Reviewer: LauraRN, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I feel absolutely HORRIBLE on this drug. I just got my 2nd shot 3 days ago and have been so depressed that I don't feel like doing ANYTHING. I was on Lupron once before but because of side effects stopped after one shot. I feel nauseous, restless, irritable, tired and I have severe cramps that feel like mild labor pains. I would rather put up with the discomfort of endometriosis than feel like ... Show Full Comment

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I feel absolutely HORRIBLE on this drug. I just got my 2nd shot 3 days ago and have been so depressed that I don't feel like doing ANYTHING. I was on Lupron once before but because of side effects stopped after one shot. I feel nauseous, restless, irritable, tired and I have severe cramps that feel like mild labor pains. I would rather put up with the discomfort of endometriosis than feel like this every day, all day. My mood swings are awful. I don't know how I make myself go to work everyday because I can't concentrate when I'm there. I will NOT get my 3rd shot. I just want to feel normal again. It's affecting my family and social life, also. Please only use this drug as a last resort. I would rather have surgery once a year than feel like this.
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Reviewer: Suz, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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This is my 4th month on the shot. Yes, the side effects are there if you concentrate on them enough. But after having suffered for 15 years with Endo, 5 surgeries and years of TRYING to get pregnant, I am at "peace with my pelvis" for the first time since early teenage years. No periods, no pain at all. I am told that it only safe for 6 shots.. I dread getting OFF the shot. It has been a ... Show Full Comment

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This is my 4th month on the shot. Yes, the side effects are there if you concentrate on them enough. But after having suffered for 15 years with Endo, 5 surgeries and years of TRYING to get pregnant, I am at "peace with my pelvis" for the first time since early teenage years. No periods, no pain at all. I am told that it only safe for 6 shots.. I dread getting OFF the shot. It has been a wonderful drug that I wish I could have taken so long ago.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I AM NOW ON MY SECOND TREATMENT OF LUPRON. THE FIRST WAS WHEN I WAS 14. IT WAS THE WORST 6MONS OF MY LIFE. I HAVE STRUGGLED WITH ENDO FOR 12 YRS. & EVEN THOUGH I HAD A HORRIBLE FIRST EXPERINCE MY DOCTOR GAVE ME NO OTHER OPTIONS. I'VE HAD 3 SURGERIES, TEN YEARS AGO & THE THIRD 2 MONTHS AGO. I STILL HAVE PELVIC PAIN & IRREGULAR BLEEDING. I KEEP BEING TOLD "WELL YOU SHOULD BE FEE ... Show Full Comment

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I AM NOW ON MY SECOND TREATMENT OF LUPRON. THE FIRST WAS WHEN I WAS 14. IT WAS THE WORST 6MONS OF MY LIFE. I HAVE STRUGGLED WITH ENDO FOR 12 YRS. & EVEN THOUGH I HAD A HORRIBLE FIRST EXPERINCE MY DOCTOR GAVE ME NO OTHER OPTIONS. I'VE HAD 3 SURGERIES, TEN YEARS AGO & THE THIRD 2 MONTHS AGO. I STILL HAVE PELVIC PAIN & IRREGULAR BLEEDING. I KEEP BEING TOLD "WELL YOU SHOULD BE FEELING BETTER BY NOW." THE NIGHT SWEATS, NO SEX DRIVE & MOOD SWINGS ARE JUST ADDING TO THE PAINFUL CRAMPS. I WILL FINISH MY 6MONTH TREATMENT BUT IF I AM EVER TOLD I NEED TO TAKE THIS AGAIN I WILL NOT.
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Reviewer: jm2723, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have been living with Endo for several years. I recently had a laproscopy and started Lupron. I am on my secone injection and due to start my third. I have had no period however the headaches are close to unbearable. I don't have many hot flashes but every evening I get a terrible head ache accompanied by a low grade fever( 101.1-101.9)and chills that has been consistent for 8 days now. I or ... Show Full Comment

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I have been living with Endo for several years. I recently had a laproscopy and started Lupron. I am on my secone injection and due to start my third. I have had no period however the headaches are close to unbearable. I don't have many hot flashes but every evening I get a terrible head ache accompanied by a low grade fever( 101.1-101.9)and chills that has been consistent for 8 days now. I originally was concerned about post op infection but all my blood work and chest Xray were fine.Both my gyno and MD think its not the injection but my gyno. wanted to hold off on taking the next inj. for 1 week. Until they can find some reason for the daily elevated temp., which only spikes at night, my opinion is Lupron definitely should not be excluded....I sure hope the outcome is worth it. I would like to fall asleep one night without a fever.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I took this for 5 months after a lap for endometriosis. It's hard for me to tell whether it helped the pain, because I subsequently developed a bladder condition that has been causing me a lot of pain. But the Lupron was a horrible experience that is still having a huge negative impact on my life. The first two months weren't too bad, just lots of nausea. Then the mood swings, depression, ... Show Full Comment

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I took this for 5 months after a lap for endometriosis. It's hard for me to tell whether it helped the pain, because I subsequently developed a bladder condition that has been causing me a lot of pain. But the Lupron was a horrible experience that is still having a huge negative impact on my life. The first two months weren't too bad, just lots of nausea. Then the mood swings, depression, lack of sex drive hit. I toughed it out for a while, but refused to take my sixth and final injection. But four months after my last shot, the side effects are not diminishing. I'm a wreck, and it's damaging my personal relationships and my career. Please, please investigate this drug fully before you decide to take it. My doctor was NOT AT ALL knowledgable about this drug before she had me take it, and therefore I was not fully aware of the problems this drug could cause.
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