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Lifting weights while on ADT: hitting a wall?

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Tjv1156, I just finished that exact regimen at Sloan in Commack with Dr Barsky.
I went into the weights very vigorously but found , as you did, that my old strength just wasn’t there.
I dropped 10 lbs from the barbell, 5 lbs from the dumbells and was able to do the same amount of reps.
Same with the treadmill and other aerobics. If you can’t do what you once did, don’t force it! Drop a level or two, or shorten your duration or distance.
The idea is to be able to exercise somewhat vigorously during your ADT treatment. You don’t want to get discouraged to the point where you just give up and do nothing.
Hang in there, it sucks but goes quicker than you think. I’m 2 full months off of Orgovyx and feeling stronger and more energized by the day.
Phil

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Phil:
I'm going to do radiation starting end of may in Middletown, NJ with Dr. Haseltine.
I look at it like this. After I go through this, it is highly likey I will never have to deal with prostate cancer again. So many cancer patients are going through treatments with worse side effects and their outcomes are far from certain.

Is your PSA < .05 now?

Phil, how long did you take Orgovyx before you stopped? Did your doctor tell you how long you will take it? Thanks.