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Those monthly Firmagon shots are a pain. Ask your doctor about getting Orgovyx, has the same effect, but it’s a pill you take once a day. If you can’t get that then a three month or six month Lupron or Eligard shot is a much easier solution. I did that for six years, no need to get shots in my stomach every month.
Some people have had bad reactions to Fermagon shots after a while.
Exercise is one of the main things that helps with the fatigue issue. Try to make sure you do at least 5000 steps a day. I find it a 20 minute nap once a day is more than enough, the longer you nap the harder it is to wake up clear headed.
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I feel better to stick with what is working. Last visit Oncologist offered me to go on 3 month treatment of the Firmagon, I didn't want to. I go once a month to get blood work and see him so is no big deal. The last few months the shot hasn't been as uncomfortable. And after I asked, he said I won't be stopping treatment any time soon. Best to all.
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I'll second that. 2½ years of Firmagon shots in my abdomen was a nasty experience: three days of flu-like symptoms after every shot, and rashes and swelling at each injection site for weeks.
Orgovyx has made a huge difference for me. Firmagon and Orgovyx cost the same in Canada — about US $230/month — but Health Canada just approved Orgovyx earlier this year, so it's not in the Ontario Formulary yet.
My previous radiation oncologist got me into Pfizer's patient-access programme as soon as Orgovyx was approved here, but if I weren't I'd pay for it myself, since the difference is so big. YMMV.