Lupron and struggle

I recently recieved my last Lupron shot - my sixth. Overall, my experience with side effects has been mild. I have not had any hot flashes. I do however have some nights sweats and my body seems to struggle in regulating its temperature at night. Sometimes I'm hot - moments later I may be chilly. I had daily headaches for the first 2-3 weeks when I started the lupron - but the headaches were mild - mostly a nusance. I'm not sure if I gained wieght. If I did, it was not much. I have had a little trouble sleeeping. And my bones feel sort of weak. My eyes have been exceptionally dry, but nothing eye drops can't rememdy. My breasts have shrunk slightly. I find that my moods are okay, but when I get angry, I feel Really angry. - which is not characteristic of me. - but I'm not having severe swings.

On a toally positive note, the lupron made an immediate difference in the pain I experienced from my endometriosis. I didn't realize the number of days I'd be in considerable pain - until that pain was gone. Not having a period for several months has been wonderful. - although, no one told me this - the first month I had my final period and it was exceptionally heavy and the pain from it was worse than usual. However since then, no periods and no pain.

I was afraid to try this drug because of all the horror stories. But, I've done okay and if this can keep the endometriosis away, it'll have been worth it.

I'd recommend to others that they try the 1 month shots to start. That way you can stop after a month if the side effects are too unbearble.