ENDO Messages for September, 2004: Re: Preparation for Lupron?

Re: Preparation for Lupron?

From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Sep 24 08:47:43 2004

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Hi Shannen,

I am doing Lupron for the second time and have never had any tests prior to starting it. If you have other health issues, you might want to talk them over with both your OB/GYN and primary care doctor. I have high cholesterol and Lupron can make your LDL (bad cholesterol) levels go up while on it, so I have just let my primary care Doc know I am on it and that my cholesterol may test higher than normal because of Lupron. I know some women who also get bone density tests before and after. I haven't but want to ask about getting one after this round is over just to be sure.

For me, it works great and is like a miracle drug, so I am one of the lucky ones. The first time I took it, I would get a bad migraine and get nauseous for about 36-48 hours after the shot, so I would just get them on a Friday so I had the weekend to recover. This round, I have not experienced that. I do get very sore at the injection site, to the point of limping for several days, so I just mentally prepare for that part. Since i do well on it, I take the three month injection, which is just more convenient and I don't fight the sore hip every month. I also know that within a week or so of first starting the injections, I will have one whopper of a period. For that, I just stock up on Advil and ThermaCare menstrual patches, and of course, tampons! (ha ha!). For me, after that period is over, I feel wonderful and the pain is gone. I do not bleed or anything. The hot flashes and night sweats do start within a week or so for me. Other than that, and some mood swings once in awhile, I do not have any other issues. I tend to stay pain free for a year or better after stopping.

Hope this helps a little! Everyone is different so you really won't know how you react until you do it. I hope you are also one of the lucky ones who does well and gets some relief. If you want to talk more about it, feel free to email me at ameyer@dbllaw.com

Hugs! Amy Meyer

At Thu, 23 Sep 2004, Shannen wrote: >
>Hi guys,
>
>I've been reading up a lot abt Lupron and even seek 2 other docs'
>opinion on it, both of them strongly encourage me to take the injection
>and state that "its a standard treatment for patients after the
>operation". I've read about you guys experience with Lupron, I'm sorry
>for those who didnt have a good experience, and for those who have
>positive results, I really hope I could be like one of you (I'm wishing
>and hoping...)
>
>I wonder if you guys go for any test or checkups before starting Lupron?
>I'm aware that pregnant ladies can't have that but what about other
>conditions where Lupron will bring more harm than good?? I'm just
>worried because I've not done any health screening before and my doc
>seems so confident that there's nothing wrong with me and that I could
>start the injections immediately.
>
>I'm really worried, I'm starting the injection next week and I really
>don't know what to expect. Any advises will be much appreciated.
>
>--
>Shannen
>

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