Day 2 After Egg Retrieval

Jan 23,

I got a call this morning from nurse M. Such a sweet compassionate person. She told me about the appointment tomorrow at 9:30 and should be at the clinic 8:45am with an empty bladder. She instructed me to take antibiotics tonight, empty my bladder before leaving the house, bring 16 oz of water or gatorade and wear comfortable clothes. I tried to ask about the embies but she didn't give me any reply. She just said that the embryologist will notify us tomorrow before the procedure. I am excited and at the same time worried. Who knows what the future may bring, but I am grateful for the having 2 great embies.

As for today's comfort, I am not so comfortable at all. I work today and just do minimal movement. I took Prometrium vaginally this morning after breakfast. I didn't feel any discomfort after. It was a surprise.. Of course, I am bloated so therefore it's not easy sit all day in the office. I can't drink regular water oh how I miss drinking my plain water. lol I am a water drinker. I don't like flavored drink. Anyway, the goodnews is, finally I have my bowel movement lol.. You know how I suffer from constipation. It wasn't bad though. I just don't have the urge to go to the bathroom.

The surgical department called yesterday and asked about my current condition. Actually, I was feeling better just doing minimal movement and laying mostly on the couch all day and night. I only get up to eat, cook and going to the bathroom. I asked about the constipation pill so they recommend Colace. Hubby bought it from Walgreens and I took it together with Tylenol. I have been slightly cramping and saw some spotting so I took Tylenol to prevent from getting worst. It did help and I feel better all throughout the night.

FERT Report

Jan 22,

I got a call from the lab. The eggs retrieved out of 14, it only got 4 matured. The 9 matured they thought it was from yesterday didn't pass the criteria for doing ICSI. They only used 4 and only 2 fertilized. I am so sad about this report. I hope the 2 embies of mine will grow and be healthy. I am anxious for tomorrow's call.

Egg Retrieval Experience

(Wrote 12:13)

I just came home from the retrieval. I'm woozy at this time and tired. I don't feel any pain yet under so I hope it will stay that way. The only complaint I have is my left vein arm from the IV.

I arrived at the clinic 7:20. Sign documents and proceed to the surgical department where the nurse instructed me. I was in bed 4 near the bathroom. There was one patient ahead of me on my left and I only heard them whispering in the background nor not paying on their conversation. Ms my first nurse have me asked questions medical protocol and consent signing as we'll with hubby. Later the embryologist came with a laptop and asked if I had reviewed the papers last night and I told her I read a few and might well show us the PowerPoint for clear explanation on the clinical study abot eEva. So what it means is that they will going to monitor the embryos on petrish dish. In one scope it has 12 dish and in every 5 mins they will going to check how it's progressing. It was a cool study so we wanted to participate. It's free and requirement is to have at least 4 for monitoring. I hope I will be a candidate pls lord. I want to see them.

After all the presentation another nurse l came. She will be my nurse in the operating room. Before we went to the OR she assisted me to go to the bathroom to pee. Then after that I went in to the OR.

Inside the OR I saw 2 doctors. On my left dr h and on right nurse l. She put all 3 stats on my chest. Seconds after I don't recall anything. All I know I was dizzy like a head spin and that's it I was gone.

I woke up with Ms voice checking on me and then she got hubby at the waiting area. He came and sat to a chair on my left. After I heard dr A voice informing how many eggs he retrieved. All I just heard was 3. I was not really happy. After knowing that I have my blood pressure on my right I remember I'm already in the recovery room. Then dr h came in to check again How I was doing and that time I can barely know where I am.

I tried to sleep and after I already I'm awake. I asked hubby about the eggs. He said we have 14. Nine matured and 5 small ones. It's grade 3 and that what was they are hoping. Then nurse m take off my IV, went to the bathroom put a pad and minutes later  home feed up by hubby with soap, crackers and Gatorade.

ER today

It's 6:34am right now I'm prepared while I'm waiting for hubby to get out from the shower and dressed. I'm anxious. I'm not as bloated as many would have felt. Maybe my pineapple juicing helped me and my fruits intake for the past 2 weeks. Though I already have pain on my back and ovaries. Think they are just ready.

