Guest guest Posted January 17, 2004 Report Share Posted January 17, 2004 I ned some assistance in making a big decision. I had 2 small fibroids removed by hysteroscope resection in October 2002. In July 2003 I was again diagnosed with a small fibroid in the same place. The pain this time around is manageable, but the bleeding is bad and incredibly disruptive to my life. Having to change my tampon 3 times an hour does not make it easy. Anyway, my options are taking Lupron to ward off surgery for awhile or just going ahead with the surgery. I discussed Uterine Artery Embolization with my Doc and she said no way. She said that because I haven't had children and want them one day that UAE isn't an option (I'm 33). I have done alot of research on my own and am not comfortable with Lupron. I'm looking for people experiences with Lupron, UAE and reaccuring fibroids. Help. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2004 Report Share Posted January 17, 2004 Hey, I took Lupron for 3 months prior to surgery for my anemia and to attempt to shrink the fibroids. My personal experience with the drug was fine. I only experienced hot flashes and they were not that bad. The Lupron did stop my periods, however, it did not shrink the fibroids at all. > I'm looking for people experiences with Lupron, UAE and reaccuring > fibroids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2004 Report Share Posted January 17, 2004 Right now I am on Luepron and at night I notice I get hot flashes and today feel a bit 'out of it' but can't really explain it. I got my Luepron shot Thursday. The shot itself didn't hurt till later that night when I realized my right cheek hurt so I put a heating pad on it and massaged where the shot was administered. I am going in for surgery on the 11th of February hence the shot to shrink my fibroids and to stop the bleeding and let my body replentish some of the iron it lost. K. " I've dealt with my ghosts and I've faced all my demons, Finally content with a past I regret. I've found you find strength In your moments of weakness, For once I'm at peace with myself. I've been burdened with blame, Trapped in the past for too long... I'm moving on. " By Rascal Flats > >Reply-To: uterinefibroids >To: uterinefibroids >Subject: Re: Lupron or surgery? >Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 18:59:39 -0000 >I took Lupron for 3 months prior to surgery for my anemia and to >attempt to shrink the fibroids. My personal experience with the drug >was fine. I only experienced hot flashes and they were not that >bad. The Lupron did stop my periods, however, it did not shrink the >fibroids at all. > > > I'm looking for people experiences with Lupron, UAE and reaccuring > > fibroids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2004 Report Share Posted January 17, 2004 Hi, I took Lupron before surgery. I would not do it again. I had severe symptoms from the Lupron including memory loss. Joint pain, sweats, hot flashes, mood change... The memory loss was very disruptive. It did NOT shrink my fibroid, my fibroid grew. I can't say that was the lupron. If you chose Lupron, take calcium or add back therapy. Reading about the add back therapy was scary. I just can't say I got ANY benefits from Lupron. It often makes your period worse before better. It never fully stoped mine at all. I had a major flood on the day of my surgery (myo). My hips hurt for a very long time (where they gave the shots) and it took a while for the Lupron to work out of my body. It made me feel like I was in the wrong body, very edgy. I've heard this from others. If I was you, I'd get the fibroid out and forget Lupron. Many good surgeons don't use it. You may not have many side effects but that doesn't say what the drug is really doing to you. I consider it my one bad decision. I don't like this drug. It has too many questions and it wasn't developed for fibroids. In the end you'll have to have surgery anyways. This way you can just have your surgery sooner. The surgery changed my life. No more heavy bleeding. The difference is remarkable. I'd say skip the Lupron. Ku rcky002 wrote: >I'm looking for people experiences with Lupron, UAE and reaccuring >fibroids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2004 Report Share Posted January 17, 2004 I don't see any point at all to taking Lupron in your situation. Lupron has some very serious side effects such as bone loss, and even if the fibroid shrinks while you are on it, it will grow back once you stop the Lupron, which should only be used for 3 - 6 months. Since this is a small submucousal fibroid why not just have another resection since it is outpatient surgery with a very quick and easy recovery. Also, is there a chance that the doctor was not able to remove the entire fibroid the first time and this isn't an entirely new fibroid? > I had 2 small fibroids removed by hysteroscope resection in October 2002. In >July 2003 I was again diagnosed with a small fibroid in the same >place. The pain this time around is manageable, but the bleeding is bad >and incredibly disruptive to my life. >Anyway, my options are taking Lupron to ward off surgery for awhile or just >going ahead with the surgery. >I have done alot of research on my own and am not comfortable with Lupron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2004 Report Share Posted January 17, 2004 Hello, I think Lupron is not so bat, anyway I think it depend on any body. I am on it since two months, my periode stop just like The Doctor told me, I had joint pain, hot flashes. I am having my second myo next month, please pray for me. Thank you. kukalaka wrote: I took Lupron before surgery. I would not do it again. I had severe symptoms from the Lupron including memory loss. Joint pain, sweats, hot flashes, mood change... The memory loss was very disruptive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2004 Report Share Posted January 17, 2004 Hi, Yes, you are right, Lupron can effect each person differently. If you need surgery anyways and it's only for delaying it, I still say why risk it. It didn't do anything positive for me. Get the surgery over with. But I want to say I respect your opinion and I'll pray for your speedy recovery. Ouch! Two myos. Bless your heart! Bless you, Ku nne Emilienne Kenfack wrote: Hello, I think Lupron is not so bat, anyway I think it depend on any body. I am on it since two months, my periode stop just like The Doctor told me, I had joint pain, hot flashes. I am having my second myo next month, please pray for me. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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