First Lupron injection- question

Laura8508 · 07-05-2008, 10:00 PM

Hi all, just had a question for you. I just recently had my second
surgery to remove a large "chocolate" cyst and some more Endo 2 weeks
ago. I just started on my first Lupron injection last week at my post-op
appointment and for the past few days I have been experiencing some
pretty sharp, uncomfortable pain in my abdomen. I had to have a
laparotomy, so I know I'm still sore from that, but seems like this
started to get worse after I got the shot. I know sometimes the pain
will become worse before it gets better.

Did any of you experience an increase in pain after your first shot?
What symptoms did those of you who are on Lupron experience in the first
few weeks?

Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Laura

carolsue · 07-12-2008, 09:58 PM

I just had a laparotomy 7/7 and post op appt is 7/29, I am not sure of the pain of being on lupron but I suppose depending on the dosage, I used to take it while doing IVF and the only side effects were migraine headaches. I will be on bcp's but will ask about lupron at my visit

Kalyn · 07-14-2008, 06:26 PM

I just finished my doses of Lupron. I don't want to scare anyone (but I wish I would haven been warned) - right around a week after I had my first injection I ended up having severe pain, and then I started bleeding. I bled for almost 3 weeks. I had horrible clots. It was one of the worst experiences of my life. I had to go back to the doctor because I was bleeding so heavy, she gave me something to help slow it down, which didn't do much, but also told me this was a common thing to happen with the first dose. I don't know if you will have the same experience, but I do know I wish I would have had someone to talk to at the time.

I do have a question for you though. Did you have a nurse from ScriptAssist? I did, and she absolutely nothing for me. She never followed up and when I did call she was never there...I'm glad it didn't cost extra cause it was a waste.

alwayzrn · 07-14-2008, 07:12 PM

I started to bleed after my second shot but my dr had me on the supplemental hormones to help with the menopause symptoms. But once I stopped the supplemental hormones the bleeding stopped...after that it was smooth sailing from then on!!

HTH

Adrianne

nellies_mommy77 · 07-29-2008, 09:17 PM

I had HORRIBLE side effects while on Lupron. I took my first inj. on April 29, 2008 and the hot flashes, night sweats, memory loss, and fatigue began not long after. I went through the rest of the school year (I'm a teacher) feeling as though I was another person. I didn't like this new person either! I developed High Blood Pressure, due to the Lupron as well. My gyn doesn't think it caused my HBP but I know how my body reacts to hormones better than he does. I was supposed to get my 2nd inj. today actually. But I didn't. I can deal with the pain better than the side effects! I had no problem with bleeding either. I haven't had a period since my April cycle. Hopefully (I know it sounds dumb) I will get AF before October since we will be seeing a specialist. Sorry this is so long!

monicamichelle76 · 08-18-2008, 05:30 PM

I just found out I have to be put on lupron because femera isnt working, I am scared to death of this.