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Re: ENDOMETRIOSIS: Is LUPRON safe to use as treatmentFrom: mdustin (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:21:18 -0500 (CDT)
At Sat, 9 Jun 2007, patleeone wrote: > >My abdomen has bloated up like crazy since last November. My clothes >fit too snugly around my waist now, and I can't exercise enough to get >rid of it. >I had two ultrasounds that showed fibroids and cysts. I have had pain >with periods since I was 11 and have pain during ovulation and >intercourse. There is constant pressure and my new doctor stated that >it is probably endometriosis. She is having me take the 3-month Lupron >injection. >I am concerned about the side effects. I think I can handle the hot >flashes, but I want to know about emotional side effects and weight >gain. The doctor assured me that I would not gain weight with this >product, but I want to hear from others who have taken it. >Please advise. I go in for the shot in 1 and 1/2 weeks. >Thanks ! Hi. I was diagnosed with Endo in March. I had a Laporoscopy done to confirm the Endo. A month after my surgery, my pain came back. So my doctor decided to put me on Lupron. 3-month supply. I have had two shots so far. Do a lot of research! That's one thing I can say. Support groups (online) are great, they have gotten me through many difficult days. After my first shot (I got it when I started my period); my period slowed and then stopped a couple of days later. The thing that I noticed right away was being dizzy. My mind was foggy and my vision was blurred. I did not drive for two weeks even though the worst part was the first few days. I got hot flashes almost immediatly. The first month was more of a nussance. The second month, just so far, they have gotten stronger, including night sweats where I wake up every hour throughout the night. Most of the pain has subsided, although I still have stabbing pains and just recently I feel like it is starting to return completely. I do not track my weight, I probably should, however the last 2 weeks, I have been serverly bloated. Feet, ankles, hips, and abdomen. As far as the emotional side effect, for me...I have had mood swings/trouble controlling my emotions, I try to keep that in control though. Lupron is different for everyone. Know what to expect and pray that it goes as smoothly as possible. I wish you great luck!
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