I will update you all what happened today after my surgery. So for some notes, I got a call from the surgical department. They told me to wear loose clothing, buy Gatorade, no scented products, no medication, no eat and drink after midnight and expect sore bloat. I wonder why I didn't bloat that much maybe because I have been wearing most of the time pjs where it's very comfy lol. But I am so thirsty to the highest level. I also will be doing some consent signing about taking videos and photos of my embryos yay at 7:20. I will have something to keep. Cross fingers for me.

Trigger Night - HCG

Yes, I had my trigger shot tonight. I had the shot exactly 9:50pm. The thing with HCG is time. You have to do it as instructed. After 35 hours will be the Egg Retrieval so really have to be on time. Very important not to miss.

Hubby and I prepared the medicine 9:40pm. 3 minutes before 9:50 we were done. I went to the living room lie down on the couch and wait for the time. Hubby wiped my right side of the belly for the shot and administer it exactly as he was supposed to. His good with the shot. Still a little painful but no burning this time which I was so happy about. It wasn't what I was expecting. I thought it's going to be painful. But it didn't. Just to prevent from bruising, hubby got me some ice and I numbed the areas a little bit after the shot. Now, I just feel fine.

As for my condition, my colds are almost gone. I am congested still but in no time I will get better on Retrieval day. Thank goodness. Pineapple juice, fruits and lots of water helped so much. I also did honey and lemon for the throat and wow I am amazed how effective it was. Next time, if I had throat problems. Honey and lemon baby! The rest of the symptoms are breast tenderness, twitching of the ovaries, bloated, heart burn, and thirst.

Day 9 Stimming / Dr Appt / E2 Level

I went to the clinic today at 7:30 with hubby. I also had my blood test done. I got poked twice, damn it hurts!Then later on I had Dr. K checked my follies. He told me I have 6 that are on the lead. Probably will do the trigger tonight and just wait for E2 result. I also met with another coordinator for additional instructions. We waited for 10 minutes and when she talked to us it was not a sweat. She gave us a paper for our schedule to remember and instructions on what we are going to do for the next coming days. After our talk, went to the front desk to schedule for the follow up appointment after retrieval. That was it, we were gone in the clinic and we've heard a GOODLUCK from the staff!

So my result today: WILL DO THE TRIGGER!

Endo = 9.9

Follicles on right = 19, 16, 15, 14, 13(4), 11

Follicles on left = 18, 17, 16(2), 14, 13(3), 12, 10

E2 = 3480 ( increase of 1,092 wow )

Dosage on stimming = none yay graduate already

HCG = tonight at 9:50pm 

ER = January 21st at 8:50am.. please pray for me that we could harvest more quality eggs

ET = January 24th .... 

Symptoms: tired, super bloated, intense twinges on ovaries over night tire me out, tender breast, diarrhea, thirsty, colds  

Day 8 Stimming / Dr Appt / E2 level

I went to my appointment today at 7:45am. Hubby was able to accompany me despite the early schedule. He doesn't like getting up early on weekends but since I am almost close to my retrieval he has no choice :) I also running with colds again. Damn, weather and people at the clinic. Many patients are sick so I get their virus. But anyway, the doctor told me colds doesn't do nothing with stimming. I am relieved to hear that.

So here's the result:

Endo = 10mm
Follicles on right 9 = 16(2), 15, 14(2), 12(2), 11, 10
Follicles on left 7 = 17(2), 14, 13, 11, 9(2)
E2 = 2388 (going up from 1550 yesterday)
Dosage medication = same as yesterday, 5U Lupron, 175IU Follistim, 75IU Menopur

I might trigger tomorrow. I asked Dr. K on what size are they hoping that they want to see before trigger. They are hoping to get 18+. I already have two 17 so it could mean that I will probably be triggering tomorrow night. They are looking at Egg Retrieval on Tuesday January 21 the latest will be Wednesday. Days are already numbered. I am almost done with stimming yay!

