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Re: Second Opinion?From: Christine (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu Dec 31 07:06:14 1998
At Wed, 30 Dec 1998, Heidi wrote: > >A second opinion? Definitely. If your current doctor is not a >specialist on Endometriosis, find one who is. Use this site as a >resource, I am sure someone will know of someone in your area. > >Your feelings are definitely all normal. Ask questions. Delay >treatment until you find a treatment you are comfortable with and one >that your doctor has completely discussed and explained. Make sure >you are very up front with your concerns for daily activities and >migraines. > >Personally, I hated the Lupron. The side effects were nasty. There >is a medication that can be administered that helps to counteract the >side effects by reintroducing a small amount of testosterone(?) into >your system. Don't quote me on that, I am definitely not sure what >it is or what it does but I am sure someone out there knows what I am >talking about. I experienced moodiness, forgetfullness and hot >flashes. YUCK > >Good luck! >Heidi >hstanton@wsu.edu Hi! I think you are referring to what they call "add back estrogen." It really doesn't make sense that they take away the estrogen with Lupron and then they add some back (very little) and the whole thing is supposed to work. But this is what they are recommending and say the research backs it up. The add back estrogen eases the hot flashes. I think my gyn said it would not help much with the other menopausal symptoms but I could be remembering wrong on that part. Chris S.
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