I am not a fan of lup.ron. I wasn't our last cycle and I'm not again. It's side effects are wholly unpleasant. I get to go through menopause and PMS at the same time! I'm having hot flashes, mood swings, and yesterday I had a killer migraine. Oddly enough I have felt none of those things today. But just ask MBL and he will tell you that he much prefers me unmedicated. I'm more enjoyable to be around when I'm not flying into a fit of rage over the slightest thing. I don't know if I hate the mood swings or the migraines more. The hot flashes I can handle because I'm usually cold, so they don't bother me too much. Although I will say it is odd to be 24 and having hot flashes.
I've nearly forgotten my shot the last two days. I was going to go to the grocery store after work today for a leisurely shopping experience until I realized I needed to be back home between 6:00 and 6:15 to administer my shot. I nearly forgot to give it at the right time yesterday as well. The funny thing? Tonight will be the first time I will be giving myself the shot at home, despite the fact that it will be my seventh of this cycle. Last week I "did" lup.ron on a boat, at the beach, in a cottage, and at work (twice). It may get more tricky as we head into the stimming part of the cycle, but I will figure that out when the time comes! Oh, I just realized that MBL and I have our counseling appointment right at 6:00 on Thursday, I guess I can add the bathroom at the Wom.en's Heal.th Center to that list of odd places I've shot up!!
On a total side note, I always think it's odd when I am actually looking forward to getting AF. Like right now, I am eagerly awaiting her arrival because it means we will be one step closer to another egg retrieval and transfer!! The IVF world sure is a weird one.
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I have to ask if you are also going to Acupuncture during this cycle? My next IVF I will be on Lupron (I was not on it for my first). I am hoping that Acupuncture may help with the side effects.
ReplyDeleteLupron is the devil. I have done acupuncture during cycles and have found it very helpful in managing side effects. I am not sure if it was all in my head, but who cares
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better very, very soon. Wishing you tons of luck for this cycle
OMG I despised Lup.ron. One night I cried on the phones, taking calls, for 2.5 hours! Just cried. Couldn't stop it. I was sooooo happy to be finished with it. Although I miss it a little in terms of the pain of the PIO shots. Good luck, sweetie!
ReplyDelete" I "did" lup.ron on a boat, at the beach, in a cottage, and at work..."
ReplyDeleteYou poor thing. It sucks when our lives start to sound like a bad Dr. Suess book (I can do it in a car, I can do it at a bar...). We get used to very odd schedules (drugs, intercourse, etc.) when we're trying. I have my fingers crossed for you!
Lupron is the worst! I think I experience every single side effect of it. Hoping IVF#2 is it for you!
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Yes, in sesame oil. Or some sort of oil. If they tell yuo to ice first, ignore that. Yes, it numbs your bum for the needle part, but that is not what hurts. So, heat your bum AND the oil first with a heating pad. It makes everything move better, and thins the oil down so it spreads easier. Best advice I got!
ReplyDeleteOMG! Thank you for this post. This post AND the comments have helped me. I though it was the stim drugs that had the side effects and I was not supposed to have any problems with Lupron. So I thought I was going crazy. I have migraines, nausea, and I am exhausted. And I am so hot and I usually love summer. I am so sorry that you are having side effects too but thank you for sharing that you do!
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