Hi again,
Just to update you, I went for my first injection yesterday - Prostap, to down regulate me. What I didn't realise was that the Prostap part has to continue right through, even with the stimulation drugs - this is so that my own cycle does not kick back in during the process. Makes sense really. The next time I get Prostap, it will be in nasal spray form which will be used alongside the injections.
Anyway, back to yesterday. The journey over to the unit was fine - my Acupuncturist had given me small needles to press in each ear to help with the anxiety. We arrived at the unit for our 9:30am appointment and met with another lovely nurse who explained things to us. I explained that I was worried about the side effects and wondered how bad they might get. I didn't really get any answers except for the range of possible symptoms which in many ways are similar to menopause. I explained that afew years ago, I was put onto an antidepressant which made me really very ill and have been wary of any drugs since then. The nurse then asked if I wanted to have the injection afterall!!!!! I said OF COURSE I did but was just speaking aloud my anxieties which I'm sure other people have but maybe don't say anything.
What made matters worse, most of the doors were locked because it was a Sunday which meant I had to go in a lift which was the size of an old telephone box. Lifts cause problems for me at the best of times but under the circumstances it was making me worse. My husband explained to the nurse for me and security came to open the doors for us to get out without using the lift again which was good.
I got the injection into my tummy which really didn't hurt and we left the unit, thanking the nurse for her help.
We went out into the street where it was shaping up to be a beautiful day, probably the nicest of the year so far. Glasgow looked so quiet which is an unusual thing at the best of times......Last week, my husband brought home a leaflet about a food festival being held in George Square over this weekend. Given how nice a day it was, we decided to go along.
We had a great time at the food festival and got loads of free samples. We also bought lots of nice things to eat - cheeses, etc.
We arrived home and sat outside in the sun for a while then had dinner. I began to feel a bit headachy then, so after tea, I went for a nice bath.
As the evening wore on, I felt my abdomen becoming quite bloated, period cramps, headache, nausea, dizziness and my boobs started to get sore too.
I began to panic in case it got worse, but I went to bed and have woken up this morning with the same symptoms only alot milder and I feel really chilled out today too which is good.
Thankfully, I have afew days off work now so plan just to relax and be good to myself. I have been told that any symptoms I have will subside when the other hormone injections start in 3 weeks time. Time has been flying for me lately so I'm sure all will be fine.
I will keep my blog updated as much as I can over the next few weeks. I realise that it is difficult going through this when you have nothing else to compare it to. So, I feel it's improtant to be as honest as I can and hopefully help others in the process.
Take care,
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