You have got to be kidding me. Why why why haven't you seen another doctor yet? You quit your job, are having horrible side effects AND it doesn't even sound like your original issue has been resolved. What is it about this guy that is keeping you so loyal? I don't care what sort of reputation this guy has, he is not taking you seriously. You need to see another doctor (in a different practice) right away. When you call for an appt, say that you are "seeking a second opinion" as this will often get you in much quicker.
And I know this is a very sexist thing to say, but I find that for OB/GYN issues a female doctor can be more understanding and knowledgable. I've lived in several cities and always sought out the all-female practices. I'm currently doing IVF treatments, and it's the first time I've seen any men (or rather, they've seen me?) in over 25 years. The women are MUCH better with the ultrasound wand.
I know exactly how you feel. I had taken Lupron several years ago for "endo" and the pain in my legs is awful. I used to be an advid walker, now I can bearly make it one city block before my left leg, hip and thigh begin to ache like crazy. I know it's because of the Lupron.
I am deeply saddened to read all of these posts! I have a dear relative of mine who is suffering due to Lupron shots as you all are! Same symptoms same everything!
I did not know much of Lupron until she contacted me. My family knows that all my life I have struggled with health issues so they call on me for advice. It casued me to research Lupron for months. I am so glad it did, bc I was not aware that Lupron was so MUCH like Synarel was for me in my youth (I am 44 now).
I was perscribed this new unheard of Synarel for endo. It medical induced menopause-shrinking my uterus to the size of a walnut. I didn't care much about all that bc I was in pain w endo & cysts and was having way too many laps done. So I took this Synarel! You sniff 1 shot in 1 nostril am, and 1 shot in other nostril in pm. Suffice it to say that day built up and led me to 2002 where I had my oopharectomy-salpingo total hysterectomy.
I am in surgical menopause - and ladies so are you!! That is why all the terrible, terrible side effects! Losing hair, arthritis, hip fracture, hotflashes, insomnia, no libido, prolapse, etc. Just look at your mom, grandma, great grandma - you are experiencing their (age) symptoms. And dr are saying that's a "normal" side effect of Lupron. Well of course it is your in Menopause!
THE GREAT NEWS is that there is help, answers, and health you just have to find it. I have been "finding" it since 2002 from all the resources I blog about and list on my blog (books, authors, doctors, pharmacies, websites, etc.). I am NOT a doctor just a woman who has been seeking answers to a life-long battle and who is FINALLY finding answers from those who have paved the way - Thank GOD!
I would be honored if you would visit my blog and perhaps empower and arm yourself with the same information I have spent years researching!
I wish you all health, happiness and peace in these terribly difficult times you are going thru - there is light at the end of this tunnel - DON"T GIVE UP!
I had similar side effects please email me jlwinfo@nc.rr.com
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