Symptoms: Superbloated, colds, tender breast, twinges on varies, heartburn, egg white creamy mucus

Day 7 stimmingg / E2 level

As of this writing my ovaries are getting wild. I'm super bloated. My pants suddenly become tight. I can't breathe normally. Now I know why people are complaining how bloated they were. It is hard when I'm at work sitting all day. The pressure in the belly is worst. The twinges and twitching are starting to increase. Oh my I always have it and now with 15 follies or more this will going to get ugly but in their best.

I went in to have my blood work done today at the clinic. It's a different nurse this time. My left arm still suffer from bruising and I told her that I have done 2 already on my right for consecutive days. She skipped on my right and she had it done on my left. It's painful but not that I can't handle. She told me to press the area for 10mins to avoid bruising. It worked. It didn't give me pain after. Then I drive to work lovely!

Got a call from a different coordinator M. Here's my result today..
E2 - 1550
Meds - same dose 5u lupron, 175 follistim, 1 Menopur
Appointment - tomorrow bloodwork/ultrasound at 7am

7th night of Stimming

(wrote it last night)

I am feeling sick again. My sore throat is just not what I am hoping while I am on stimming. I thought I already passed and survive the virus attack that happened to me at end of December and beginning of January but it reappeared in a different form. Gush! I took Tylenol before 6pm I want to get rid of this pain. It helped It gave me a little more energy.  And I think it help my throat somewhat.

30 minutes ago I had my 6 night shot of 5u of lupron, 175 of follistim and 1 vial of Menopur. I was in pain. I let hubby inject the shot above where I had my big bruise. And it was painful. I really don't know why it was so painful on that side. Maybe my left side just doesn't work for shots. I will going to skip that in the days ahead.

Day 6 stimming/ Dr’s visit /E2

I feel great except my throat. I get sore throat from the reaction to the red delicious apple I ate on Tuesday afternoon. I have very sensitive throat and I didn’t know apple would give me that effect. I tried not to take anything but it got worst yesterday. So I took Cepacol and cough drops last night. This morning I took another cough drops again because my itchy throat is bugging me. I can’t help it. Then I was embarrassed at the doctor’s waiting area when my throat suddenly itch. Grrrrh! Do you know how it feels like? When the place is quiet and you don’t want to disturb other people’s peace of mind but there you are creating this noise, so frustrating. I can’t help it. I tried to clear my throat. To prevent from embarrassing myself more, I grabbed my headphone turned on my ipod touch and listen to classical music. I searched on my purse if I have cough drops and halleluiah I found one. Thank goodness..

I was called 15 minutes after my schedule. I greeted by the nurse and asked me if I’m doing okay and I told her that I have sore throat and feel a little congested. She asked if I have colds but I told her no. It’s just the throat that’s bothering me. Then she left and I got to undress from the waist down. 20 minutes later, the doctor came with his charming smile. Asked me the same thing if I feel okay and I told him the same thing I told the nurse. I told him that I took cepacol and cough drops and he said, it will not interfere on the medication so it’s okay. Thank goodness. Whatever makes me feel or help me relieve the pain, it’s fine that’s what he said.

So he did the scan quick.. Endo lining 10 and he said perfect. Right ovaries – 9 follicles ( sizes from 9-12 ), Left ovaries – 6 follicles ( 10-13 ). I think my left is slow. Maybe there are more eggs hiding in there. I hope they will come out soon. But they said, it’s better to have less eggs but good quality ones. I hope it will be my case. His thinking I will have another ultrasound on Saturday and perhaps on Sunday before trigger. He mentioned I might add one more day of medicine because he asked me if my supply is still okay during the weekend. I said yes. It supposed to be 10 days granted my dosage will be the same. If it will be less then adding one more day will be good. I cross my fingers. So there’s nothing much except I have a 13 on my follicle. I hope that’s a good number for day 6.

About my body’s reaction now, it still the same. I feel bloated and belly getting fuller and heavier. No heavy headache. But definitely tender breast and my energy level is getting low. All these hormones are making me lazy!

UPDATE:

Got a call from my nurse and my E2 level is 1,175. She said it's a very nice number. Recommended dosage lower my follistim to 175, menopur and lupron remain the same but they are looking at extending my medicine to one more day oh man! I don't want to hear that.. I am already tired of this medicine because it hurts.

