KristieK

Going Crazy On Lupron

Posted on 09/14/09, 02:00 pm

Hi All,

I'm Kristie. I have Endometriosis, and have had 3 laps so far. I am entering my 3rd month on Lupron. I think I could very well go crazy. I have had such bad panic attacks that my doctor had to double my estrogen, and increase my anti-depressant. I don't like the insomnia, but I can put up with it, but the depression and mood swings are a different story. I've been so depressed that I can't focus on anything. I've slept all weekend two weekends in a row now, and I can't tolerate anything unpleasant. It's affecting my relationship with my fiance, and I don't know how long I can take this. I called my doctor at lunch today, but I ended up having to leave a message to have someone call me back. I don't know if I can even wait till the 24th when I have an appointment with him.

Just wanted to reach out and share.

Thanks,
Kristie

• Reply #1 09/14/09  2:40pm
  
  KristieK
  Well it's official. I just heard from the doctor's office. They are taking me off the Lupron. I am to continue with thw estrogen therapy until I see them next week.
• Reply #2 09/23/09  11:23am
  
  nikki32
  Im glad your doctor is looking out for you. The estrogen should help you. Good Luck!
• Reply #3 10/01/09  2:20pm
  
  Predsfan
  Stop the medication. Tell your doctor enough is enough. I'd rather hap laps after another than go on the medication. The best way I found about the Panic attacks is to actually to a bit of a reverse phsyh on yourself. When they come on--in stead of fearing it--face it...yell out loud "Is that all you've got? Bring it on!" THe panic attack is just fear of fear. Nobody has ever died from a panic attack before. If you recognize it--face it. The longer you are on the meds, the longer it will be before those go away. As for sleeping, try those $7 relxing CDs at walmart. They are great. Your doctor will tell you that you are crazy thinking the Lupron did this to you. Just remember they get a lofty $$$ kickback for each injection. Tell her you are stopping the procedure. If you have endo then you can actually curve your diet to prevent it from coming back. Switching to a diabetic diet can help...Once a lap is done and you are cleaned out...the same goes if you have PCOS. Please feel free to email me directly with questions as I don't come here often. JennyLynn1426@yahoo.com just put Lupron victim in the subject.
• Reply #4 10/01/09  11:04pm
  
  kadant52
  Hi Kristiek I'm Janet and NO you are not going crazy it's the drug lupron that is doing this to your body. I'm part of a support group on yahoo.com called lupronvictims if you need any info or other women to just to listen to you while you vent this group will help you. Not only did lupron almost drive me insane it also caused nerve and joint damage that isn't reversable. Hang in there I will pray for you
• Reply #5 10/08/09  5:47pm
  
  KristieK
  Thank you so much for your replys. I really appreciate it. Kadant52 thank for the lead on the yahoo group. I just joined it.

This is a group for those who have been on Lupron and it HAS NOT worked. It is also for those of us who have had the adverse side effects or those who stopped taking Lupron due to not being able to deal with the side effects. This is NOT a group for those who like Lupron. Thank you.