Monday, November 14, 2011
Lupron Depo and bleeding?
Hi there! I am Kelsey, and I am only 17 and dealing with endometriosis. I was diagnosed with stage 3 endo when I was only 14 and by 15 I had my first laproscopic procedure to help alleviate my pain. This past year has been hell and the endo came back with a vengeance. My treatment has been birth control (seasonique) but even with that, my pain was the equivalent of a normal persons period all year round with rare breaks. My doctor decided to try Lupron Depo shots without add back unless I needed it. I am three weeks into treatment, and I was told my pain would be increasing the first week, then have a huge drop-off and I would have occasional mild spotting if anything. Here I am at three weeks and still experiencing excruciating cramping and pain to the point that I barely want to get out of bed or even move. I am also experiencing pretty heavy bleeding a little more than what my usual periods were. This has been going on for 3 days. Motrin helps a little, but even on the highest dose hydrocodone a dr will per scribe me, I am still in horrible pain. I only rarely take hydrocodone or painmeds at all because I hate the side effects and it has really become more of a last resort. This pain has gone further than just physical and I have a hard time doing anything because I am so depressed. I NEED help. I really don't know how much longer I can do this anymore, and I am almost positive I am stage 4 by now, and I am contemplating finding a doctor willing to give a 17 year old a hysterectomy. I know that is rather dramatic, but I cant go to sleep or play the sports i once loved or really do anything anymore because of this. We recently went on a senior trip to six flags and I was in so much pain I could barely do anything. It is beginning to infringe on my life, and I need anyone and everyone who knows any other treatment or if this Lupron will get better. Please. I am desperate. And my insurance is ending soon because I am turning 18 and not going to college until next spring, so I am not sure what I will be able to afford anymore.
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