I will go again tomorrow for blood test sometime between 7-9. I will go there early so that I won't be stuck in traffic. And we are looking at Saturday and Sunday ultrasound. Maybe Sunday trigger? I hope my numbers will be good in the next coming days so that I could not extend to one more day on meds.

Day 5 Stimming

I still have the same medication. I took my 5th shot last night. Hubby administer the shot but before that he prep the medicines while on my watch. There are things that he can't remember. Maybe overwhelm with all the 3 medicines infront of him. Normal time we do it from start to finish 8:15 to 8:45pm. From prep to inject, normal is 10 minutes. Sometimes hubby is very OCD so it could take him time lol..

Anyway, I could never get used to the shot. I am still having trouble with dealing on the pain. I don't handle pain so very well plus I have pain on both of my arms with a slight headache. It made me very tired yesterday. I didn't take tylenol but I used ice to calm the burning sensation on the medicine. I asked hubby for it because I had brutally bruised myself the other night. I only find out yesterday afternoon after work when I got to undress and saw my bruised belly. I really wish not to get one but maybe I bumped myself in the kitchen sink when I did the dishes the other night. I remembered I felt the pain that time but I was thinking it will not do anything. But what a surprise to see 2 bruises on my left belly. It looks ugly!

But anyway, for side effects. Day by day, my energy level is getting low. I feel like I am getting tired fast. My mood slightly changes a bit. I am becoming more moody and don't have patience. My breast are twitching, my abdomen is getting fuller and twitching too, slight heavy head and I feel so bloated. I know it's all worth it to suffer all this. This is my only chance. There will be no 2nd fresh cycle for me. We don't have the money for it. Even this cycle we already paid out of pocket. I hope God will hear my prayer.

1st ultrasound day 4 stimming

Blood drawn today at 7:50. I used my left arm since I already had it on my right yesterday. The worst nightmare my left arm didn't give out more so the nurse have to transfer on my right which she forewarned me that it will going to hurt. It hurt, damn! I can't get used to this feeling. I have never been this poked several times in a year. My tolerance for pain isn't that high. I am scared of pain actually especially needles. Oh my my! I know this is all worth it. God put me on to this because he know that I can pass this. I wish and pray that I will be rewarded.

Weight 119lbs
Ht 5'1
Bp 102/68
Temp 98.6
Pulse 78
Heart ok
Lung ok
Abdomen ok

Follicle scan: 15 estimate, as what I've seen the measurement sizes are ranging from 8-9

I snapped a shot shhhhh!

This is where the nurse assistant will encode all the data information.

Posted in the examination and bathrooms..

Update:

I got a call from my nurse after 2pm and she told me the good news that my E2 of 352 is nice and definitely increasing. When I talked to the doctor earlier this morning, he is expecting to be in the 300's. Yes baby! I am on it.

Medicine will still be the same tonight and tomorrow  ( 5U lupron, 225IU Follistim, 75IU Menopur ). Appointment will be on Thursday 1/16 at 10:30am. Praying I will be on the right tract.

I am feeling a little bloated now. Not too much but definitely I can feel that my ovaries are starting to grow. I am hoping that my follicles growth is nice and consistent. I wonder how the day will be on day 10 of stim. I am half way and my 5th shot will be tonight. Cross fingers tomorrow side effects!

This afternoon, my left arm is starting to bother me. The arm that made trouble on the blood test. The injection spot is a little painful. Starting to have a little heavy head. I hope it will go away soon. I am feeling like I am tired all of a sudden. I have breast tenderness but didn't bother me that much. Other than that, I think I am okay. I hope this pain in my arm will go away. Damn nurse, she should have not force it to draw blood.

2nd E2 Level Result

I received a phone call from my nurse. She gave me the result of 189. She said it's good. I still have to take the same medication, 5U Lupron 225Iu Follistim 75iu Menopur and 1cc of water. I am requested to come in tomorrow for E2, CBC and my first ultrasound after stim. Please pray for me that everything is good.

