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Re: Uh oh, did I get the WRONG shot? Dr. Sam?
From: Zowie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Jun 2001 07:09:12 -0500 (CDT)
Hello Dr. Sam,
Thank you for responding. You are always SUCH a help on these boards! I
know the Lupron shot seems a bit "extreme", but it was told to me that
it was the only option for me at this stage in my PCOS. I take it this
doesn't sound "typical" to you? I do value you're input, so if you'd
like to explain your thoughts about this, you can email me at
Munchichic@cavtel.net or post it to the board. I'm curious as to your
point of view on this and just looking for all of the facts. Also,
should I expect to have the spotting/full period AGAIN after this 2nd
dose? Shortly after the first dose, I bled for nearly a week and it was
worse than it had been for some time. I'm sincerely hoping to avoid
that again, but wasn't told WHAT to expect this time. Thanks again for
your replies!
--Zowie :)
At Fri, 29 Jun 2001, =?iso-8859-2?q?Zalányi wrote:
>
>Hi Zowie,
>
>Lupron is Lupron (GnRH analogue). If the dosage was right, you dont have to worry.
>The mechanism of action is the same for precocious puberty as for PCOS: to shut down the pituitary, althoough the indication in PCOS is a bit curious for me.
>For your info
>
>Sam
>
>> Hello. As many of you may know, I am on the Lurpon Depot shot to
>> chemically induce a menopausal state of hormones because my PCOS is so
>> severe and my periods are horrendous. I got my 2nd 3 month shot today
>> and noticed that the pkg. says "Lupron Depot-Ped" and is 11.25 mg. Ok,
>> my first shot was simply "Lupron Depot" but the same dose. I asked the
>> nurse about this, and she said it's the same, but maybe a different
>> dose, although the dose IS the same. She gave me the shot anyhow, but
>> I'm nervous now because as I'm reading the pamphlet that came with this
>> shot (which I wasn't allowed to read until AFTER having it
>> administered), repeatedly says "child" or "pediactric" and says that
>> this shot is "indicated in the treatment of children with central
>> precocious puberty." WHAT??!! This is NOT what my last shot information
>> said at all and this is making me quite nervous. Is that what the
>> "peds" stands for??--Pediatrics? Please tell me they didn't just give me
>> a shot for CHILDREN! Dr. Sam, if you or anyone has any information
>> about this, please let me know. I'm worried sick about this! Thanks!
>> --Zowie, just a little worried right now! <:/
>>
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