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Arthritis upswing after radiation: Is this common?

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I had pre-existing hallux rigidus (pronounced arthritis of the big toe joint) prior to prostatectomy at age 65 followed by salvage radiation (49 treatments) along with 2 years of ADT (abiraterone and Lupron). During the second year of ADT, the big toe became much worse, and my hips have stiffened up quite a bit. I also developed bilateral neuropathy of the legs. I ended treatment in October and have not noticed much improvement in arthritis symptoms. The neuropathy is getting slowly better. Orthopedic surgeon will operate on foot in the winter, but I’m still working on regaining strength following ADT, so we’ll see. Biking, swimming, PT, and yoga all help with arthritis and neuropathy. I’m also walking and doing weights to improve osteoporosis. The second year of ADT was pretty miserable, but I was in good condition prior to this journey, and my T levels are back to normal now. Even with the current pains and deficits, I’m very happy to be my old self.

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Hi Nick, looks like you made it though the tough parts of Lupron and ADT. Congrats. Great that your T has come back as well.
I’m 81 and feel I’ve got to do a lot more exercises to get back to my old self, and T recovery, but very glad that you have accomplished so much.