Lupron Question

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Ann2800103
Ann2800103 Member Posts: 31
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I have had Lupron treatments for over a year now. I have tiredness and feel sluggish but never become ill.
this last shot made me very sick. Pain all over my body....like the Taxol did me years ago. short of breath and dizziness.....Has anyone had a bad treatment with Lupron. Could
I be taking to many?
My ONC wants me on the rest of my life.
Any answers out there....
Annie

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  • TraciInLA
    TraciInLA Member Posts: 1,994 Member
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    Why the rest of your life?
    Ann, I'm not on Lupron injections, though my oncologist and I have talked about it -- but just was wondering why you would need to be on them for the rest of your life?

    My understanding is that Lupron injections are given to pre-menopausal women to stop our ovaries from making estrogen....eventually, won't your body go through menopause on its own, your ovaries would then shut down, and you won't need the injections anymore?

    Just curious? I hope you start to feel better soon.

    Traci
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    TraciInLA said:

    Why the rest of your life?
    Ann, I'm not on Lupron injections, though my oncologist and I have talked about it -- but just was wondering why you would need to be on them for the rest of your life?

    My understanding is that Lupron injections are given to pre-menopausal women to stop our ovaries from making estrogen....eventually, won't your body go through menopause on its own, your ovaries would then shut down, and you won't need the injections anymore?

    Just curious? I hope you start to feel better soon.

    Traci

    I had no idea that Lupron was used ??? I used Lupron
    years ago while undergoing, In Vitro Fertilization treatments.. 5 cycles to be exact..
    I shot myself up daily for several years .. Lupron in my case was used to STOP my ovaries from producing any eggs. I recall being weak, and dizzy - but forged ahead, cycle after cycle - hoping and praying for a baby.

    Ann, please contact your doctor - it appears that you are very sensitive to both medications. Life with breast cancer, or after care shouldn't be hard on any of us WARRIORS. This just seems unfair.

    Interesting subject.
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
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    TraciInLA said:

    Why the rest of your life?
    Ann, I'm not on Lupron injections, though my oncologist and I have talked about it -- but just was wondering why you would need to be on them for the rest of your life?

    My understanding is that Lupron injections are given to pre-menopausal women to stop our ovaries from making estrogen....eventually, won't your body go through menopause on its own, your ovaries would then shut down, and you won't need the injections anymore?

    Just curious? I hope you start to feel better soon.

    Traci

    I didn't have it Annie, but,
    I didn't have it Annie, but, want to welcome you to the site and to wish you good luck!


    Lex
  • jojo801
    jojo801 Member Posts: 2
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    lupron
    To anyone who has taken lupron or have been told by a doctor to take it needs to Google
    lupronvictimshub. It is recomended for 6 weeks only and another 6 weeks later if needed but no more. This is a very toxic drug, you will see on the web site about the former FDA member telling about the lack of testing the drug. You need to know about the devastation that this drug has causes. Please look it up

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