June 8th
2008
5:25 PM
If you have any other course of treatment, take it. It has been 6 years since my last injection of Lupron. Between the ages of 26-36 I was given a total of 18 injections( 3- 6months treatments), to try and treat my endometriosis, It did not work, I ended up having my ovaries removed. I was not aware or told of the effects from the Lupron I would have(* except for TEMPORARY hot flashes and no period) to tolerste over the years. My short term memory is gone almost, I feel like an idiot most of the time. I can remember what bathing suit I had when I was five, but I can't remember a what subject I am talking about when I am on the phone or talking to a person for example. I am 43. Because of all the Lupron I was given, I had to start getting a yearly mammogram when I was 30 because of the hormones, so I get an added bonus of a 10 year head start on radiation form the x-ray machines. Besides the memory loss, I have insomnia, hot flashes, vision problems, fatigue, and LIVER problems ( I am not a drinker or a drug user). I know people would think this is a normal part of menopause, however, I have been having all of these symptoms, even with my ovaries and never had any of these symptoms until my 3rd injection of Lupron. I refuse to go on PREMARIN, (why would I want another hormone, and one made from pregnant horse urine!) If Lupron works for you, wonderful, but my doctor, said the symptoms would be gone within 4 months after my last shot. HE WAS WRONG. Good Luck
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March 31th
2008
4:46 PM
I took Lipitor for about 2 years- 5 mg.
Leg cramps-soreness throughout my muscles- very sore buttocks-
my legs are shaky- if I use them too much; (as in walking 3 miles)
I am (was ) an avid body builder that could squat with 100 lbs- and now ( I am a health conscious -non drinking- NO other medication 104 lb slim female) have quivering legs if I stand for too long. I even had a muscle biopsy- and it cam back negative- I have not had a statin for 6 months- but I still have cramps- and abnormal liver values- and I have NO other conditions-I have been scanned from head to toe - open MRI- closed MRI -but the muscle stiffness- soreness- especially legs- continues-
does anyone know how long it lasts? I have also been tested for liver cancer- thank God-negative.
I really feel that Lipitor did this- has anyone else gone from fit as a fiddle to a quivering -achy person- I have gone through 5 doctors- internal - gastrointestinal - neurologist- hematologist and all is negative- just high liver values and muscle pain. Thank you so much.Maxine
September 8th
2006
5:41 AM
My health has gone downhill; because I was on Lipitor for 3 years. By the time I saw a Heipatologist my liver was damaged. He tested me for Hipatitis A,B&C, which showed NEGATIVE, but my liver was enlarged.
Biopsy showed .. Abnormal Liver.. in transition to Cirrhosis - Stage 3.
Blood profile.. High Liver, Hemoglobin 8.70 (excellent) NON-DIABETIC LEVEL.
The doctor ignored my concerns and kept prescribing the Lipitor.
I am now seeing so many doctors because of all the problems I now have. My liver is cirrhosis, nerve damage, neuropathy, muscle damage, erectile dysfunction, and now I am diabetic.
My greatest fear in being in a wheelchair becase I am having problems walking.
July 24th
2004
4:38 PM
muscle cramps, profuse sweating, sleepiness. hallucinations, I feel like I am living in two realities. I also have high liver function test results. My teeths are getting so many caveties, is that normal???
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December 27th
2003
8:32 AM
I am not sure if this is from morphine or other meds I take for RA or Lupus but I have been having a consistently high liver function test result?
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Lipitor (3) Morphine Sulfate SR (2) Lupron (1) Neurontin (1)
September 29th
2008
9:37 AM
I recently lost about 25 lbs and decided after about 8 years of 10 mg of lipitor, to go off of it, cold turkey. I consulted both my MD and my pharmacist about whether or not I should wean, and both declined.
I now feel that my sweats, hot flashes are out of control. I am so hot and tired. I feel as though I cannot do the daily functions that I am responsible for.
I truly had NO side effects that I know of ON the drug. I just figured I'd see how I do now that I lost some weight. I wonder if going OFF lipitor is dangerous?
If anyone knows, please reply!
Thank you!
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