At Wed, 8 Mar 2000, Peggy wrote:
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>Hello Ladies,
>I was wondering if anyone has had a total hysterectomy and has had
>lupron injections for endo after the hysterectomy? I went for a second
>opionion for the pain in my left side and diarrhea as referred by my
>pain management Dr., And the gyn that I saw wants to do Lupron
>injections.I have posted this question on the endo forum but thought I
>would check here to see if anyone has done this. If so How bad are the
>side effects? I am already in surgical menopause having Hot Flashes,
>night sweats and migraines.I have talked to my primary care physician
>and he feels that I should go ahead with the Lupron because nothing else
>has resolved the pain.With all that I have read about Lupron I am very
>hesitant about doing this but I have had enough of this pain ,that I
>feel I should take the chance with hopes of it helping.My Primary care
>Dr. said that if this does not resolve the pain he wants to send me to
>a Dr. to have radiation therepy done to the area.Thanks for all your
>help."FRIENDS THAT STICK TOGETHER" Peggy
-- Robin