I've been reading about the Lupron, considering it for large fibr...

I've been reading about the Lupron, considering it for large fibroids-size of 18-20 week pregnancy. I'm 52 yo, and haven't had a period since 11/2003. The symptoms decsribed as side affects of Lupron are some of the same symptoms I'm having from peri-menapause. I wake up about every hour all night long, I'm moody, hot flashes all day and all night. My joints ache, muscles ache, two weeks ago my teeth started aching, legs hurt when I walk for exercise, I've gained quite a bit of weight since Jan. 2004, and two weeks ago my teeth started hurting. Also I have the numbness in my hands and fingers some times. I'm going to ask about something for these hot flashes because they are getting unbeareable. if there is anyone out there who is closer to my age and is already going through the change and is using lupron for fibroids, I would appreciate hearing from you. I don't want to have hysterectomy if I don't have to. Read all the letters and I feel discouraged. Thanks for any information Ruby