Zoladex

[saltna28]

Hi

Got my first injection today .. bravo to me.. I feel so alone and sad... I feel like it's a big deal yet even my doctor things it's no big deal am I over rating this.

[Moon_maiden]

It’s not pleasant and you wonder about side effects/reactions, I did, that and hate injections. I’d read about them before it was suggested and wasn’t keen.

Doctors think everything is no big deal, they train to come across that way, that and it’s not them on the receiving end!

[saltna28 in reply to Moon_maiden]

Hi moon thanks for your response.. so true not them on receiving end.. God we are not robots and we don't have to be brave and strong at the same time.

[Dapperfly]

I cried after my first injection- I couldn’t explain why- just felt very emotional. I was very bruised as well. (I sat in my car and had a good cry).

I have the nurses do my injections and they are very empathetic, I have had the best relief with Zoladex- my quality of life has improved massively. I hope it’s the same for you- it get easier

[saltna28 in reply to Dapperfly]

Smile I can so relate dafferfly.. thanks . I am glad you are doing better.

[mrsk8cook]

Good for you! I just did mine yesterday and feel better that I have... Perhaps I'm just having a good day none the less ... Good for you... keep on keeping on x

[saltna28 in reply to mrsk8cook]

Thank you Mrs cook.. I feel you wow! Made me smile..

[mrsk8cook in reply to saltna28]

You're welcome my sweet x

[Moss389]

Well done I’m on my 10th one x

[Hidden]

Hello ide been on zoladex around 4months does put you in to menopause and took hrt with it I'm 29 due for abdominal hysterectomy 2 weeks today my side effects wernt that bad well when I say not that bad I mean manageable hot sweats alot and cried at silly things like burning potatoes lol uay get some relief from it after a few months although can have breakthrough or heavy bleeding adjusting to it in the first few months xx

[saltna28 in reply to Hidden]

Hugs .. I am very afraid of a heavy bleeding as I already have 7 blood count level.

Hope all continues well with you.

[mazzda]

I had the injections 2 years ago after having tubes removed. And like you struggled with feeling down and things. Even with people around you they don't really get it. I used this a lot through that time and had some wonderful help and advice. Hope you feel better soon and x x

[saltna28 in reply to mazzda]

Thanks Manzza...

[Hidden]

Hi. I have just recently finished 3 months should of been 6 to 9 months but I couldn’t get the combined HRT patches so I stopped as my GP wanted me to put a progesterone pessary inside my vagina plus use the oestrogen patch but I didn’t fancy that idea much. Whilst I was on the Zoladex I had no pain apart from the first month when I i had 2 days of strong period pains and I did feel well since stopping it I am back to square one feel rough most days and have been in pain. I hope it suits you and you get something out it.

[saltna28 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for sharing.. hope all continue well with you..

[Wendyjh]

Had tried the injections twice. My first experience, prior to an operation, was fine. My second, not so good, as the hot flushes were unbearable. I was recommended not to have add back hrt, but I’ve heard if you can take hrt, it can relieve the side effects. Bare that in mind if you struggle.

[saltna28 in reply to Wendyjh]

Wow.. I hope all continue well with you

[Hidden]

I’d like to see how a Dr would cope with one, have you seen the size of the needle 😱 you have every right to feel how you do. It’s a very daunting thing. I was crapping myself and still do and I’m due my 6th this month. And your not alone you have the 48884 people on here to support you xx

[saltna28]

Thanks Sally.. thanks a lot

[Jo2201]

I had my 1st one today was worse than I could ever have imagined nurse was great filled in all the gaps the dr left blank

[saltna28]

God always sends help.. den doctors smh... let's hope you fair better as the days comes by