Re: Lupron while being treated for psychiatric disorder??
From: Kathy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Apr 28 10:58:40 2008
Hello!
I would be hesitant about the Lupron since it causes mood swings. I
suffered from very serious depression a few years back and made an
attempt on my own life. When the doctors insisted I try Lupron, I told
them that and they backed off. I was/am terrified that if I took the
Lupron, it would send me back to that place. Personally, I would see if
there's another BC pill or anything else the doctors would be willing to
do for you instead of the Lupron. If you do decide to go on it though,
I wish you luck and please let me know how it works out for you!!
--
Kathy :-)
At Sat, 26 Apr 2008, anonymous wrote:
>
>Hi Ladies!
>I am 26 years old and I was recently diagnosed with endometriosis. I
>had my first lap a little over a month ago along with the removal of a
>uterine fibroid. Next week I am scheduled for my first shot of Lupron.
>I have done all the research I can do and I feel like I have an amazing
>doctor but I am still nervous about the effects the hormones will have
>on me. I suffer from Bipolar Disorder. I am incredibly stable, I have
>a fantastic medical team at UCLA that monitor me and my medications
>weekly,and I have a degrees in cognitive psych and neurobiology so I
>have a pretty good idea of exactly how to take care of myself.
>Unfortunately this Lupron is throwing me for a loop. My team of
>Psychiatrists are working together with my gynecologist to make things
>go as smoothly as possibly for me. I feel like everyone is just
>watching and waiting to see what happens to me, like they aren't sure
>what to expect and that doesn't really fly well with me. I cannot
>afford to become mentally unstable as bad as my pain is...nothing is
>worse than loosing your mind I was wondering what side effects any of
>you ladies had with Lupron besides the hot flashes and sleeping
>difficulty? If anyone has used Lupron while being treated for a
>psychiatric illness?? And if so what were your results?
>Sorry I babbled. Thank you for listening.
>
>Wishing you pain free days =)
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