2006

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Hello Barbara. I have had two laparoscopies and was on Lupron from April 4 to July. I'm very, very thankful that I tried it! The Lupron really has helped with my daily Endo pain, but has not helped with my Adenomyosis. Because my body responded so well and had minimal side effects, I will have my second shot in 2 to 3 months.

In my opinion, I believe that a truly healthy body will have an easier time adjusting to Lupron. I always exercised with Winsor Pilates because it's low impact and didn't jar my insides. I ate only healthy foods: little sugar/sweets, avoided red meat and alcohol, and ate plenty fruits and vegetables.

Make sure you take vitamins!!!! Lupron can cause bone density loss, so I can not stress taking vitamins enough! I took a daily multi-vitamin in the morning. At night, I took extra Calcium Citrate plus Vitamin D. (My doctor told me to take the extra calcium at separate time so the body can absorb it better.) Also, try to get as much sleep as you can.

In the first month, I had had a lot of migraines. In the 2nd and 3rd month, I was bloated, experienced night sweats and had a lot of hot flashes. I was very, very lucky! As I wrote, my daily Endo pain has decreased dramatically and I have more energy. I hope that the second shot will help to decrease my period pain.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me privately. Good luck and I hope Lupron helps you!

Take care, Shawna J

At Thu, 27 Jul 2006, Barbara wrote: >
>Hello ladies, first I want to say how much I appreciate all of you and
>this forum, it is so nice to see that I'm not alone and to hear how all
>of you deal with this disease. I just came back from the Dr and I need
>another ultrasound tomorrow in order to determine if I need more
>surgery. I've had 3 surgeries in the last 2 years and am not really
>looking forward to more. He wants to wait for the ultrasound results
>first, and may suggest a round of Lupron instead of surgery. I have
>really not wanted to go on Lupron since I've heard (and read here) of
>the tremendous side-effects..but now I'm beginning to think it's the
>only option that I have not yet tried. I have started getting pains
>that seem to begin in my lower abdomen and extend into my thighs and
>hips...and just in the past 2 weeks I've gained 5 pounds which is very
>unusual for me. My breasts are sore and a bit swollen. I am wondering
>if any of these symptoms (on top of my usual abdominal pain)are being
>caused or worsened by the Levlite continuous birth control pill that I
>started in April? I could use any advice/words of wisdom that you all
>can offer about Lupron and about my symptoms in general. Thank you all
>so much. Barbara
>
>--
>Barbara Clowser
>

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