17 Nov
Lupron Is the Devil
It is evil incarnate. I can’t wait to be done taking it! I have been taking Lupron (10 units) since the first of the month. The only thing it seems to do is cause migraines, which in turn cause me to vomit my brains out. I’ve also been very irritable, but I don’t think that’s a direct side-effect of the Lupron. I think it’s a result of being miserable with the migraines and vomiting. My boss said I no longer have to tell him why I’ll be out of work on the days when I just can’t handle it. He said to just use the code word “side-effects”. Good enough!
After my suppression check last Tuesday (everything looks good) I mentioned my issues with the Lupron. The nurse said I could cut my dose in half since I was already suppressed. Sigh! Well, it’s better than nothing I suppose. At first it seemed to lessen my headaches enough that I wasn’t getting nauseous any more, but now they’re back in full swing. As an added bonus, I get to start the Gonal-f and Menopur tonight! Woohoo! I hope I can find a bruise-free section of my stomach for all 3 shots. I’m starting to run out of places to stick myself.
I continue with all 3 through Friday at least. On Saturday I go in for more bloodwork and another encounter with the dildo-cam. With any luck, they’ll say I can stop with the Lupron. Maybe if I bribe them with delicious baked goods they’ll let off the hook!
I am so sorry! I hate when the belly looks like you are an abused and battered wife! It sucks! I hope your head starts to feel better! MUAH!
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Ohhh….so sorry you’ve been miserable. :-( Hopefully adding some much needed estrogen to your bio-diet will help with the headaches.
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You could maybe talk to your doctor about allowing you to combine the gonal-f and the menopur. When we took our first injection class, they taught us how- that way it’s just one less needle!!!
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Awww.. your poor tummy. I’m sorry. :-(
I’m glad your boss is understanding about the… side-effects.
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Oh Dawn, I am soo sorry you are having such a rough time.:0(
Hope you get to feeling better soon.
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Oh Dawn, I am so very sorry to hear of all that you are going thru. I sure hope that you are done taking Lupron, and that your headaches and the vomiting have subsided, and that you’re feeling better. Keep the faith, kiddo. Just know that we’re all here for you. Love ya!
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Yikes… sorry that the drugs are making you feel like crap!
Good luck!
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