Lupron Side Effects: What They Don’t Tell You (And What’s Helping Me Cope)

Lupron Side Effects: What They Don’t Tell You (And What’s Helping Me Cope)

I had my first Lupron shot again this week.

Even though I’ve done this before—been here, injected this—it still hit hard. Not just the physical wave of Lupron side effects, but the emotional reality of it all: being back in medically-induced menopause. Choosing this, again, as part of what it means to protect my future.

The side effects came fast.

Sleep, wrecked. Hot flashes, firestorms.Mood? Let’s just say I cried at a commercial and wanted to bite someone's head off… within the same five minutes.

But the hardest part has been the mental weight. It’s like a fog moves in—dense and sticky—and all the coping tools I’ve spent years building get tested at once. And yet, I knew this might happen. That’s the thing about being a survivor. You walk into these decisions with your eyes wide open… but your heart still breaks a little.

Im still waiting to start the daily pill, not looking forward to it.

What’s Helping Me Manage Lupron Side Effects

I'm sharing this not for sympathy, but because too many of us go through this in silence. And I promised myself I wouldn’t stay silent anymore.

Here’s what I’m doing to support myself right now:

• LiveGood Hydration Sticks – Small thing, big impact. When your body is in hormonal chaos, staying hydrated is everything. These are clean, easy, and actually taste good.

• Methylene Blue – I’ve been experimenting with it in microdoses for cognitive support. It’s early, but I notice a shift—more clarity, less emotional static.

• Magnesium at Night – Non-negotiable. It helps calm the nervous system, support sleep, and ease that underlying sense of tension that comes with estrogen suppression.

• And beyond the supplements: rest. Movement. Real food. A ton of grace.

This Isn’t Just My Story Anymore

I used to write just to survive. To process. To speak when my world went quiet.

But something is shifting.

More and more, I hear from women navigating this same journey—cancer, menopause, identity loss, healing—and I realize I’m not just writing for me anymore. I’m writing for us.

I want this space to grow into something more than a blog about my life after cancer. I want it to be a resource. A place where honesty meets science. Where you can find tools, inspiration, and permission to feel everything—while still believing in better days ahead.

So yes, I’m back on Lupron.Yes, it’s hard.But I’m here, learning, documenting, rising.And if you’re here too—newly diagnosed, post-treatment, or just bone-tired—you’re not alone.

Let’s keep going.Together.

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No pressure—just options, in case you're looking for support too. 💛

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