3rd day of Stimming

Last night was our third. Prepping and injecting the medicine is a breeze. I still watch hubby prepping since his not yet confident if he got it right. I want to make sure too that he didn’t forget anything. You will never know. Seeing all the injections and bottles and worrying about injecting it, you could somehow screwed up. Maybe he wants to make sure that everything is good. I am very on the spot of remembering things when it’s highly important and repetitive.

About the reaction to the medicine, I will be honest about it. It hurts. It  sting and it burns. But it’s only going to be in effect for about 5 minutes or less. I normally just lay still on the couch, relax my mind and just think positive so the pain will go away fast. It works all the time.

Some side effects.. I don’t think I have. Maybe starting to feel bloated? I tried to eat less carbs for the past few days too so that I could minimize the bloat and somehow I think it’s working. My breasts have twitches from right to left. I have CM already. And lastly, I have abdominal twitches too on both side.

I went in today to have my blood work done. I arrived at the clinic on time. The nurse was quick and stick the needle. It’s getting less painful now. Though I don't like the feeling of a needle being stuck to my veins. Now, is to wait for the result. I hope it’s okay.

2nd night on Stimming

Hubby prepped all the medicine while i was there beside him watching that he got it all. He was pretty good and I only reminded him few bits that he forgot. But overall he remembered. 

So the shot was injected at my left abdomen. I held my breathe as I can but when I felt the medicine, it stung and it burned. I got teary eyed. Its painful but I tried to focus on positive things on my mind and tried to relax my mind and focus less on the pain. It always work for me. 

About any symptoms or things that changed on my body, its the breast. I felt the throbbing last night on my left breast and the whole day my right breast started to be sensitive and throbbing. 

My stomach make noises too. I don't know if its the meds working or its just stomach air lol. Will see tomorrow if it still happening. 

First Night of Stimming

Tonight is the night. I was anxious for this day to come. I wonder what could my first night would be with all 3 medicine.

Before we did the prep and all, with some good luck to our stomach lol. We went to an indian buffett. Eat some little healthy food to start. I didn't eat the mango ice cream that I love in the restaurant. I was thinking of really eating it before we get there but then I've remembered what I read about not to eat ice food during stimming or prior or whatever day it is. I have started doing it since Monday so my heart sank. I saw hubby enjoyed his meal with the yummy delicious mango ice cream. One day ice cream, I will get to you lol. 

So after dinner, came home and get to our business. I get all the supplies of needles and alcohol wipes then medicine. We were prepping the medicine on top of our kitchen table. He first asked about Menopur. Then suddenly he said, he forgot which comes first lol. Brain fart! No maybe his tense too lol. He just don't want to admit. Anyway, I grabbed my ipod touch and viewed youtube on one of the fertility facility that demo the menopur mix. I helped hubby to remember which one goes to the other and after he get it. Our dosage is 1 vial of Menopur and 1cc or 1ml of sodium chloride in short water. Later add in 5 units of Lupron then 225 of Follistim. Yes we did the mix. We studied last night on how to do the mix. Though it wasn't taught to us in class, many patients are already doing the mix of the 3 meds. Why would I suffer to get all 3 shots when I could get 1. Less pain and agony. 

After all medicine are ready to go, I laid on the couch. Pointed hubby where to inject and he stuck me twice. First was when he just touch the needle on my skin not even penetrating I already reacted lol. I was really thinking of so much pain when it's not even started. So he took the shot the 2nd time and I was breathing hard hubby told me not to but the medicine was a little painful so I was breathing on and off. The trick is to hold your breathe until all medicine are in but man I was a little bit of a drama queen. lol.. Tomorrow I will remember not to breathe and just relax my mind.

But you know what, though I was anticipating so much pain. It didn't hurt so much. I remembered my varicella shot last october, that was painful. I thought IVF meds can do the same but it didn't. Now my fears are gone. It's not so bad. All I want from now on is hoping my ovary can produce more and make good quality eggs and as well hope that hubby's production of spermies are good as well. 

