>----- Original Message -----
From: Peggy <pklippe1@nycap.rr.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@forum.obgyn.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2000 1:11 PM
Subject: Has anyone had a hysterectomy and have had Lupron shots for endo?
> Hello Ladies,
> I was wondering if anyone has had a total hysterectomy and has had
> lupron injections for endo after the hysterectomy? I went for a second
> opionion for the pain in my left side and diarrhea as referred by my
> pain management Dr., And the gyn that I saw wants to do Lupron
> injections.I have posted this question on the endo forum but thought I
> would check here to see if anyone has done this. If so How bad are the
> side effects? I am already in surgical menopause having Hot Flashes,
> night sweats and migraines.I have talked to my primary care physician
> and he feels that I should go ahead with the Lupron because nothing else
> has resolved the pain.With all that I have read about Lupron I am very
> hesitant about doing this but I have had enough of this pain ,that I
> feel I should take the chance with hopes of it helping.My Primary care
> Dr. said that if this does not resolve the pain he wants to send me to
> a Dr. to have radiation therepy done to the area.Thanks for all your
> help."FRIENDS THAT STICK TOGETHER" Peggy
>