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Re: Lupron shot!
From: Trezzy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Mar 28 20:43:25 2008
Thanks so much for all of your advise! The Lupron shot does relieve my
pain when I am on it, the only side effects that I have noticed are the
hotflashes and weight gain. But I am not sure what the inner effects
have been on me. I am going to try to get a bone scan and I am looking
into a naturopathic doctor to try and find some alternative methods. I
was also wondering if anyone could give me some information on the endo
diet? I've read a few things about it but I don't know exactly what it
is. . . .
At Fri, 28 Mar 2008, anonymous wrote:
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>Trezzy,
>
>Please, please be very careful with the Lupron! The FDA has only
>approved it's use for 1 span of 6 months in a lifetime! I'm assuming you
>had good results while on the Lupron, if you've been willing to take it
>so often. If so, GOOD for you!! However, I would be very leary of a
>doctor that is wanting to prescribe that to you so many times! He must
>not know very much about lupron and the possible permanent side-effects.
>Go to lupronexposed.com and maybe do a little research, if you haven't
>already. I don't mean to sound so negative about your post...I am
>honestly just worried about what the drug Lupron may do to your body.
>You are so young and have been through so much already! I would hate for
>you to finally get your endo pain under control, only to start all over
>being sick again from possible lupron induced problems!
>
>Good Luck!
>
>At Wed, 26 Mar 2008, niki wrote:
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>>First and foremost find a new doctor. lupron is not recommended to be
>>taken that much! its only recommended for 1 6 mth course. also has he
>>done bone scans as it causes you to lose bone density each time you take
>>it! i have heard several women say use a specialist and have excision
>>surgery. i cant help you on the birth control pills as i havent ever
>>found any that helped
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>>At Wed, 26 Mar 2008, Trezzy wrote:
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>>>Hello! I am excited to write my first message on this forum. I have
>>>read many insightful messages since I first was diagnosed with
>>>endometriosis back when I was 15. Since I am now 19 I can finally say I
>>>have the courage to write a message (laughing). It is definitely hard
>>>having the problem at such a young age and not have people relate to
>>>you. My history: I have had one ovary removed, and two laporascopies.
>>>My last one was about 9 months ago. I have been on the Lupron shot 3
>>>different times in 6 months spans ( 1 shot every month for 6 months). I
>>>have been on Danazol, and almost every other birth control pill it
>>>seems. But most of us have right! But my main concern right now is
>>>trying to stay pain free and keeping my ovary healthy. I wanted to know
>>>if anyone had found a good birth control pill that was able to prevent
>>>pelvic pain? It seems that I can only stay on a certain birth control
>>>pill for about 6-8 months and then my body because immune to it and it
>>>no longer works. And my doctor ends up putting my on another dose of
>>>Lupron for 6 months. I have been repeating this for the last 3 years
>>>and its going on a 4th year. I went to the doctor today because I have
>>>been having pain and bleeding for about a month on my birth control pill
>>>that I take continuously. He wants me to go back on the Lupron shot
>>>next week. This will be the fourth time. . . If you know of any
>>>alternative methods or good birth control pills or just some really good
>>>advise I will really appreciate it!
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