Lupron Shot Has Devastated My Life
Posted over a year ago
I had one Lupon Shot 12/10 to stop periods so that my breast cancer is no longer estrogen fed. Since that day, I have never been the same physically or emotionally. I cry all of the time, cannot sleep, have no energy and do not want to be around people. I ... more »
I had one Lupon Shot 12/10 to stop periods so that my breast cancer is no longer estrogen fed. Since that day, I have never been the same physically or emotionally. I cry all of the time, cannot sleep, have no energy and do not want to be around people. I am literally homebound. I get headaches, lightheaded and ended up in the ER last week (almost 5 months later). My life virtually stopped after I had this shot.
Norawc - Your experience is, unfortunately, common. If you would like to speak with a lawyer who is bringing lawsuits on behalf of a few women who have suffered similar consequences, you can contact me at nora180@earthlink.net for the lawyers information.
I'm sorry you are suffering from the effects of Lupron.
Keylimepie - My life was also destroyed by ONE shot of Lupron. The drug destroyed my abdominal wall. Lupron causes hernias and osteoporosis. For others it has caused hair loss, tooth loss, severe acne, seizures, panic attacks, permanent hot flashes, and even death. Don't even think about trying Lupron once!
Myvision - I was put on lupron for 2 years to treat my estrogen sensitive breast cancer when i was 31-years-old. Two years of what i refer to as medical insanity. I wa put on disability for severe anxiety, ptsd, depression, you name it. Our bodies need estrogen to function properly. Going into menopause overnight is of course going to cause severe side effects. Its not normal! I endured those two years because it was the best option to save my life. It took another year to recover after stopping te injections but im great now. It took a lot of work to get there. I still dont have great stamina and have trouble sleeping but am no longer CRAZY. Try to keep in mind that lupron shut down a vital hormone your young body needs to function properly. Your side effects are sadly consistent w having estrogen shut off in your body. And more severe than menopause because there was no transition for you. Hang in there ...
Keylimepie - Thanks, Myvision. It makes me sick, though, that doctors prescribe Lupron for breast cancer. It is NOT FDA-approved for cancer in women and probably never will be. The drug causes a massive estrogen surge before it lowers your estrogen level, so some think it may actually act as a catalyst for breast cancer (or ovarian, etc). My co-worker got breast cancer right after taking Lupron for IVF.
Also, my injury is permanent. Many suffer permanent side effects from Lupron. Major surgery is my only hope but so far it hasn't been successful, and I'm told it may never work.
OP, have you joined the Facebook group for victims? Someone recently posted a story very similar to yours, about becoming homebound.
Keylimepie - Thanks, Myvision. It makes me sick, though, that doctors prescribe Lupron for breast cancer. It is NOT FDA-approved for cancer in women and probably never will be. The drug causes a massive estrogen surge before it lowers your estrogen level, so some think it may actually act as a catalyst for breast cancer (or ovarian, etc). My co-worker got breast cancer right after taking Lupron for IVF.
Also, my injury is permanent. Many suffer permanent side effects from Lupron. Major surgery is my only hope but so far it hasn't been successful, and I'm told it may never work.
OP, have you joined the Facebook group for victims? Someone recently posted a story very similar to yours, about becoming homebound.
Katera - Im on lupron since 07/05/12. My onc prescribed this drug to me to c if it wud shrink this tumor in my breast (stage 4). Its been 2 wks since 1st injection and my pain has almost doubled, hot flashes, night sweats and I hope that these r the end of the side effects, not fun but tolerable. Im suppose to start a pill called anastrozole tomorrow so we'll c how this all goes. Any Info on anastrozole wud b helpful. Thanks
1sickgirl - Can anyone tell me anything about lasting adverse effects they or a loved one experienced after lupron therapy for precoscious puberty (female)? My internet searchs are giving me mostly information about adults who took lupron. Would appreciate your response.
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