I have been on Lupron for six weeks initially taking a 30-day sho...

I have been on Lupron for six weeks initially taking a 30-day shot, but then the second doctor I saw put me on a 90-day cycle. I took my last shot on 4/26/04, but since I'm moving out of state my doctor wrote me another 90-day prescription (11.25 mg) to be administered on June 1. Does anyone know what type of effect this will have on me to take another shot of this dosage so soon? I'm contemplating not getting (if it would increase my side effects) as I'm not "due" to get another one until July 23. My side effects have been what I label as "bearable." On some days the hot flashes come by the hour -- and are VERY powerful. And on other days I can go hours with one. I've tried to incorporate mind/body techiques i.e. meditation, exercise and relaxation -- so hopefully this is helping. I rarely, if ever, get a good night's sleep. I actually feels as if my bed is ON FIRE or that I'm sleeping on a heating pad. Then moments later I have to put on 2-3 layers of cover to warm up. But, "this too shall pass..." is what I keep telling myself. However, recently I've noticed that I'm having short-term memory loss. A couple weeks ago I turned on the kitchen faucet to run dishwater; however, giving second thought to the running water I left the house and went to workout -- coming back two hours later after having flooded my downstairs neighbors' apartment (literally destroyed it). While I recall turning the water on, I can't for the life of me remember anything after that. This for me is VERY scary. I'm also having problems remembering tasks that I do on a daily basis (job-related activities that I do at the same time, EVERYDAY). Not good. . . The one good thing about the drug therapy is that two months ago I was severely anemic (with a hemoglobin level of 7.4 on a scale of 12-16). My periods were very heavy (clotting), my energy level was poor (I could hardly get out of bed) and the tumor was the size of a 5-month fetus. I no longer have a period because of the shots, so I'm not losing the excess blood, and I'm on Iron therapy of 975 mg per day and the tumor seems to be shrinking. However, I noticed yesterday that my breast were getting smaller, but I thought it was my imagination -- now I realize it may be a possible side effect of the drug. Plus, from time to time I've noticed ringing in my ears (particularly the right one) for no apparent reason. I was planning to get a hysterectomy to remove the tumor but I may be able to get an embolization if its shrinks more over the next six months -- slated to start a new job on 6/1 and can not take time for the surgery until after first of the year. The drug is working well for me, but the side effects definitely scare me. I also have the depression but through the power of God I will myself out of bed and jog at least 3-4 miles a day. I REALLY, REALLY think the exercise helps. Keep the faith, ya'll. Peace and blesssings.