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Re: Lupron failure? How do I know??
From: Dawn (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Sep 28 13:06:11 2004
Long term side effects, for me, currently are:
muscle/joint pain;
hair loss;
heart murmur;
heart palpitations.
If you want to see some of what the Endometriosis Research Center found
in their research, see this article, second page:
http://www.endocenter.org/pdf/PreDiagnosisGnRH.pdf
At Tue, 28 Sep 2004, Kae wrote:
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>I was on Lupron for 3 months and it worked for me. I had mild cramping
>and the first month I had a heavy period. After my 3rd month I got back
>on Depo Provera and I went back to normal. I was just wondering WHAT
>ARE THE LONG TERM SIDE EFFECTS OF LUPRON ANYWAY? I don't thnk I had any
>problems dealing with the side effects as far as cramping, and hot
>flashes. I just had to deal with them and to tell you the truth to me
>they were not that bad compared to the pain of endo. I think everything
>was worth it because I want to have kids and I know that was my only
>option because I am not going on any diet or anything else. Good Luck
>and Keep us posted
>
>At Tue, 28 Sep 2004, Dawn wrote:
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>>So, you have had the Lupron in your system for 5 months? I would say
>>that would be plenty of time to do what it is *supposed* to do. My
>>OB/GYN was only going to have me take it for 3 months.
>>Unfortunately, Lupron doesn't work for everyone (see archives). It
>>didn't work for me, and caused a lot of terrible side effects that I am
>>still dealing with (see my posts from the last 6 months or so).
>>I sincerely hope you don't have any long term side effects, but if so,
>>you are not alone.
>>Have you tried any of the natural alternatives (diet, natural
>>progesterone cream, supplements)? They are worth looking into. I am
>>trying the progesterone cream now, as well as the fish oil and evening
>>primrose oil. So far, I am seeing some good results, and it has only
>>been 2 months.
>>Good luck!
>>Dawn
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