Re: Lupron
From: Barbara (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Jul 28 20:37:53 2006
Shawna,
Thanks so much for your response, it is good to hear that the Lupron
really helped you. I have been worried that I would be putting up with
side effects for little to no real relief. I will know next week
whether my dr wants to pursue the Lupron or whether I need surgery
first. What email would you like me to use? Thank you again. Take
care, Barbara
At Thu, 27 Jul 2006, Shawna wrote:
>
>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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Barbara Clowser
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