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Re: endometriosis and lupron depot shot
From: Kim (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 2 Jan 2001 10:42:41 -0600 (CST)
Sorry, guess I didn't make myself clear. It was explained to me by my
current physician that Lupron is safe for women to take for six months
at a time....with up to 3 courses in a lifetime (totally 18 injections).
I was also told that if I were to opt to use it for a second course
add-back therapy would also have to be used, therefore it would not be
as effective as the first time around. I guess this is why there is so
much confusion regarding these injections...physicians can't even agree
on what is safe. It has been my experience that each physician I talk
to have a different opinion and Lupron wasn't the treatment for me.
Although it has helped many women, it DID NOT help me. I ended the
treatment frustrated because I was told this was a great drug and I
would my symptom free for at least two years. With the research I have
done on my own and information I have recieved from my physician &
second opinion this is my understanding of this medication. Sorry for
the confusion I caused earlier and I hope it is very effective for you
and your symptoms!
At Tue, 2 Jan 2001, Robin wrote:
>
>At Tue, 2 Jan 2001, Kim wrote:
>>
>>I am not part of the medical community, but I just recently completely
>>the Depot Lupron injections. I was disappointed to find out until after
>>my injections that Lupron is only safe for use 3 times in a woman's
>>life.
>
>Kim,
>
>It is approved for six months in a person's lifetime, not three times.
>Drs. are now using it for longer periods of time, and If I am not
>mistaken, there are studies currently being conducted to test to find
>out if it is safe for longer use.
>
>It is important that one take in calcium to help the bones. Many Drs.
>give addback therapy while their patient is on Lupron, not only to help
>with the side effects such as hot flashes, but also to help the bones.
>
>Hope this helps.
>Robin
>
>>The recommendation for me has been not to use Lupron again until
>>after I have had surgery to remove most of the endometriosis. The first
>>time I had the injections (Nov - April) I didn't have any removal first.
>>I started having symptoms again in September (only 5 months after
>>stopping injections) I was told they would last 2-5 years. My
>>recommendation for you would be to do a lot of research and find out as
>>much information first before doing this. Good luck!
>>
>>At Mon, 1 Jan 2001, j wang, M.D. wrote:
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>>>It is widely accepted and extensively used and considered safe.
>>>
>>>At Mon, 1 Jan 2001, dar wrote:
>>>>
>>>>I was wondering what the medical community feels about the lupron depot
>>>>shot? Is it safe for endometriosis.
>>>
>>>--
>>>James Wang, M.D
>>>Assitant Clinical Prof.
>>>Tufts University School of Medicine
>>>
>>>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>>>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>>>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>>>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>>>and/or interventions.
>>>
>>--
>>Kim
>>
>--
>~Robin~
>
>I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.
>
--
Kim
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