11th Day of Lupron

I guess Lupron doesn't give me so much side effects. It means good right. There were only 2 things, pain on my left fingers and headache when AF appeared. Other than that, I feel fine.

My husband prep on Lupron is to put it on room temperature when he administer to inject the drug. It stung I tell you and the spot where it got injected always have a red mark. I only seen blood on the 7th night when we decided to inject in the center two inches from the naval. Maybe with less fat and all, it hurt.  I saw the dreaded blood. Just tiny spot though, not to get frantic about lol.

Nothing much to report on Lupron today actually. I think it's better with nothing than to complain about something.

E2 Level

I just got a phone call from Kim few minutes ago. She told me the good news that I am officially on the GO. Yay! I am so relieved. You don't know how much I have been waiting for this moment to be able to set things plan accordingly. Every sacrifices that I have made. All the worries of being turned down. Now, it's step 2.

So my Estradiol level result is 35. The doctor wanted it be under 60. I am so happy. I was instructed to do Lupron tonight at 10 units. Tomorrow will start on 5 units of Lupron, 225 Follistim and 1 vial of Menopur and 1ml of water.  I am supposed to be taking shot individually but I will not going to that route. I have read online and watch youtube about how to mix all medicine in one. I asked my husband about it and his okay with it. He knows I am already suffering from Lupron shots.

Until tomorrow!

Baseline Ultrasound

I woke up at 6:25am and hubby heard my alarm clock. He moved his hands towards my head and pat it. It's nice to start our day.

I went ahead took a shower and later waited for hubby to get ready. I heated up our breakfast food in the microwave that I cooked the night before, ate and left the house at 7:45am.

We arrived at the clinic at 8:10, checked in at the front desk and a few minutes later Kim showed up and greeted us. We were at consultation door 3 to sign our consent documents. It was a breeze. So we will be doing ICSI and 2 embryos for transfer. The rest of the documents are just making sure we signed for state purposes.

Then I went to door 2 for my ultrasound. I waited there for a bit. Maybe 15 minutes. I have my new ipod touch with me. So I took 2 photos inside. Just to make myself busy and such.

Oh yeah the magic wand!

This is my view, on my  right is the pc used by the assistant nurse.. i was lying half naked covering my business with this white thingy called examination cloth or bedikah cloth.  

Later, Dr. K knocked and greeted me with his smiling face. Doctor's scare me to hell but his a charm. I hope he can do magic with me too. I hope the universe is listening.With no time to spare, he put the cream on the magicwand and do his thing on measuring and scanning. Everything is good, he said. He asked me if I have questions. I told him that often I have headaches. Is Tylenol okay in stimming. He said no problem. I also asked about Coq10. It's not really that much of a deal taking it but I said I already have left over and I don't want to waste it so he said go ahead with it. I think I have every answer for now. But later on if I have one, I will ask my coordinator.

So I got dressed and went straight to the lab. There were 1 couple waiting there. But I stand there beside them and the nurse asked me to enter. I didn't care if I passed the couple. Well, my schedule anyway was at 8. The nurse knew I would be coming. She was good. I didn't have much pain and stuck the needle real nice. I forgot to look at her nameplate. Next time, I will check on their names.

Now, I will have to wait until Kim make a call for my dosage. I am crossing my fingers that we will be on schedule. No negatives vibes here.

By the way, today is my 10th day of Lupron. I am normal as I can be. No headache, no cramps just light bleeding. I am happy Lupron did a good job maintaining my sanity LOL.

9th Day of Lupron

After I took my 9th shot last night, I still carry the headache. So before I went to bed, I took another 1 500mg of Tylenol. I slept around 11pm. During the night, I felt some light hot flashes. I didn't sweat this time. I just felt hot. I remembered pulling away the comforter of my bed but that was it. I was able to sleep and even dream.

I woke up this morning with no bad headache. Alleluiah! You know how happy I am to be in this state. I guess therefore, my headache was coming from my period. I don't believe Lupron did it. But one thing for sure, the itchiness of my left fingers are my side effects. Until now, I still feel the itch but if I don't really mind it, I will not noticed it.

