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Have to share this: Dealing with the emotional side of ADT
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Hi thanks scottbeammeup
Ya I’m experiencing almost all of the symptoms you went through - I do have constipation, not sure if it’s a side effect from radiation.
Did you have hormone treatment as well and did your testosterone level come back , and if so at what point?
I had a Lupron 3 month injection along with an oral pill,during my radiation treatments.
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I had Orgovyx and my two months after stopping my testosterone was 260 and my PSA .1, so almost low normal. My next test is in March.
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Hey Paul, congrats on completion of your treatment! I am one month out from 25 sessions salvage radiation and 6 mos Orgovyx, which will be done in about three weeks.
I have had no urinary issues - except possible urgency (when you gotta go, you gotta go!) but when I do urinate it is a strong, prolonged stream with fairly high volume.
Bowel ups and downs but getting better. In fact, I had issues with moving my bowels before radiation (not constipation, but an inability to void easily called anismus) but it is much better now…go figure! I still take Miralax every day as I have for the past 5 yrs and totally recommend it. All my doctors agree that you can take it every day for life if necessary - not a stimulant, but an osmotic which draws water into the bowel. Hope this helps!
Phil