Mamogram symptoms and conditions

One year after my shot of Lupron I have severe joint and muscle pain and breast tenderness and pain. I am a male who had the Lupron in concert with radiation therapy for Prostate Cancer. My MDs suggest the joint and muscle pain is a result of arthritis, and a mammogram is recommended for the breast swelling and pain. Any males out there with similar symptoms?
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I cannot believe I did not make the connection sooner, I went on jasmine for 6 months and was incredibly weepy and so emotional. I had pains in both breasts for about 2 weeks of every month, the pain was unbearable so much so that going over a speed bump was pure agony, I ended up having a Mammogram as I was convinced I had Breast cancer, (there is a very strong history in my family), so that worry coupled with my emotions being all over the place I really was not in a good state of mental health. Not to mention the spotting and Migraines,and my poor new husband dealing with awful mood swings, I even brake down uncontrollably in the Doctors. I had no Idea all these other people have experienced similar symptoms. It is outrageous these are being given to Women. How have these not been removed from the market?

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

I WAS GIVEN MY FIRST THREE MONTH INJECTION IN JANUARY, SO IT WAS SUPPOSED TO END IN MARCH, SO FAR THIS AWFUL SHOT SEEMS TO BE IN MY SYSTEM STILL!! NOT ONLY DO I STILL GET NIGHT SWEATS, I HAVE MAJOR JOINT PAIN, FATIGUE, MEMORY LOSS AND STILL NO PERIOD (ALONG WITH OTHER SIDE EFFECTS, TOO LONG TO LIST!)!! MY MAIN REASON FOR THIS POST, IS TO ASK IF ANYONE KNOWS HOW LONG IT TAKE TO GET YOUR PERIOD BACK?? NOT THAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO IT, BUT I AM JUST CONCERNED, BECAUSE I HAVE NOT HAD ONE IN 2 1/2 MONTHS!! ANY REPLIES WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!

I got my Mirena in a few months ago, on a second attempt. I've never had a child, so there was some difficulty in opening my cervix enough to push it in, so I had to go back with my period for another insertion, which was painful, but not terrible. The first two weeks were great. I had no cramping at all, and some spotting, but even that was mostly just when I used the bathroom, and not when I was up and walking around.
The first complaint I had was that my boyfriend could feel the string. It wasn't even just an awareness that it was there, but severe pain that hit him every time he bumped it. We stopped having sex.
Then, I started being a complete bitch. I have a history of clinical depression, and have been treated and it hasn't been an issue for a few years, but I know depression, and this is not it. I've also been stressed out. This is not it. This is like my worst PMS ever, multiplied by ten, constant, and increasing every day. I'm a teacher, and I've been finding myself yelling at my kids when the do the littlest thing wrong. I've screamed at my mother when she's trying to be helpful, and I've hung up on my boyfriend when I was pissed at him for no reason. I have NEVER experienced such irritability, and I have NEVER treated the people I love with such disrespect. I'm worried that if this keeps happening, it will ruin my life.
I've also gained significant weight. I have always been a slim woman, and now my clothes don't fit. If anything, I have been more active and eating less calories since I've had my Mirena inserted. And wrestling my pants on in the morning doesn't exactly help the irritability.
Then, one morning, I woke up with INTENSE throbbing pain in my lower abdomen. I was about to get myself to the hospital when it stopped. The next day, I felt for my string. Gone. The next day, it was back. The next day, gone. I went to see my doctor, and after much poking and prodding, she was unable to find the string, gave me a pregnancy test (like I'd been having sex...) and scheduled me for an ultrasound. Since then, I've experienced awful cramps. My doctor thinks the intense pain was an ovarian cyst bursting (which makes sense with my medical history), and the cramping caused by that made the Mirena shift up, which then caused more cramps as it resettled into a new place. She insists that the ultrasound will likely show everything is fine, and that it won't be a big deal until five years from now, when they have to figure out some way to remove the Mirena without it's string, ie dilating my cervix and using clamps to pull it out.
I have asked to have my Mirena removed on several occasions, and my doctor insists that it will get better, and I just have to tough it out. I know that I cannot continue to experience this irritability or pain, and I do not want to see if the weight continues to pack on. On Tuesday I have my ultrasound, and then an appointment with a different doctor to tell me the results and have it removed.
I was on these boards before my insertion, and shortly after, and thought all these side effects were crap, and that the posters were just the 1 out of 10 women who don't recommend the Mirena to their friends. I was sure that it wouldn't happen to me, but boy was I wrong. I believe the statistics the Mirena website gives are completely flawed, and I would NEVER recommend this to a friend, or even an enemy.

Last year in March I was put on Lisinopril for elevated blood pressure. Two months into taking this medication, I started having swelling of lymph nodes in my under arms. Mamogram and chest x-ray were done to rule out lymphoma. I suspected the lisinopril and upon stopping the medication swelling of lymph nodes (slowly) subsided. This year my mother who is 88, was put on Lisinopril for congestive heart failure, again two to three months into taking the Lisinopril she developed what seems to be medically induced lupus erythematosus (rash) on her wrist. She was concerned that it might be a cancerous as the eruptions were so unsightly. Her family Dr. referred her to a surgeon, and mother has since underwent surgery with general anesthesia to remove two of these eruptions that were not cancerous thankfully. A co -worker was on Lisinopril also for blood pressure and suddenly developed terrible swelling of the lips, which would subside and then return. His Dr. referred him to an allergist. These episodes were not only scary but resulted in time lost from work and unnecessary costs. I would be interested to know if anyone has experienced the severe rash or swelling of the lymph nodes.

I wanted to post here to state that I have been off Yasmine for a Month and a half now and Finally feel okay. I was on it for 9 months the main problem that started was depression and a constant feeling of Tiredness. I have a 4 year old son so it seemed that all my energy went to him with none left over. About 4 months into the pil I started get severe breast pain. I had never experienced anything like it at times it was unbearable. I was sent for a mamogram which came back fine so the Doctor suggested a birth control pill change.

I'm still in shock that after a Month and half off of that pill I now feel fantastic. My life is finally getting back to normal. the worst thing about it was that due to being so tired and the pain I just tried to get through it to take care of my son. I never stopped long enough to work harder to fix the problem. I'm so glad this information is out here. I wish I had found it earlier and read some of the side effects. I hope mine may help someone else.

After going on Yasmin 2 years ago, within the first few weeks I ended up going for a mamogram because my one breast was significantly bigger then the other. This eventually went away after a few weeks of being uneven and pain. I experienced tons of moods swings. I am no married and having problems in my relationship because this pill has completely taken away my sex drive. I never want to have sex and this is causing a stain on my marriage. It seems like the longer you are on it the more and more your sex drive disappears. Beware of this medication, it is a very effective form of BC but the side effects may not be worth it in the long run.