I am also feel relief. I got my medications at work this morning. When I spoke with my nurse yesterday, the person in charge at the doctor's office didn't process my approval notification for the insurance because the lady who was responsible to do the process was out sick. If she's sick, she could have at least ask around to let somebody do the work when it's time essential. If I didn't bug them about the status of my approval, I could have been in trouble not getting my medication on time. But praise for my coordinator on stepping up and do the work.

So tomorrow will be my E2 and ultrasound. I am hoping and praying that everything will set as plan. Oh Lord hear my prayer.

8th day of Lupron

I had my worst nightmare.. HEADACHE! I thought I can be spared. It started too early today. Maybe around 3am. I woke up with a heavy head. Also, the hot flashes was bothering me. I was sweating also sometime 5pm I believe. Man, now I know what other people are saying. Or maybe, it’s because AF showed up. I often have headaches before AF or when I have it. Perhaps, it could be the reason.

At 8am today, I took one Tylenol. It was working for 1.5 hours and as of this writing, my head is like pressing on me hard. Oh my my! I hope it’s just AF that give me this ache. I hope it’s not Lupron. I don’t want to name it as a devil drug. I want to be positive about it.

I also spoke with my nurse coordinator today. She informed me the good news that the medicine are already approved and she called the pharmacy to send the medicine today. Yay! I am a happy bird! I was very worried about it for weeks already. Now, it’s okay. I can relax my mind. I asked about taking Tylenol with my headache too and she said it’s not a problem as long as it’s within the recommended dosage. So far I only took one but if I can't take it anymore, I will add more.

7th day of Lupron

I feel so much better. Colds are gone. Only have congestion but it's nothing to compare when I was heavily under the weather.

Tonight is the 7th day to be exact. Burning, stinging of hands are pretty much disappeared. I have slight itchiness on both hands though. I don't think it's something to be concern about. In totality, I am doing so good. I have energy now.

I stopped the birth control pills since yesterday per scheduled and I think getting off the pill have given my brain some comfort.  My body is more relaxed. I am so happy with my health right now.

I don't have headaches like many people is been experiencing.  I am glad I escaped the horrifying story I've heard from other patient.

I have slight hot flashes at night when in bed.

So again, I am happy, energized and recharged.. I hope it will stay for a bit.

4th Day Of Lupron

Yesterday was the worst side effects of Lupron. The left big thumb was stinging tremendously that the pain went up to my head. Do I sound exaggerating? But really, the pain was excruciating. I tried to put Vick's vapor rub on the area hoping the stingling pinch inch needle sensation would stop but it helped a little but the pain was just to overbearing.

I google hoping to find somebody who has the same experience but I didn't find one. What I've read, that during Lupron the only medicine you could only take is Tylenol. I don't want to take it if I can but I wasn't able to manage myself on the pain. I took 1 500mg before I went to bed. Suddenly few minutes, I took it the pain subsided a little and I feel relaxed. I was able to sleep too. I also had one 2nd side effect, I started to feel hot flashes.

My Lupron Side Effects after 2 shots

I already had my two shots. My husband administer the injection at night and we always have it around 8:30. Not exactly on sharp but within the time frame. I have read that as long as you take every shot within the 2  hours time frame, it will be okay.

On to my side effects, I am not pretty sure as of this time but one evident that I noticed was my tingling and itchiness of my left pinky finger yesterday sometime around 5pm. It was so strange that when I touched the areas, it is a little bit painful. I have the discomfort every time I moved it or touched something. I have also noticed the headache after a few hours of the shot. I don't know for sure, if it's the shot causing it or it's just because I have been battling with seasonal sickness. I also had a headache around 5pm.

Last night shot, after few hours with my already aching head it's evidently the medicine is kicking in my head. I tried to sleep with not taking any tylenol. After I woke up this morning, I feel fine. But then I wake up with being hungry and headache. I don't know if being hungry causes the headache. Still not too sure about it.

Anyway, I have observed the tingling and itchiness of my left pinky finger moved to my left big thumb now. So therefore, this I guarantee is one of my side effects. I have to do the process of elimination after my cold flu symptoms are gone and I will make an update on it.