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Re: Nervous about Lupron
From: Olivia (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Jan 25 12:31:49 2007
Did any of you do the adback progesterone therapy with the Lupron? I've
been told this helps a lot.
At Thu, 25 Jan 2007, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>Hi Ilea,
>
>I have done the Lupron route, as I too had endo they couldn't get
>out...stuck in those off the wall places.
>The shot itself hurts only a little bit. The injection site might be
>sore for a day or two. For the first couple of weeks your estrogen will
>sky rocket (be prepared for some emotional changes). After that, it
>drops to practically nothing. This part was easier for me than the
>increase. The hot flashes are frustrating, but if you can handle them
>you will be okay. Let me know if you have any questions.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Alexis.
>
>At Thu, 25 Jan 2007, Ilea wrote:
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>>I am having mu first injection today! I am really anxious/nervous. I
>>haven't been sleeping well for the last couple of days. If anyone has
>>gone this route, and could fill me in on what to maybe expect, it would
>>be greatly appreciated!!! My doc saud this was the way to go... since I
>>have endo everywhere,in places that she couldn't remove it from. The
>>plan is to hopefully preserve my right ovary, since the left one is not
>>functioning. I am scared! I am only 26 and hopefully I will be able to
>>still have kids in the future. Thanks for letting me vent!!!! Off I
>>go.....
>>
>>--
>>Ilea
>>=)
>>
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