What is Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a common medical condition where the tissue lining the uterus (the endometrium, from endo, "inside", and metra, "womb") is found outside of the uterus, typically a...

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My doctor wants to put me on Lupron for 6 months. I am scared. I'd rather do another Lap. I don't like the idea of doing something to my horomones with the chance that it won't work. Has anyone else gone thru this? What is it like? Does it work? Any sucess stories, what are the risks, what are the side affects?
Posted on 07/07/09, 05:07 am
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Reply #11 - 10/15/09  8:15pm
" I don't think Innocent was trying to sway Nanette in any way, she was only trying to tell about her experiences. Things just didn't work for her the way she was told by her doctor, and I think it's a good thing for Nanette to know when she sees her doctor, that way she can ask all the right questions. She needs to feel comfortable before she decides if she wants to go through with this. Everything has it's risks and affects everyone differently.
Now Nanette has Innocent's point of view and has more to go on.

Nanette, keep searching for answers, if you need more support or advice, don't hesitate to ask any one of us!

Stay Gold! "
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Reply #12 - 10/15/09  11:45pm
" Lupron caused me to now be disabled. Woke up the next day after my 1st and only shot not able to bear weight on my legs. You should research some of the links prior to making the decision. Its irreversible until its out of your body and can take months to leave your system. Its been 2 years since I received the kiss of death and I still suffer "
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Reply #13 - 10/16/09  8:11pm
" I went through the 6month lupron treatment from december 2007-June 2008, and like some of the other girls on here, my first couple weeks I was having major mood swings. But that quickly died down, and besides hot flashes and night sweats(which werent that bad for me) it actually was a big help to me. Since I've been off Lupron, I still havent had much pain (not nearly as bad as it was before lupron). I still am fearing when the pain will start up again, but am SO grateful that it hasnt happened yet. But it is true, Lupron affects everyone differently. "
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Reply #14 - 10/16/09  8:13pm
" ...also another thing I forgot to add. I developed thryroid issues after going through lupron. That was a definite downside. Dont know how many other girls that has happened to? "
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Reply #15 - 10/16/09  9:09pm
" After Lupron I was diagnosed with thyroid problems, epstein barr, fibromyalgia, and fluid in my heart. "

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